Practitioner Programs
Practitioner programs offer continuing professional development classes on timely and important topics for experienced Designated School Officials.
See the Current Schedule of Training Sessions for specific dates.
To register for an F-1 program, see the Registration Instructions page.
New F-1 SEVIS Developments
Hot Topic: Preparing for School Recertification
Keep up-to-date on all the most important news and changes at US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of State, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and particularly, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. Special emphasis will be placed on the most recent information on School Recertification and SEVIS II.
Topics include:
- Update on SEVIS II and School Recertification
- Visa and Consular Affairs Update
- U.S. Entry and Travel Issues
- F-1 and SEVIS Issues
OPT Revisited
This program is for DSOs who want to have a thorough grasp of OPT. Attendees should understand the basics of OPT eligibility and application procedures. We will discuss:
- Regular OPT as well as STEM and H-1b Cap Gap OPT Extensions
- Application and adjudication issues
- What is F-1 D/S while on OPT?
- What are the employment requirements?
- What are your reporting requirements?
Top Ten SEVIS Pitfalls!!
What are the top ten F-1 SEVIS pitfalls schools fall into? The presenter, an experienced consultant to institutions of higher education, will share her findings with you and suggest how to avoid them at your school!
Employment Opportunities Beyond
Optional F-1 Practical Training and J-1 Academic Training
This program is designed to provide an overview of employment opportunities for nonimmigrants beyond the F-1 and J-1 classifications. We will be taking a look at the basic requirements for the H-1B, O-1, and Permanent Residence options. In addition, we will review employer responsibilities, and challenges for each classification. This program is appropriate for individuals in the field of international services, as well as human resources professionals responsible for the filing of employment-based petitions.
