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Weaver Schlenger Webinar: F-1 STEM OPT Employer Obligations

July 30, 2019

Date: Friday, August 23, 2019

Time:  9:00 to 10:00 am PT

 With more than half of all students in US STEM graduate programs holding F-1 visas, the chances are high that you will employ someone eligible for STEM OPT status.

Do you know what the employer responsibilities are, and how you can stay in compliance with US immigration requirements? 

Join WSM for a discussion of curricular practical training (CPT), optional practical training (OPT) and the 24 month STEM OPT. We will cover:

• What is the difference between CPT, OPT and STEM OPT
• What are the requirements to get the 24 month STEM OPT extension
• What are the employer’s obligations during the 24 month STEM OPT period
• Can the employer start green card sponsorship while the employee holds F-1 status
• What resources are available to the employer, and
• What is the latest on possible elimination of the STEM OPT extension

This webinar is geared toward in-house lawyers and professionals in human resources, recruiting and staffing, who are responsible for the immigration function within their organizations.

Enroll here.

This program has been approved for 1 (General) recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. This program has also been approved for CA MCLE credit (1 hour) by the State Bar of California.