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For updated information related to NJIT’s response to the Coronavirus health crisis, please see complete announcement of new measures.

Events and Workshops

The Office of Global Initiatives hosts, co-hosts, and participates in many events and workshops throughout the year.  The list of events is updated regularly so keep checking for the most updated list of events!
Events and Workshops

Upcoming Events

Open Forum for International Students

In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic crisis, NJIT moved all classes to online delivery and halted all non-essential research operations for the safety of faculty, staff, and students. This forum will address questions that current international students may have about the pandemic and future plans.

**Submit your questions for the OGI advisers HERE.

May 15, 2020 2:00 PM Click HERE to join at the scheduled time

 

Pre-Arrival Webinars
**For incoming F-1 & J-1 students**

Learn more about how to best prepare for arrival in the US and at NJIT. OGI Advisers will discuss topics from reviewing immigration documents, preparing for travel and packing, International Student Orientation, Life on campus, and more!

May 13, 2020 10:00AM

Click HERE to join at the scheduled time
June 16, 2020 9:30AM

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July 16, 2020 10:30AM

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August 12, 2020 10:00AM

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Past Events

Employment opportunities for F-1 students​

February 5, 2020 3 pm - 4 pm CKB 303

Spring 2020 Optional Practical Training Workshops

February 12, 2020 3 pm - 4 pm CKB 303
March 4, 2020 3 pm - 4 pm CKB 303

Spring 2020 International Coffee Hours

February 19, 2020 3 pm - 4 pm Fenster Hall 180
April 15, 2020 3 pm - 4 pm Fenster Hall 180

Applying for your STEM OPT 24 Month Extension - Webinar

March 25, 2020 12 pm - 1 pm Online webinar; click HERE to join 

Paying your Taxes

February 27, 2020 3 pm- 4 pm Ballroom B

 

The Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Immigration

Join the Office of Global Initiatives and Mr. David H. Nachman, Esq., and Ms. Ludka Zimovcak Esq. to discuss discuss recent changes brought by COVID-19 and the impact they have on your immigration status. Such as;

Flexibility for students in a COVID-19 Pandemic World.

VISA processing (or not) due to travel restrictions and Consular closures during the recent COVID-19 emergency.

View of the Employment Landscape as a result of terminations, furloughs and layoffs.

Changes in policies at Academic Institutions - should I apply for a Hardship EAD? Can I take all my classes online? What if I overstay and cannot get an H-1B?

Questions from the floor ... And so much more!​

Tuesday, April 7th at 11:00AM

 

Life after OPT: The road to the H1B

Join Ms. Ludka Zimovcak Esq. to learn more about the path to the H1B, including information about eligibility, the application process and requirements for students and employers, cap-gap, and more.

April 21 at 11:00AM

 

OPT and Academic Training for PhD candidates
**PhD students ONLY**

This session is designed to help current F-1 and J-1 PhD candidates at any level of their program understand their OPT or Academic Training options following program completion and how to select your OPT start date.

April 24 12:00PM

 

Open Forum for International Students

In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic crisis, NJIT moved all classes to online delivery and halted all non-essential research operations for the safety of faculty, staff, and students. This forum will address questions that current international students may have about the pandemic and future plans.

May 7, 202011:30 AM