The employment seminar will cover topics such as Employment Options, OPT, OPT-X, Job search, resume and interview preparation, and obtaining employment based immigration.
Agenda
Overview of Employment Options
Applying for F-1 Practical Training
STEM OPT and Cap-Gap
Preparing for Job Search
Obtaining H-1B Status and Employment Based Immigration
Academic Training for J-1 Students
Q&A
Presenters
Dr. Donell Young
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Jin Zhang
Director
Ayodele Ogunye
Career Counselor
Avalyn Langemeier
Partner, Foster LLP
Avalyn C. Langemeier is a partner in Foster LLP's Houston office. Her practice focuses on business immigration and compliance. She assists employers and individuals with work visas, J-1 waivers, permanent residence and naturalization. She is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Recognized by “Who’s Who Legal: Corporate Immigration” and Best Lawyers in America.
Stefan Johnsson
SEVIS Compliance Senior Coordinator, University of Houston
Houston Forum Chair for 2020 and worked in international education for almost eight years.
Jessika Jones
Ida Thompson
International Student Counselor II
Jason Scherzer
International Student Counselor
Jason is International Student Counselor at UH since 2012. Meets with students, scholars, and alumni with questions about seeking basic benefits, change of status to F-1/J-1, reinstatement to F-1/J-1 status, F-1/J-1 employment authorizations, J-1 orientations, transitions, and cultural issues.