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Immigration Roadmap

IMM Roadmap
Navigating the Intersection of Immigration and Employment in the United States

Immigration Roadmap is an annual series designed to help international students and scholars navigate the intersection of immigration and employment in the United States. Experienced immigration attorneys will help "steer" you in the right direction towards planning for options in industry, academia, and entrepreneurship. "Roadside assistance" will be provided on various employment related matters.

Immigration Roadmap 2026

OPT In! Internships & Work Authorization for International Students
Tuesday, February 24 | 12 PM | Outside Red Door Café
ISP Advisors
Stop by to learn about CPT and OPT employment options available to international students during and after your studies. ISP Advisors will be on hand to share clear, practical information about internships, on-campus and off-campus work authorization (including OPT and CPT). Whether you're just starting to explore opportunities or planning ahead for after graduation, this is a great chance to ask questions, pick up resources, and get oriented to next steps. Swing by and say hello to ISP.

Self-Sponsored Green Cards (EB-1A and NIW)
Thursday, March 5, 2026 l 12 PM | RSVP for Zoom Link
Attorney Tien-Li (TL) Loke Walsh, Loke Walsh Immigration PC
Interested in a self-petition green card? This session will focus on the popular employment based, self-sponsored options. Find out about the eligibility, process, and timing and process for EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIW).

H-1Bs for Industry Employers
Thursday, March 12 | 4 PM | RSVP for Zoom Link
Attorney Cliff Rosenthal, WR Immigration
Getting an H-1B for an industry employer requires winning the H-1B lottery; this year the system has changed and the process is complicated. This session will take a deep-dive into the world of H-1Bs for industry employers.

Designing Dynamic Global Careers as an International Scientist
Wednesday, March 18 l 12 PM | RSVP for Zoom Link
Dr. Sonali Majumdar, author of Thriving as an International Scientist
Building a career as an international PhD student or postdoc involves unique challenges that can limit your vision of what's possible. This webinar by Dr. Sonali Majumdar—based on insights from her book Thriving As An International Scientist—will help you reframe limitations into possibilities and design dynamic paths for fulfilling careers. You'll discover creative frameworks, confidence-building tools, and practical strategies for long-term success in diverse careers—within and beyond the United States.

Picture Your Future: STEM Career Vision Board Workshop
Thursday April 2 | 5 – 6:30 PM | CSS 2nd Floor Common Area | RSVP Dinner Provided
Co-hosted by International Offices and Career Achievement, Leadership, & Exploration
In this hands-on, creative session, build a career vision board that helps you reflect on what motivates you, what success looks like to you, and how your values, skills, and interests can shape a meaningful STEM career. Through guided prompts, light discussion, and collage-style creation, you will explore possible career paths, work environments, and life goals—without pressure to have it all figured out. No art experience required, just curiosity and an open mind. You will leave with a tangible reminder of where you want to go and why it matters.


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We welcome you to view a selection from past Immigration Roadmap recordings, below: