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home | events & workshops | international student and scholar workshops International Student and Scholar WorkshopsU-M International Center Events Calendar (month-by-month view) RegistrationMost workshops do not require advanced registration, unless otherwise indicated. Current Workshop Topics:
U.S. Immigration Regulation WorkshopsReduced Course LoadThis 1-hour workshop provides information about reducing a course load below full-time enrollment while maintaining F-1 or J-1 legal status. In order to maintain legal status, F-1 and J-1 students must have permission from the U-M International Center before dropping below full-time enrollment. All F-1 or J-1 students who plan to request this permission must attend a Reduced Course Load workshop. At the workshop, an International Center Student/Scholar Advisor will explain U.S.C.I.S. approved reasons for part-time study, and accept and review the F-1 Student Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request Form or J-1 Student Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request Form. Note: Doctoral Candidates who are in the Dissertation Research/Writing in the U.S. Student Group or who are on full-time detached study do not need to attend one of these workshops. Pre-requisite: Follow the procedure in Reduced Course Load Sessions: Central Campus
North Campus
Entering Canada to Visit, Work, Study, or LiveAre you thinking about visiting Canada? Are you thinking about studying or working in Canada? Or perhaps you are interested in living in Canada? Whether you are planning a short trip to Canada, are interested in working or studying in Canada, or would like to live there, there are specific requirements that you should understand. Representatives from the Canadian Consulate General, Detroit will talk about these requirements and will also be happy to answer questions. These representatives are experts on this topic; this is an excellent opportunity to get accurate information and to have your questions answered. For information on leaving and re-entering the U.S. See “Re-entry to the U.S.” for specific details about the process. Co-sponsored by Rackham Graduate School and the International Center. Workshop Presentation: Canadian Immigration Sessions:
Marriage to a U.S. Citizen: Permanent Residency (Green Card) ProcessThis workshop is designed for international students, scholars, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning how to obtain permanent residency (a “green card”) based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizen fiances and significant others are also welcome and encouraged to attend this event. Topics covered will include legal requirements, forms, USCIS fees, processing times, preparing for the USCIS interview, an explanation of “conditional permanent residency,” and an explanation of how and when to petition USCIS to have the conditions removed. Presenter: Dawn Welk Wise, a local immigration attorney, will present this workshop. Dawn has a Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University Law School and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. She has fourteen years of immigration law experience in both private law firms and governmental offices. Co-sponsored by Rackham Graduate School and the International Center. Workshop Presentation: Green Card Based on Marriage to USC Sessions:
Employment AuthorizationOptional Practical Training (OPT)Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a way for F-1 international students to obtain up to 12 months of permission to work in the United States. Generally this “work permit” is used during summer vacation or after graduation. If you are planning to apply for Optional Practical Training work authorization this term, you must attend one of these workshops. At the workshop, an advisor will explain the OPT application process and answer any questions so that you will have the information you need to fill out the forms correctly. At the end of the workshop, the advisor will collect the completed OPT applications. The International Center will then issue a new I-20 for OPT for you and you will be notified by email when the form is ready. No appointment with an advisor will be required. Pre-requisites: Follow the procedure in Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students. Be sure to bring all of the documents listed in the “Documents Needed to Apply for OPT” section. Sessions: Central Campus
North Campus
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)Curricular Practical Training is a way for F-1 international students to engage in employment which is an integral part of their curriculum. For example, students who would like to be able to accept an off-campus internship may be able to use CPT to obtain the required employment authorization. If you are planning to apply for Curricular Practical Training, you must attend one of these workshops. CPT is available only prior to completion of a student's degree program. This workshop will explain student eligibility for CPT, the application process, and other important information regarding full-time and part-time CPT. At the workshop, an advisor will explain the CPT application process and answer any questions so that you will have the information you need to fill out the forms correctly. At the end of the workshop, the advisor will collect the completed CPT applications. Pre-requisite: Follow the procedure in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 Students. Be sure to bring all of the documents listed in the “Documents Needed to Apply for CPT” section. Note: You are welcome to attend a CPT workshop to learn about CPT even if you don't have a job offer and/or are not registered for the appropriate course. However, you will not be able to apply for CPT at the workshop; you will have to apply later. Sessions Central Campus
North Campus
Long-Term Employment Authorization Options: H-1B and Permanent ResidencyDesigned for international students who plan to work in the U.S. following graduation, as well as internationals who are currently employed or are seeking employment at U-M. Topics covered include H1-B Temporary Work Visa, Employment-Based U.S. Permanent Residency, basic eligibility requirements, and specific procedures. Presenter: The speaker, Vicky Farah, one of U-M's retained immigration attorneys, is a lifelong Michigan resident who has been practicing immigration and nationality law for over 24 years. She has a Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University. Vicky has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Michigan Chapter since 1981. Co-sponsored by Rackham Graduate School and the International Center. Workshop Preparation: The handout for the workshop, Long Term Employment Authorization Options: H-1B and Permanent Residence Sessions:
U.S. Job and Internship SearchFinding an Internship in the U.S.: Information and Strategies for International StudentsThe Career Center's Internship Fair (January 22, 2009) is a great way to connect with employers right here on campus! Typically, 30-40 organizations and 1000 students participate in the Fair. “Finding an Internship in the U.S.” workshop will focus on internships for international undergraduate and graduate students. Topics covered will be what to expect at the Internship Fair, how and where to find internships and immigration regulations and restrictions concerning internships. Workshop Materials: Be advised that workshop materials will not be provided at the workshop. So please remember to print and bring them with you to the workshop so you can follow the presentation. If you have questions about the materials, please save your questions for the workshop. Workshop Presentations: Internship Resources:
Co-sponsored by the Career Center and Rackham Graduate School. Sessions: no workshops at this time
U.S. Job Search Strategies for International StudentsDo you plan to work in the United States after finishing your degree? This program is designed to help international students maximize their chances of finding employment in this country. We'll discuss interview preparation, resume writing, cross-cultural issues, networking, and ways to identify appropriate opportunities. We'll also provide information about immigration regulations pertinent to international students, and Career Center services that are available to you on this campus. Workshop Materials: Be advised that workshop materials will not be provided at the workshop. So please remember to print and bring them with you to the workshop so you can follow the presentation. If you have questions about the materials, please save your questions for the workshop.
Co-sponsored by the Career Center. Pre-requisite: None Sessions:
Academic Job Search Strategies for International Graduate StudentsIn this workshop, International Center staff members will present information relating to legal, immigration, and cross-cultural issues in the academic job search. Participants will hear advice on the academic job search from the perspective of a recently hired international member of the U-M faculty. This workshop is part of 2008 Preparing Future Faculty Conference: Getting Ready for an Academic Career. The conference is cosponsored by Rackham Graduate School and the Career Center. Workshop Handouts: Workshop Presentation: Academic Job Search Strategies for International Graduate Students Sessions:
TaxesIntroduction to U.S. Taxes for International Students and ScholarsThis workshop is designed for international students and scholars in F-1 and J-1 status who are non-residents for tax purposes. If you are a resident for tax purposes, please attend the Introduction to U.S. Taxes for F-1 Students and J-1 Students and Scholars: Residents for Tax Purposes. Faculty and staff in H-1B, TN, or O immigration status should attend Introduction to U.S. Taxes for International Faculty and Staff This workshop will give you an overview of the U.S. tax system and tax return filing requirements that apply to foreign nationals. Department administrators who would like to understand more about this topic are also invited to attend. This workshop will NOT offer assistance with individual tax return forms, but will provide background information that will be helpful to you in discussions with tax professionals and in preparing your tax forms. The presenter is Sabeeka Jafry, Tax Consultant – Global Employer Services Deloitte Tax LLP. Sabeeka has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree from the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Since she started at Deloitte almost two years ago, her work has primarily been focused on the U.S. taxation of foreign nationals. Pre-requisite: Please remember that although this workshop will not offer assistance with individual tax return forms, the University does offer free use of CINTAX tax preparation software for non-resident federal tax forms. Before you attend this workshop, please use your U-M uniqname and password to login to CINTAX so that you will be familiar with this software and can follow the presentation. Workshop Preparation: The handout for the workshop, U.S. Taxation of International Students Sessions: no workshops at this time
Introduction to U.S. Taxes for F-1 and J-1 Students: NON-RESIDENTS FOR TAX PURPOSESThis workshop is designed for F-1 and J-1 students who are non-residents for tax purposes. This workshop will NOT offer assistance with individual tax return forms, but will provide background that will be helpful to you as you prepare your tax forms either by hand or using tax software such as CINTAX. Topics covered will include residency for tax purposes, filing requirements, exemptions and deductions, types of income (including fellowships), tax treaties, and a brief overview of Form 1040-NR/NR-EZ. TAX RESIDENCY: In general, international students in F or J status for five years or less (since 2004 or later) file tax forms as non-residents. If you are not sure whether or not you are a resident for tax purposes, please review the information and resources at Tax Laws and Filing Requirements. Workshop Preparation: Please PRINT the workshop handout, Introduction to U.S. Taxes for F-1 and J-1 Students: NON-RESIDENTS FOR TAX PURPOSES Sponsored by the U-M Law School in collaboration with the International Center. Sessions: no workshops at this time
Introduction to U.S. Taxes for J-1 Exchange Visitors (Professors, Research Scholars, Short-Term Scholars and Specialists): NON-RESIDENTS FOR TAX PURPOSESThis workshop is designed for J-1 Exchange Visitors who are non-residents for tax purposes. This workshop will NOT offer assistance with individual tax return forms, but will provide background that will be helpful to you as you prepare your tax forms either by hand or using tax software such as CINTAX Topics covered will include residency for tax purposes, filing requirements, exemptions and deductions, types of income (including fellowships), tax treaties, and a brief overview of Form 1040-NR/NR-EZ. TAX RESIDENCY: In general, international visiting scholars in J status for two years or less (since 2007 or later) file tax forms as non-residents. If you are not sure whether or not you are a resident for tax purposes, please review the information and resources at Tax Laws and Filing Requirements. Workshop Preparation: Please PRINT the workshop handout, Introduction to U.S. Taxes for J-1 Exchange Visitors (Professors, Research Scholars, Short-Term Scholars and Specialists): NON-RESIDENTS FOR TAX PURPOSES Sponsored by the U-M Law School in collaboration with the International Center. Sessions: no workshops at this time
Introduction to U.S. Taxes for F-1 Students and J-1 Students and Scholars: RESIDENTS FOR TAX PURPOSESF-1 and J-1 students who have been in the United States for more than 5 calendar years (since 2003 or earlier) may have to file tax forms as tax residents of the United States. Similarly, J-1 Exchange Visitors (Professors, Research Scholars, Short-Term Scholars, and Specialists) who have been in the United States for more than 2 calendar years (since 2006 or earlier) may have to file tax forms as tax residents of the United States. If you'd like an overview of what this will mean for you, please come to this workshop. This workshop will NOT offer assistance with individual tax return forms, but will provide background that will be helpful to you as you prepare your tax forms either by hand or using tax software. Workshop Preparation: Please PRINT the workshop handout, The U.S. Federal
Income Tax System
for Students and Scholars
in the U.S.
on F-1 or J-1 Visas
Who Are Resident Aliens
for Tax Purposes Sponsored by the U-M Law School in collaboration with the International Center. Sessions: no workshops at this time
Introduction to U.S. Taxes for International Faculty and StaffThis introduction to the U.S. tax system and tax return filing requirements that apply to foreign nationals is designed for international faculty and staff in H-1B, TN, or O-1 immigration status. Department administrators who would like to understand more about this topic are also invited to attend. This workshop will not offer assistance with individual tax return forms, but will provide background that will be helpful in discussions with tax professionals and in preparing your tax forms. Topics covered will include residency for tax purposes, including “dual status”, filing requirements, exemptions and deductions, types of income, ITIN numbers and tax treaties. Workshop Preparation: Please PRINT the workshop handout, The U.S. Federal
Income Tax System
for Faculty and Staff
in the U.S.
on H-1B, O, or TN Visas Sponsored by the U-M Law School in collaboration with the International Center. Sessions: no workshops at this time
Preparing Your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Application (Form W-7)Some international students, scholars, faculty, or staff may need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for themselves or for their spouses and children in order to fill out required tax forms. At this workshop, a representative from the U-M Payroll Office will help you fill out or complete the ITIN application form. A notary public will be available to notarize copies of your documents, so that you can leave the workshop with a completed ITIN application which you can mail to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with your tax form. Co-sponsored by the U-M Payroll Office and the International Center. Who should attend:
What to bring
Sessions: no workshops at this time Central Campus
North Campus
Michigan Tax WorkshopA representative from the Michigan Department of the Treasury will explain the State of Michigan tax form to international students and scholars. This workshop is specifically designed for F-1 and J-1 international students and scholars. It will not help permanent residents or U.S. citizens. Individual assistance will be available after the presentation. Co-sponsored by Rackham Graduate School and the International Center. Workshop preparation:
Sessions: no workshops at this time
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. Be advised that the workshop presentation will not be provided at the workshop. So please remember to print and bring it with you to the workshop so you can follow the presentation. If you have questions about the materials, please save your questions for the workshop.