Interstride webinars & events
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)
The H-1B lottery results are out — and for many individuals, this season brings uncertainty. If you, your employees, or your peers weren’t selected, there are still viable paths forward. On April 16, 2025 2pm ET, The Build Fellowship is partnering with Deel to discuss tactical alternatives that can help maintain work authorization after an unsuccessful H-1B lottery.
Topics will include:
- A look at cap-exempt H-1B pathways as a backup plan with the H-1B lottery.
- How an Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement can serve as a short-term solution (with insight from Deel).
- Broader considerations for international talent navigating next steps
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
With the increase in International students in our classrooms, it is essential to explore their multifaceted challenges in adapting to the U.S., specifically focusing on their social, cultural, academic, and career transition experiences. By analyzing survey responses from international students and insights from career professionals, attendees will gain valuable insights into the expectations, preparation, service utilization, and outcomes of this unique demographic. The presentation will empower institutions to plan resources, target programming, allocate resources effectively (i.e. who provides services) and request additional funding to more effectively support international students' success.
9:00 am - 10:00 am (EST)
Are you an HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal, or Global Mobility professional looking to streamline the hiring or relocation of foreign talent in the UAE while ensuring compliance?
Join our expert-led webinar on Thursday, April 22 at 3 pm CET (9 am ET) to gain a clear understanding of:
- UAE work visa types and which one fits your hiring needs
- Key compliance requirements to avoid legal risks
- Best practices for relocating and onboarding foreign talent
- How Deel streamlines UAE hiring with fast, compliant visa solutions
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)
This session will allow students to pose questions to Siskind Susser immigration attorneys regarding common challenges, including maintaining visa status, working while studying, and transitioning to employment-based visas after graduation. We will also discuss relevant Trump administration policies and how they may impact students.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
This workshop introduces well-established processes for positioning yourself to execute a focused and successful US-based job search. Take away a four-step framework to optimize your job search game plan. Learn how to:
- Efficiently target companies that sponsor H-1B visas and hire international students
- Cultivate professional connections through strategic networking and informational interviews
- Leverage your story, skills, expertise, your university network, and brand to achieve your goals
- Practice how to use your cultural diversity as an advantage
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)
Navigating the U.S. job market as an international student can be challenging, but did you know that certain employers offer H-1B cap-exempt opportunities? This session will explore career pathways in higher education, research institutions, and the non-profit sector—fields that are not subject to the annual H-1B lottery cap. Learn about the types of roles available, key eligibility requirements, and strategies to leverage these opportunities for long-term career growth. Whether you’re considering academia, think tanks, or mission-driven organizations, this session will equip you with the knowledge to expand your job search and secure a more predictable work visa pathway.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)
During this session, you'll learn how to best utilize Interstride mobile and web applications and apply the learnings in your job search process.
For any questions, please reach out to contact@interstride.com.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (EST)
Less than a third of PhDs get tenure-track jobs. The vast majority of PhDs are left to figure out the labyrinth of a non-academic job market on their own. Yet, the industry job market is far from the panacea it was touted to be: intense competition, mass layoffs, dwindling job security, lack of intellectual rigor, lack of time freedom, discriminatory treatment of international job candidates. This talk will take an honest look at the challenges faced by PhDs in both academia and industry. We will explore ways to design a fulfilling career that provides financial stability for doing what you enjoy.
