Interstride webinars & events


1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EST)
Join us this March for an informative webinar designed to help international students and recent graduates navigate the upcoming H-1B cap registration process. We’ll discuss H-1B eligibility, including updates under the newly issued H-1B Modernization Rule, and provide an overview of the cap and lottery system. The session will also clarify the difference between cap-exempt and cap-subject employers and explore key intricacies of the H-1B program.

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)
Awais Hussain earned an O-1 visa in 2022 as a software engineer and CTO / founder of his own startup. Join us to learn about his profile, and the evidence he submitted to secure the O-1. He is also the creator of O1Pathways.com, a free tool to help people like you determine if you qualify for an O-1 visa.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
After this workshop, you will go from feeling isolated and hesitant at social events to feeling confident and equipped with practical strategies. Transform from watching from the sidelines to actively engaging in conversations! Instead of seeing yourself as an outsider, you will develop the mindset and skills to create authentic connections and build a supportive network that opens doors to new opportunities.

10:00 am - 11:00 am (EST)
Join this webinar to discuss your work rights in Europe as a student and post -graduation. The webinar will explore the job seeker permit and the visa options for young graduates in a couple of European countries with specific focus on Germany and highlight European retention and integration strategies going from family reunification, to change of employer and long-term residency and citizenship.

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)
Learn how a Data Scientist transitioned into a Data and AI Solutions Architect at Microsoft. This session will cover the key skills, industry trends, and career decisions that shaped her path in AI and technology. Gain practical insights into building a career in this dynamic field.

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.