Interstride webinars & events
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EST)
Join Kimberly Grant and Christopher Gregorio on a timely discussion focused on navigating today’s immigration landscape covering strategies outside of the H-1B visa. They’ll walk through alternative U.S. work authorization pathways and visa options that can help in the onboarding, retention, and mobilization of talent when the H-1B isn’t available or isn’t the best fit.
The program will cover eligibility considerations, timing and planning tips, and real-world scenarios for both current and prospective employees. Attendees will leave with a clearer roadmap of options and next steps to support workforce planning and career mobility.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)
This session will focus on UK immigration options designed for high-achieving graduates and individuals with exceptional academic or entrepreneurial profiles. We will provide an overview of the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, including the Global Universities List requirement, the five-year eligibility window and key benefits of the route.
We will also introduce the Global Talent and Innovator Founder visas, highlighting when these may be preferable alternatives to HPI. The session will be concluded with a Q&A.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)
Interested in taking your career across the Atlantic? This one-hour workshop offers an overview of emerging labor market trends across Europe and dives into the various pathways for studying, researching, and working abroad—with a particular emphasis on opportunities in Germany.
You’ll gain a clearer understanding of the European job landscape, what employers look for in international candidates, and how to navigate the practical steps involved in launching your career overseas.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm (EST)
Strong letters of recommendation can significantly elevate your application, especially when they go beyond grades and rankings. In this session, we’ll break down how to build meaningful relationships with US professors, choose the right recommenders, and guide them to write letters that highlight your intellectual curiosity, initiative, and impact.
You’ll learn what admissions committees actually look for in LORs, how to prepare your recommenders effectively, and common mistakes that lead to generic or weak letters.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EST)
Join Fragomen for an open Q&A session focused on the latest immigration updates, visa considerations, and common questions international students face in the second quarter of 2026. Bring your questions and get guidance directly from leading immigration experts.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)
Only 71% of interns receive full-time offers (NACE 2026 Internship & Co-Op Report). Prepare to stand out this summer with insights, coaching, & practical actions to make the most out of your internship or co-op opportunity. In this career success workshop, we focus on helping students:
- Adopt the Gold Medal Mindset™ to confidently approach their summer internship or co-op
- Build a winning strategy using the Fast Start, Smart Middle, Strong Finish framework
- Identify practical actions to stand out as a Gold Medal Candidate
10:30 am - 11:30 am (EST)
This session will guide attendees through the Skilled Worker visa route which is the most common long term work visa route available in the UK for recent graduates.
Attendees will be provided with the key criteria for the route along with their benefits and any restrictions to allow attendees to make informed decisions moving forward in light of the UK government's recent announcements, especially around gaining permanent residence in the UK.
