Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 2
Primanti Bros' Sandwiches
One of the best known foods from Pittsburgh is the Primanti Bros sandwich. In this Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, you can read all about this delicious sandwich shop and get ready to try one when you arrive in Pittsburgh.
Wednesday, May 8
32 Realities International Students Experience
Check out this article from another international student studying in the U.S. about their experience.
Thursday, May 9
Add Your Name to Namecoach
Login to My Pitt and search for NameCoach, then enter your name. You can add the pronounciation, your pronouns, and your name history. This will help everyone at Pitt hear how to say your name and learn more about you. You can also hear how to pronounce others' names by viewing their NameCoach pages (as an example, view the OIS Staff page)
Thursday, May 9
New Administrator Orientation
Department administrators who work on the appointment and onboarding of international faculty and staff are invited to attend OIS’ Monthly New Administrator Orientation. The session is designed for new department administrators or anyone who needs a refresher on the following information:
- How to access/navigate My OIS
- Basics about visa acquisition
- About different visa types, how to choose
- Resources available to admins
- Q&A time
Friday, May 10
Friday Forum: Visa Applications
Every Friday at 10am EDT, OIS will host a forum for incoming students to ask questions of the OIS staff. This week's focus is Visa Applications, but you are free to ask any questions in the forum or just get to know us better. The Friday Forum link is: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/91565051563. If you want to register for this week or other weeks in the future, you can do so here: https://ois.as.me/fridayforums
Friday, May 10
Scholar Orientation
Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.
Monday, May 13
Take a Virtual Tour of the Nationality Rooms
The Nationality Rooms are located on the first and third floors of the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning. The rooms were designed to represent the culture of various ethnic groups that settled in Allegheny County and are supported by these cultural groups and governments. The rooms are also in use as University classrooms. The Nationality Rooms have recently begun virtual tours so you can enjoy these rooms at any time. Enjoy visiting these incredible rooms online!
Wednesday, May 15
Symposium Lunch Series: H-1B Employees - Retaining Long Term/Green Card Strategies
Join OIS for our monthly lunch series for department administrators. OIS will present on a number of different topics throughout the year.
Click here for more information about our schedule.
Legal Permanent Residency (LPR) Information Session
This session is a prerequisite to apply for employment-based permanent residency with the University of Pittsburgh. Presenters will cover the main criteria for qualifying under EB-1B and EB-2 categories and how to document your qualifications. Topics covered will be:
- University and regulatory requirements for permanent residency sponsorship
- Processes and Timelines for EB1B and EB2 categories
- Required Evidence for each category
- Next steps to pursue permanent residency at Pitt
- Minimal information will be provided on other employment-based green card options
This session is open to current University of Pittsburgh employees only.
Thursday, May 16
H-1B Orientation
The Office of International Services will hold an in-person H-1B Orientation – with breakfast! - to ensure that our H-1B visa holders understand critical aspects of their immigration status. This orientation will cover the following topics:
• How to maintain H-1B status
• H-1B status and remote work
• Timelines for H status and permanent residency
• When to start talking to your department about permanent residency
• Documents required for international travel
We will not discuss permanent residency in any detail at this session.
University Club, Conference Room A 123 University Place Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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