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    1,200 international students and 400 international scholars from around the world are active participants in university degree programs and research at CU Denver | CU Anschutz

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    From pre-departure to orientation, we provide immigration and advising services for F-1 or J-1 student visas, J-1 exchange scholar visas, H-1B temporary worker visas, lawful permanent resident visas, and LPR-employment-based visas. Checklists for students’ pre-arrival organization and planning, comprehensive international student orientation before classes start are also provided.

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    Current Student Resources for Employment & Internships

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    On-Campus Employment

    On-Campus Employment benefits F-1 and J-1 students in the U.S. There are restrictions based on VISA status. It is pertinent all students are aware of their ability and restrictions with on-campus employment.

    Learn about On-Campus Employment

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    F-1 | Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

    Curricular Practical Training (CPT) benefits F-1 VISA holders. There are restrictions, allowances, and required workshops before approval. See the following information and steps to gain approval.

    Learn more about CPT

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    F-1 | Optional Practical Training (OPT)

    Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefits F-1 VISA holders. This is typically used after graduation. There are specific restrictions, allowances, and required workshops before approval. See the following information and steps to gain approval.​

    Learn more about OPT

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    J-1 | Academic Training (AT)

    Academic Training (AT) benefits J-1 VISA holders. This provision allows for employment and internships off-campus. There are specific restrictions, allowances, and requirements before approval. See the following information and steps to gain approval.

    Learn more about OPT

    Clinics & Workshops for F-1 Students

    Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Work Clinics

    CPT is work authorization for F-1 students who have not yet completed their degree requirements and are interested in participating in an internship in their field of study.

    Optional Practical Training (OPT) Work Clinics

    OPT is work authorization for F-1 students who have completed all of their degree requirements; however, it can also be used before completion. Students will apply for OPT in their last semester.

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    Attend a Work Clinic

    Employment & Internship Options after Graduation

    OPTIONS AFTER GRADUATION

    Check out the opportunities and find a job, internship, training programs in the U.S. after you graduate and gain solid experience in your field.

    Options after Graduation

    Help Finding A Job

    Finding a job can be difficult, but as a former student at CU Denver, you are eligible to use some of the same resources you had access to as a student. See some of the job resources below that could help you in your job search

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    Assisting our international employees and scholars

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    Specializations include Architecture, Engineering, Communications Technologies, Computer/IT Services, Education, Language/Linguistics, Mathematics & Statistics, Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Public Administration, Business Management

    Research, teaching, & academic support

    Visa types served:
    J-1 | H1-B | O-1 | TN | B | F-1/OPT 
    Stays of duration range from 3 months 5 years or more.

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    Specializations include Computer/IT Services, Education, Engineering, Family & Human Sciences, Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Psychology, Health Professions, Residency Programs.

    J-1 Scholar Program

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    University Of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is an official program sponsor for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program as authorized by the U.S. Department of State.

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    International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) strives to serve our H1-B scholars/employees at the University of Colorado Denver with the highest service.

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    H-1 Scholar Services

    Other Non-Immigrant Scholars

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    Scholars who do not fit under our largest categories of J-1 or H-1 scholars will find information about the services we offer for our scholar populations here.

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    NEED MORE HELP?

    Explore resources like helpful information about immigration, campus-specific offices, the city of Denver or Aurora offices and benefits, travel resources, employment & tax help, plus much more.

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    Immigration assistance and regulations guidance

    New Developments in Immigration for Departments

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    This presentation was developed as a collaboration between the Office of International Affairs, International Student & Scholar Services at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus and Immigration Attorneys from Fredrikson & Byron, P.A - Robert D. Aronson & Debra Schneider

    HR, PARTNERS, & DEPARTMENT ADMIN SERVICES

    The International Scholar Services unit assists the various CU Denver and Anschutz HR and Immigration Administrators in bringing international professors, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, short-term scholars, specialists, and international visitors for a variety of professional activities.

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