Immigration

The International Center will host a series of Immigration Update sessions to share recent visa and immigration developments.

International students bring valuable talents to the U.S. job market, from cross-cultural insights and language skills to a global outlook that enriches any workplace. Yet, navigating the U.S. job market can be very stressful! The Engineering Career Resource Center (ECRC) and the International Center are co-hosting an informative workshop to help you be better equipped for the job search.

As an international student, it is important for you to practice how to bring up your immigration status during the interviews of the recruitment process. This guide is not used for filling out your online application. We will be focusing on how to bring up your status or ways to address it with an employer during an interview. This workshop will give you the opportunity to interactively practice your script with your peers and present yourself in the workplace. This workshop is presented by the International Center and University Career Center.

The International Center will host our annual International Student and Family Welcome Day on Monday, August 24, 2026. Attendance at this event is strongly encouraged for both undergraduate and graduate international students, along with their family members who travel with them to campus. Topics will include overviews about cultural adjustment, maintaining immigration status, using your health insurance, and more! This is also an excellent opportunity to meet other new international students!

Schedule Overview:

The following are webinars designed for the specific immigration populations, academic departments, and administrative units served by the International Center. Content will be similar including: overview and updates on Executive Actions U-M’s international population; review of U-M travel and other resources; and understanding travel risks.

This session is designed for international students and scholars who are interested in learning about basic eligibility requirements and specific procedures for H-1B visas. The program will conclude with time for questions.

Presenter: Dawn Welk Wise from the Law Firm of Irani & Wise.

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This session is intended for international students and scholars in F-1 and J-1 status. Permanent residency authorizes a foreign national to work in the U.S. indefinitely. Topics covered in the workshop include basic eligibility requirements and specific procedures.

Presenter: Dawn Welk Wise from the Law Firm of Irani & Wise.

Register Here