Work Authorization and Visa Resources
Work Authorizations
There are multiple types of work authorizations available to F-1 and J-1 international students. Each type of work authorization has different rules, application processes, and timelines. Check the Berkeley International Office Employment Authorization page to learn more about each type of employment.
- Berkeley International Office
- BIO Employment Authorization page, including:
- F-1 international students: On-Campus Work Authorization, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) , STEM OPT Extension , and Cap-Gap Extension
- J-1 international students: On-Campus Work Authorization and Academic Training (AT)
- BIO Student Services page: include BIO advisors' appointment, drop-in, and email services for students.
- U.S. Employer's Guide to Hiring UC Berkeley International Students (updated Fall 2021)
- F-1 and J-1 work authorization workshops and webinars
Work Visa
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Temporary Nonimmigrant Workers page: learn about the work visas for temporary workers, including H-1B (the most common work visa for international students)
- H-1B job visa information session with immigration attorney presentation deck and video recording (Fall 2021)
- H-1B Employment Visa Workshops
- Immigration Attorney List
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