Life in Iowa invites international students to attend the Work Visa Options After Graduation workshop on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. (CDT) in the International Commons, room 1117 of the University Capitol Centre at the University of Iowa.  

David Gluckman and Jonathan Moore, directors in the Immigration Practice Group at McCandlish Holton, will provide an overview of work visa options after graduation. They will cover topics such as transitioning from optional practical training (OPT) to H-1B and the importance of maintaining a legal identity. This event will help you better plan for immigration status after graduation and avoid potential legal complications.

Life in Iowa is a program designed to assist international students in adjusting to life and the academic system here at Iowa. It includes cultural events and academic sessions, as well as a career series.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Shuhui Lin in advance at 319-335-0335 or shuhui-lin@uiowa.edu.

International Programs (IP) at the University of Iowa (UI) is committed to enriching the global experience of UI students, faculty, staff, and the general public by leading efforts to promote internationally oriented teaching, research, creative work, and community engagement.  IP provides support for international students and scholars, administers scholarships and assistance for students who study, intern, or do research abroad, and provides funding opportunities and grant-writing assistance for faculty engaged in international research. IP shares their stories through various media, and by hosting multiple public engagement activities each year.