Who helps create the amazing events hosted by the Office of International Services? One piece of the pie is Courtney Hartzell, the OIS Program Assistant. Born in Buffalo, New York, Courtney decided to take her love for international travel and culture here to USC. Her love for a multicultural life started on a family vacation…Continue Reading Meet the Woman Behind the Scenes
Landing a dream job in the U.S. may not be as impossible as you think. Check out these pointers from the Career Center to give yourself a head start on the job search. Story by: Charlotte Chang “What are you doing after graduation?” The question plagues seniors on every corner of campus. Navigating the immigration…Continue Reading Jumpstart Your U.S. Job Search
Effective February 12, the USC Office of International Services (OIS) will launch an online system for F-1 international students requesting Optional Practical Training (OPT) I-20s, as well as alumni requesting STEM OPT or CAP-GAP I-20s. This system will replace the current paper-based process. The online OPT I-20 request system will be available Monday, February 12…Continue Reading Changes to the Optional Practical Training I-20 Request Process for USC International Students