Interstride Demonstration and Immigration Webinar
In this session you will not only receive (1) a demonstration on how to use Interstride, an online platform that supports international scholars with job searching, you will get (2) a chance to discuss visa options for foreign national scientists to continue their research in the United States and to enable career progression and advancement with an immigration lawyer, Brendan Delaney of Frank & Delaney Immigration Law. Brought to you in collaboration with the International Center.
An Introduction to Interstride: An Interactive Portal for International Employment
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | with Elizabeth Leibach
As our world becomes more globally interconnected, it is more important than ever for students and scholars to be connected to a global workforce. Interstride is a market leader in technology that supports navigation of industry-related visa processes and options and expands global career opportunities. Interstride offers international scholars resources to have successful careers and provides domestic opportunities to discover resources for living and working abroad. Join this session to learn how to navigate the Interstride platform, network with other users, and get the most out of your international job search.
US Visa and Immigration Options for International Postdocs and Researchers
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | with Brendan Delaney
The session will cover the types of visas used by postdoctoral researchers. Learn about self-sponsored applications, J-1 waivers and other visas, such as the F1 (OPT) and J-1 visas (including J1 waivers), and H-1B/O-1/TN. The webinar will also cover what to do after your postdoc, as you move through your career transitions. Brendan Delaney will discuss the type of issues that the postdocs face in terms of visa transition and how you can build a CV/Resume for purposes of a self-sponsored application in order to continue your career development and/or transition to an employment position. He will also review the recent guidance that was published relating to STEM, and how this affects certain visa applications. The webinar will leave you with some practical information and allow some time for general questions.
Elizabeth Leibach
Elizabeth Leibach is the Executive Director of International Student & Scholar Services who has an extensive and diverse background in international admissions, student and scholar advising, employment-based immigration law, and international programming. International education has been her career path as an active member of NAFSA since 1997. She has held positions in large state, public and private institutions and developed an immigration practice for an attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Brendan Delaney, JD
Brendan Delaney is a partner at the law firm of Frank & Delaney Immigration Law, LLC, an immigration law firm based in Bethesda, MD. A native of Northern Ireland, he joined the firm in December 2000. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., and became a partner in January 2009. He has been invited to speak at the Annual Meeting of the National Postdoctoral Association, and conducts legal seminars at several universities and institutions across the United States on visa issues for postdocs.
