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The Office of Global Services (OGS)
The Office of Global Services (OGS)
The Office of Global Services (OGS) is the resource at NYU for immigration and visa questions. They advise on immigration regulations in the US and visas needed outside of the US for NYU purposes. They also advise on international taxes, moving internationally, and other challenges for NYU faculty and staff. They have a resource for newly admitted international students that may be useful.
Registration/Matriculation: If you are an international student, please make sure one of the following scenarios applies to you during the Fall and Spring sessions. Summer and J-term (January) sessions do not require full time enrollment.
Registration/Matriculation: If you are an international student, please make sure one of the following scenarios applies to you during the Fall and Spring sessions. Summer and J-term (January) sessions do not require full time enrollment.
FULL TIME: You are registered for 9 credits.
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENCY (with Internship): You are under 9 credits but have registered for internship. You need to fill out a Full Time Equivalency Form. Please return this form to ALTStudentServices@nyu.edu, who can sign in place of your advisor.
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENCY (with Thesis): You are under 9 credits but have registered for Thesis. You need to fill out a Full Time Equivalency Form. Please check off thesis (last option), place at least 20 hours, give an expected graduation date, and have a title. In addition, make sure you update your expected graduation date on Albert. If any of these are not done, we cannot process your form. Please return completed form to ALTStudentServices@nyu.edu.
WORK ELIGIBILITY
WORK ELIGIBILITY
If you’re an international student studying on an F-1 visa, you’ll need special work authorization to gain U.S.-based work experience—whether it’s an internship during your program or a full-time job after graduation.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT): Use this if you plan to work during your studies.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT): Use this if you plan to work during your studies.
CPT allows F-1 students to participate in off-campus internships or jobs that are an integral part of their academic program.
You must receive academic credit or program approval for the experience.
CPT must be authorized by your school’s international student office before you begin work.
You can only work for the specific employer and dates listed on your CPT authorization.
Part-time (≤20 hrs/week) CPT is common during semesters; full-time may be allowed during breaks.
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Use this if you want to work after you graduate.
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Use this if you want to work after you graduate.
OPT allows F-1 students to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months in a job directly related to their major.
You may apply for pre-completion OPT (during school) or post-completion OPT (after graduation).
STEM majors may be eligible for a 24-month extension (check your program code).
OPT requires approval from USCIS and can take several months to process—plan early!
You must not start work until you receive your EAD (Employment Authorization Document).
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