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Industry Collaboration & Entrepreneurship - 12:00 PM in NLSN B203

Purdue International Faculty and Research Staff on H-1B, O-1 or other work visas

Topics: Engaging in start-up or industry collaboration while on a Purdue work visa; options for independent work visas; engaging with PARI while on a work visa; part-time Purdue work visas; active versus passive investment in start-ups while on a work visa; Q&A

Post-Graduation Immigration Options - 6:30 PM in MRGN 121

Current Students and Recent Graduates

Topics: Discussion of OPT, STEP OPT and limited discussion of OPT to H-1B transition; Q&A

Immigration for Entrepreneurs - 7:15 PM in MRGN 121

Upcoming and Recent Graduates

Discussion of entrepreneurial issues of OPT, transition from OPT to work visa for entrepreneurs; H-1B, E-3, L-1, TN, O-1 for entrepreneurs; J-1 for entrepreneurs; concurrent work permissions (start-up plus working a real job to pay bills); leveraging the higher ed cap exemption; incorporation while holding temporary work visa status; funding while holding work visas / work permissions (both impact on the visa as well as eligibility for the funding); greencards for entrepreneurs; start-up phases versus immigration phases; navigating the transition from temporary status to greencard status; Q&A