International Hires Symposium

Join us for an AIAS hosted event focusing on business/office management topics tailored for our local architecture community. This session aims to familiarize architecture firms with the process of hiring international students and graduates, offering insights to expand the hiring pool and retain architectural talent locally. Don't miss out on this valuable networking opportunity!

International Hires Symposium Poster.

Featured Presentations

Work Visas for Architects: Dive into the intricacies of work visas with immigration lawyers from Serotte Law. Learn about forms, timelines, and costs for sponsoring international employees.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for Architects: Understand the CPT process with UB International Student Services. Discover the role of employer offer letters and universities in intern hiring.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT Extension for Architects: Gain insights into OPT and STEM OPT processes with UB International Student Services. Learn about employer offers and university facilitation for hiring international graduates.

International Student Perspective and Firm Experiences: Explore hiring diverse architectural students/graduates and learn from firms' experiences in international sponsorship.

Wednesday, March 27

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 107 Crosby Hall

Attend in-person or via Zoom registration

Published March 27, 2024