The guides and checklists on this page will help you learn about important immigration
processes and help you gather documents needed to apply for certain benefits. We encourage
you to read our newsletter and follow ISO on Instagram @GCC_ISO for all the latest
immigration workshop opportunities! As always, please do not hesitate to contact us
at gcciso@glendale.edu if you need assistance at any time.
F-1 Student Requirements
"Age 14" Dependent Registration Requirements
Optional Practical Training: Quick Guide
Optional Practical Training Application Checklist - Online Filing - Note: You CANNOT submit the application online without having your OPT appointment;
read instructions carefully.
Optional Practical Training – SEVP OPT Portal Help Hub
“Public Charge” Rule and Public Benefits Assistance Programs
Reinstatement
Reentry: An Alternative to Reinstatement
Returning Home Checklist
Severe Economic Hardship
Social Security Numbers - Fact Sheet
STEM OPT: Quick Guide
Transfer from Glendale Community College
Volunteering vs Unpaid Employment
Working in the US: A Guide
External Resources
International Student Resource Center - Non-profit national resource organization with a mission to ensure that international
students and scholars have access to the tools and information they need to thrive.
Legal Pathways Learning Tool - The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education & Immigration has developed a free, confidential questionnaire designed to help students and graduates
in temporary or precarious statuses, including F-1 and J-1 international students,
explore potential employment-based immigration pathways.
"From Campus to Career: Preparing for Employment-Based Visas as a Student” Webinar Recording - An overview of employment-based visa pathways, such as H-1B, O-1, and employment-based
green cards. Panelists also discuss concrete steps students can take now, strategies
for securing sponsorship, and where to find additional support and free legal consultation
opportunities.
The information contained in this web site is provided as a service to the international
students, faculty, staff, employees and administrators of Glendale Community College,
and does not constitute legal advice on any immigration, tax or other matter. We strive
to provide useful information, but make no claims, promises or guarantees about the
accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to this
web site or any associated site. As legal advice must be tailored to the specific
circumstances of each case, and laws are constantly changing, nothing provided herein
should be used as a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. Neither Glendale
Community College nor the International Student Office is responsible for any errors
or omissions contained in this website, or for the results obtained from the use of
this information.
