The 2026 OPT Playbook: A Webinar Hosted By ISO

Navigating Optional Practical Training (OPT) and post-graduate life has always required careful planning for international students. This has shifted quickly as new policy discussions, shifting job market dynamics, and evolving compliance requirements as students now have to stay on top of these things more than.

To help international students stay ahead and maximize their success in 2026 and beyond, our team at ISO Student Health Insurance is hosting a free webinar: The 2026 OPT Playbook

The webinar will feature a speaker panel led by experts in various fields of the U.S. job market and visa compliance. The panel will include:

• Fabian Lima – an immigration attorney with 30+ years experience handling complex cases for U.S. non-residents
• Lauren Wyatt – attorney specializing in immigration cases and nonprofit immigration advocacy programs.
• Roshni Chellani – a former international student who now creates content revolving around employment tips for students pursuing jobs in STEM fields.
• Melissa Zuroff – current Director of Engagement at New York University’s Office of Global Studies

Together, they will share professional guidance as well as real-world experience to help students understand the rules, avoid common mistakes, and position themselves for success.

During the webinar, the panel will cover a range of important topics that affect international students at every stage of the OPT process. Attendees will learn about:

• Key deadlines for applying for OPT and STEM OPT
• Staying compliant throughout the F-1 → OPT → H-1B pipeline
• Employment restrictions and reporting guidelines
• Insights for finding a job and navigating unemployment
• Interview tips and resume building
• Political and policy developments impacting the future of OPT and H-1B
• Common OPT mistakes and how to avoid them

Whether you are preparing to apply for OPT, currently working on OPT, or considering a STEM OPT extension, this webinar will provide the guidance you need to plan your stay in the U.S. over the next couple years all within an hour and 15 minutes.

To secure your place and learn more about the event, visit the registration page here: https://info.isoa.org/2026-opt-playbook-iso-insurance