Presented by: Paola Cepeda, Ph.D., Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Your career success as an international postdoc in the U.S. depends not only on your skills, credentials, and experience, but also on your ability to obtain a work visa or permanent residence as fast as possible. To secure the right immigration status, you need to assemble an immigration portfolio, which helps you stand out as it includes evidence of your credentials, work experience, international recognition, and the importance of your work. Come learn how to use your professional development activities to create an immigration portfolio by prioritizing activities that satisfy the immigration criteria for substantial merit or the National Interest Waiver while increasing competitiveness for diverse careers.