Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: The New H-1B Registration: What International Students Need to Know
January 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EST

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Join Fragomen legal professionals for our international student webinar series–in partnership with Interstride–where we’ll explore hot topics in global immigration and provide insights into post-graduation options for living and working in various countries.
The webinars will be recorded and distributed to all registrants after each session concludes (we encourage you to register even if you are unable to attend live in order to gain access to the recordings!)
This session will summarize the key changes in US immigration in 2025 that impacted international students and looks ahead to anticipated changes in 2026 and beyond.This webinar will explain the new H-1B registration process in clear, practical terms for international students planning to pursue H-1B status. We will walk through what has changed, what employers will need from you, and how you can best prepare now to position yourself for a successful registration.
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![Porthole headshot image of Fragomen [Boston][Associate][MichaelMoore]](https://www.fragomen.com/a/web/xrrcCi4kEwFgLUBbNQbRxU/39RAVn/fragomen_michaelmoore_porthole.jpg)
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