Caribbean Student Association Q+A

​For Caribbean students and graduates building a life in the U.S., immigration decisions carry a lot of weight — and the path forward isn't always obvious. From navigating OPT to understanding your long-term options, knowing where you stand makes a real difference.

​In this session, Manifest immigration attorney Avalon Paul will break down the immigration pathways most relevant to Caribbean students and graduates — including some advantages that Caribbean nationals often don't know they have.

​Avalon will cover:

• ​Post-graduation options: OPT, STEM OPT, and what to do next

• ​H-1B basics and how to plan if you don't get selected

• ​Longer-term green card pathways for early-career professionals

• ​Country of chargeability — why being from the Caribbean can work in your favor

• ​Common status mistakes students make and how to avoid them

• ​How to think about your immigration strategy based on your career goals

​Whether you're mid-OPT, approaching graduation, or trying to plan ahead, this session will give you a clearer picture of your options.

​Bring your questions — we look forward to seeing you there!