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Immigration Automation for Universities & Colleges

US universities manage thousands of international students, J-1 exchange visitors, and H-1B faculty annually. SpaceLizit automates OPT/CPT tracking, J-1 compliance, and H-1B faculty petitions — keeping your international office compliant without manual effort.

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Immigration Challenges for Universities

Why manual processes put international programs at compliance risk.

OPT/CPT deadline management is a compliance minefield

DSOs managing hundreds of F-1 students face constant OPT application deadlines, STEM extension windows, and CPT authorization requirements. Missing a deadline can cause a student to fall out of status.

J-1 compliance requires constant monitoring

J-1 exchange visitor programs have strict DS-2019 issuance, 30-day entry requirements, two-year home residency tracking, and program completion reporting. Manual tracking across hundreds of J-1 holders creates compliance gaps.

H-1B faculty petitions compete with cap season

Universities filing H-1B for faculty, researchers, and staff face the same cap lottery competition as corporations — but typically with fewer in-house resources and tighter budget constraints.

How SpaceLizit Solves It

Purpose-built automation for university international offices and DSOs.

OPT & STEM OPT Automation

SpaceLizit tracks every F-1 student's OPT application window, STEM extension eligibility, and employment reporting requirements. Automated alerts fire 90/60/30 days before each deadline, and the system auto-fills I-765 EAD applications from student records.

J-1 Exchange Visitor Management

SpaceLizit manages DS-2019 issuance tracking, 30-day entry verification, two-year home residency rule monitoring, and annual program reporting — keeping J-1 programs in compliance with State Department regulations automatically.

H-1B Faculty Petition Automation

SpaceLizit automates H-1B petitions for faculty, adjunct professors, and research staff — including specialty occupation arguments for academic positions, LCA sync, and pre-filing RFE audits tailored to university employment patterns.

International Student Compliance Dashboard

A centralized dashboard showing every international student's visa status, work authorization expiry, travel restrictions, and upcoming compliance deadlines — giving DSOs real-time visibility across the entire international student population.

Visa Types Covered

SpaceLizit covers the full university immigration portfolio.

F-1 (International Student) OPT (Optional Practical Training) STEM OPT Extension CPT (Curricular Practical Training) J-1 (Exchange Visitor) J-2 (Exchange Visitor Dependent) H-1B (Faculty/Staff) O-1 (Distinguished Scholar)
Zero
missed OPT deadlines
80% faster
H-1B petition prep
J-1 compliance
fully automated
20+ hrs/wk
DSO time saved

Frequently Asked Questions

How SpaceLizit works for university international offices.

How does SpaceLizit help DSOs manage F-1 OPT applications?+
SpaceLizit gives Designated School Officials (DSOs) a complete OPT management system: automated deadline tracking for each student's OPT application window (90 days before graduation for standard OPT), STEM extension eligibility alerts, I-765 auto-fill from SEVIS records, and post-completion reporting reminders. DSOs using SpaceLizit report eliminating manual deadline tracking spreadsheets entirely.
Can SpaceLizit integrate with SEVIS for international student management?+
SpaceLizit integrates with SEVIS data exports to import and track F-1 and J-1 student records. The platform cross-references SEVIS data with enrollment records and work authorization status to surface compliance issues before they become violations. Integration with common student information systems (Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft) is also available.
How does SpaceLizit handle J-1 two-year home residency compliance?+
SpaceLizit automatically tracks which J-1 participants are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e), flags cases where J-1 holders are applying for H-1B or green cards that require a waiver, and generates the documentation checklist for INA 212(e) waiver applications. This prevents the compliance gap where J-1 holders unknowingly violate the home residency rule.
Does SpaceLizit support H-1B petitions for university faculty and researchers?+
Yes. SpaceLizit automates H-1B petitions for academic positions — including specialty occupation arguments for faculty roles, LCA generation for university wage scales, and pre-filing RFE audits tailored to academic employment. Universities are frequently cap-exempt (if the faculty member will work at the university), and SpaceLizit recognizes and handles cap-exempt filing requirements automatically.
How does SpaceLizit help universities manage STEM OPT employer reporting?+
STEM OPT requires employers to submit a Training Plan (Form I-983) and annual self-evaluations, and DSOs must confirm student employment every 6 months. SpaceLizit automates I-983 tracking, sends automated employer and student reminders for periodic reporting, and flags any gaps in STEM OPT employer reporting that could trigger status issues.
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