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OIS provides immigration, visa, and travel guidance to the Johns Hopkins University international community in every school, and serves over 11,000 international students, recent alumni, faculty, researchers, scholars, staff, and their dependents annually. In addition to our website, individuals may access an array of e-requests around the clock via our iHopkins self-service portal. We also offer individualized advising by email as well as by phone.

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Upcoming Sessions for November 2024

OIS is offering following sessions virtually for international students and scholars

CPT for F-1 Students: November 6th
U.S. Immigration & Employment Options: November 6th
STEM OPT Reporting for F-1 Students: November 8th
212(e) 2-Year Home Residency Requirement for J-1 Exchange Visitors: November 13th
OPT for F-1 Students: November 14th
STEM OPT Application for F-1 Students: November 19th
Travel Workshop for F-1 & J-1 Students: November 20th
Pre-Arrival Info for Students: November 21st
*Registration is required to attend the session.*
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JHU is a big place to navigate, but it is full of friendly, supportive, and helpful people! OIS staff are here to assist you if you are having challenges finding information or guidance, not just for immigration-related issues, but also any matter for which you cannot identify a solution. We will work to provide you with an answer or connect you to an appropriate resource for assistance. We look forward to serving you!