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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 October 2024

OIS is offering following sessions virtually for international students

Academic Training (AT) for J-1 degree & Exchange Students: October 9th
STEM OPT for F-1 Students: October 16th
Post-Arrival Info for New Students: October 22nd
OPT for F-1 Students: October 25th

*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!