Webinar Recordings

This is a recording of the Pre-Arrival Housing workshop for new international students. This workshop offers information and resources to help students secure housing near the various JHU campuses.

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

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-Recorded on May 27, 2026

This is a recording of the Travel Workshop for J-1 Scholars and Students.

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

–Recorded on April 30, 2026

This is a recording of the STEM OPT Reporting Requirements workshop for F-1 students and covers 6-month reporting and evaluation requirements as well as reporting other material changes while on STEM OPT.

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

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–Recorded on April 2, 2026

This is a recording of the STEM OPT Application workshop for F-1 students. The following topics are addressed in this workshop: eligibility requirements for a STEM Extension, employment requirements, the application process, and tips for filing a STEM OPT Extension.

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

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-Recorded on March 19, 2026

These recordings of the International Student Roadmap: Pre-Arrival Immigration Workshops are for students beginning studies in Summer or Fall 2026 and offer an overview of the immigration process for F-1/J-1 students, including the visa application and interview process, traveling to the U.S., as well as an overview of JHU resources. The SEVIS Transfer workshop recording provides an overview of the SEVIS transfer in process.

General Immigration Workshop Recording and Presentations Slides – Recorded March 17, 2026

SEVIS Transfer Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides – Recorded June 3, 2026

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This is a recording of the U.S. Immigration and Employment Options workshop. This workshop explores various immigration and employment options like U.S. Permanent Residency and transitioning from F-1 and J-1 status to H-1B status. The workshop was offered in partnership with an external immigration attorney. 

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

–Recorded on March 11, 2026

This is a recording of the Academic Training workshop for J-1 students. The workshop will explain what Academic Training is, how it can be used by international students, and what steps are involved in requesting Academic Training work authorization at Johns Hopkins University.

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

-Recorded on March 10, 2026

This is a recording of the travel workshop for F-1 and J-1 students. This workshop addresses the requirements for inbound return travel into the United States including the documents needed, international travel considerations, the visa renewal process, and how to request travel authorization from the Office of International Services. Domestic travel guidance was also provided.

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

–Recorded on March 4, 2026

This is a recording of U.S. Taxation webinar providing an overview of tax filing for international students and scholars.

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

–Recorded on February 26, 2026

This is a recording of Curricular Practical Training [CPT] information workshop for F-1 students.

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

–Recorded on February 11, 2026

This is a recording of the OPT workshop for F-1 students. This workshop focuses on Post-Completion OPT. Specific information for Spring 2026 graduates is provided.

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

-Recorded on February 12, 2026

This is a recording of the International Student Roadmap: Thriving in U.S. Culture workshop for international students who arrived in Spring 2026. This workshop will cover key information on how to successfully transition to life in the U.S. including US classroom culture, culture shock and adjustment, making friends and getting connected on campus, immigration status basics, and more!

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

-Recorded on February 5, 2026

This is a recording of the International Student Roadmap: Navigating your First Semester workshop for international students who arrived in Spring 2026. This workshop will cover key information on how to maintain your F or J status, on-campus employment rules, and tips for living in the US including healthcare basics, safety, tipping culture, and more!

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

-Recorded on January 28, 2026

This is a recording of the info session for International Scholars presented during National Postdoc Appreciation Week about OIS offered services to JHU’s international scholars [e.g. J-1, H-1Bs, and other immigration types]

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

-Recorded on September 18, 2025

This is a recording of the Pre-Arrival Getting Connected workshop for new international students. This workshop includes information on cultural adjustment, tips for living in the U.S. [including transportation, grocery & restaurants, weather and packing suggestions, JHU and community resources] as well as a discussion on general safety tips.

Workshop Recording and Presentation Slides

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–Recorded on July 10, 2025

This is a recording of webinar providing an overview of 212(e) two-year home residency requirement for J-1 Exchange Visitors.

Webinar recording

-Recorded on April 3, 2025