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Effective immediately, the OIS at JHMI will offer Walk-in Advising on the following days/times.  Monday and Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last sign-in at 3:45 p.m.)Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (last sign-in at 11:45 a.m) Walk-in hours are for general F-1 and J-1 questions that can be addressed in five to ten minutes. If you […]

As of May 31, 2019, the Department of State is requesting visa applications include social media usernames, in an effort to have a heightened screening and vetting process. More information can be found on aila.org.

The OIS@DC will have a revised schedule for office hours and walk-in advising the week of May 28 to 31. Tuesday, May 28 9 AM – 1 PM – Walk-in Advising1  PM – 5 PM – General Office hours, no advising Wednesday, May 299 AM – 5 PM – General Office hours, no advising Thursday, May 309 AM – 1 PM – General […]

The Homewood Office of International Services will continue to operate from the 2nd floor Student Services Center in the Wyman Building, with general office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, until further notice.   Between these hours you may pick up documents, ask general questions about OIS, and receive other non-advising services.Effective immediately, […]

USCIS Implements New Policy on Calculating ‘Unlawful Presence’ for F Students and J Exchange Visitors On August 9, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adopted a new policy regarding how “unlawful presence” in the United States is determined for individuals in F or J status.  OIS is providing this guidance to help students and […]

Below you will find information on the documentation needed to return to the US from international travel.   Please be sure that you have the necessary documents and signatures before you depart the US.  If you have any questions, talk to an OIS advisor during regular walk in hours.   Basics for All Immigration Classifications.  All nonimmigrants must have the […]

All university offices, including OIS, are closed December 24, December 25, December 31, January 1 and January 21.   All OIS offices will also close at 12:00 noon on Friday, January 11. Other Location Specific Updates OIS @ Medical InstitutionsOIS @ Medical Institutions will maintain regular Monday-Thursday office hours during winter break.  OIS @ Medical Institutions is closed to […]

USCIS announced in the Federal Register that the fee for premium processing will increase from $1,225 to $1,410. The fee increase will go into effect following a 30 day notice period. H-1B petitions filed under premium processing on or after 10/01/2018 must be accompanied by the new fee. H-1B requests submitted to the OIS through iHopkins on or […]

Please visit our Executive Order page for more information.  

The  JHU Tax Office has purchased a license for GLACIER Tax Prep which is Federal tax preparation software for Nonresident Alien (NRA) Students and Scholars.  GLACIER Tax Prep is specifically designed to help NRA’s file a federal tax return so it is user friendly and generates the appropriate federal tax return for each NRA.  JHU’s license […]