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The OIS is committed to keeping our students, faculty and staff informed about updates or changes in immigration, as well as changes in institutional policies or practices. 

Upcoming Events

Travel Workshop for J-1 Exchange Visitors

Are you a J-1 Exchange Visitor with plans to travel outside the U.S. in the upcoming months? We invite you to join us for a Travel Workshop. Topics covered: departure and re-entry to U.S. in J-1 status, documents required, visa renewal, and other travel-related considerations. To register for this workshop and submit questions, click on the date provided below.

May 15th, 12:15-1:00pm

STEM OPT Webinar

STEM Optional Practical Training is a benefit of F-1 status that allows a 24-month extension of post-completion OPT for a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degree. To register for a webinar and submit questions, click on the date provided below. Attendees must review the information here before attending the webinar.

OPT Webinar

OPT is a benefit of F-1 status that permits temporary employment for practical training directly related to the student’s major area of study. To register for a webinar and submit questions, click on the date provided below. Attendees must review the information here before attending this webinar.

May 24th, 12:00pm

International Student Pre-Arrival Information Session

Join OIS for an in-depth look at how to best prepare for your transitions to the United States and Johns Hopkins University. Topics covered: immigration document issuance, visa application process, services OIS provides, tips from current international students. To register for your preferred one hour session, click on the dates provided below.

Summer and Fall Essentials Session

Attend one of the International Student Essentials Sessions to start off your summer or fall semester! This session is designed for new degree students in F-1/J-1 status to meet the OIS team, review important information, and ask questions. To register for your preferred session, click on the dates provided below.