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 […]
December 11, 2018
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 […]
December 11, 2018
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 […]
September 4, 2018
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 […]
June 28, 2018
Please visit our Executive Order page for more information.
March 29, 2018
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 […]
December 7, 2017
*IMPORTANT* Updates on Office of International Services Schedules for Office Hours and Advising Please be aware that all JHU offices, including OIS, will be closed on Monday December 25, Tuesday, December 26, Friday, December 29 and Monday, January 1 in observance of the holidays. OIS will also have the following adjustments for various locations as […]
December 6, 2017
On September 5, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the administration’s decision to terminate DACA as of March 5, 2018. For detailed information and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: https://ois.jhu.edu/Immigration_and_Visas/Other_Visa_Types_and_Statuses/DACA/index.html President Daniels’ and Provost Kumar’s statement about DACA to the JHU community can be accessed here.
July 25, 2017
USCIS announced Monday the reinstatement of H-1B premium processing for cap exempt employers. Effectively immediately, the OIS may upgrade to premium processing any H-1B case currently pending at USCIS, or file any new H-1B case under premium processing. To request premium processing for a H-1B case, the hiring Department must provide the OIS with a […]
March 6, 2017
On Friday, March 3, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a suspension of premium processing for all H-1B temporary worker petitions not filed prior to April 3. All such cases must actually be RECEIVED at USCIS by Friday, March 31. The impacts are as follows: OIS will file all eligible, currently pending departmental H-1B requests that have been […]
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