Please review the following changes to the usual OIS schedule for the upcoming holidays and the winter break. The OIS will be closed December 24, 25, 31, January 1 and 18. The OIS@Harbor East and the OIS@Peabody will not have on-site advising hours between December 21 and January 19. To see an advisor, please […]
August 27, 2015
A court decision on Wednesday, August 12, found that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made procedural errors in its processing of a rule that established the 17 month STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension, making that rule invalid. The court decided, however, that enforcing this decision immediately would cause substantial hardship for F-1 STEM […]
April 5, 2015
The Johns Hopkins International Society and the JHPDA (Postdoctoral Association) are organizing a trip to the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC on Saturday, April 11. For details, please see the event flyer.
November 19, 2014
On October 6, 2014, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is amending the general rules covering the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, effective January 5, 2015. The Office of International Services (OIS) is working diligently to revise procedures and policies to comply with the new regulations. Departments and Divisions will need to anticipate changes to […]
November 11, 2014
Beginning November 12, 2014 Chinese citizens will be eligible for multiple-entry F and J visas for up to 5 years or the duration of their program, if shorter. Please refer to the Department of State Fact Sheet issued on November 10 for more information.
October 20, 2014
University discourages faculty, staff, students from traveling to areas most affected by virus that has claimed more than 4,500 lives. More information at: http://hub.jhu.edu/2014/10/20/travel-guidance-west-africa
September 10, 2014
Learn morea bout employment in F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN and O-1 status as well as pathways to legal permanent residence in the U.S. Jennifer Kerilla, Director of the OIS for Johns Hopkins will co-present with Frances Taylor & Mary Ryan of Taylor & Ryan, LLC. Please register to attend at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3KPBGH8 For location please visit the […]
August 11, 2014
The Department of State (DOS) has issued updates on the operational status of the Consular Consolidated Database, which is used for visa and passport processing. Applicants should continue to expect approximately one week beyond normal processing for nonimmigrant visas. Please refer to the Department of State’s website for the most up-to-date information: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english.html.
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