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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 […]

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.

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

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 […]

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.  

The OIS has been advised by the Department of State that the consular systems experienced technical difficulties beginning in mid-July.  The problem is world-wide and not specific to any particular country or visa category.  As a result, this has prevented U.S. embassies and consulates from issuing passports, visas, and other official documents.  The Department of […]

Join the Johns Hopkins International Society on Saturday, April 19 for an ! Where – Decker Garden on the Homewood Campus When – 10 a.m. (rain or shine!) Who is invited – Johns Hopkins affiliates and their families If you have any questions, email [email protected].  

The JHU Tax Office has purchased the license for – GLACIER Tax Prep (This program replaces CINTAX) a complete Federal tax preparation software for nonresident aliens (NRA’s) students and scholars. (A product of Arctic International, LLC). See for details.

TEDxFulbright in partnership with the Fulbright Association challenge the general public to submit bold, innovative ideas that will tackle the most difficult issues that face our society today. “We must dare to think ‘unthinkable’ thoughts. We must learn to explore all the options and possibilities that confront us in a complex and rapidly changing world.” […]

We are very pleased to welcome our newest OIS Team Member! Jessica Mullins joined the OIS as an International Services Advisor – expanding the advising staff in the OIS to 7 full-time advisors.  In this position she will work with students, fellows, faculty and staff.  Jessica comes to the OIS from the Department of Defense, […]