Applying for an H-1B Visa
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) assists international faculty and scholars who will be conducting research or teaching at the University of Maryland, College Park with the process of applying for a visa.
Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Susan De La Paz
What can the world teach you about the art of teaching others? Susan De La Paz has spent her career working towards equitable outcomes for students with learning disabilities, and in 2022, she took her work to Vietnam on a Fulbright scholarship.
Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Kate Spanos
To Brazil, Ireland, the Caribbean, and back, ARHU’s own Kate Spanos has taken her love of dance all over the world. In 2018, she traveled to Federal University of Pernambuco on a Fulbright in Recife, Brazil, for an 8 month exploration frevo dance.
J-1 Scholars & Faculty
ISSS is responsible to work with campus departments to invite exchange visitors to the University of Maryland. Our office is authorized to issue the Form DS-2019, the document used to obtain the J-1 visa.
Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Elisabeth Maring
Meet Elisabeth Maring: Fulbright scholar, professor of public health, backpacker. Learn more about her year in Varanasi, India, teaching at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP).
Maryland-in-Florence (PHYS) Displays Successful International Collaboration and Enriching STEM Curriculum Abroad
Maryland-in-Florence (PHYS), with its careful academic design including visits to physics facilities across Europe, stands as an increasingly successful Education Abroad program founded in collaboration with ISI Florence, a strong institution partner overseas.
How UMD Senior Meghna Pandey Became a Champion for Menstrual Justice in India
Public Health Beyond Borders (PHBB) president Meghna Pandey '24 shares her experiences traveling to India and conducting menstrual outreach—one conversation and comic book at a time.
Program Comparison
Compare different types of study abroad programs at the University of Maryland to understand their differences and how to apply to each one.
Study Abroad 101
What is study abroad? How does it work at UMD? Where do I even start? Learn more with our Study Abroad 101 session! These sessions will help provide information, resources, and support to help you begin your study abroad journey.
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F-2/J-2/H-4 Study
Dependent Study in the U.S.F-2 dependents:are permitted to enroll in less than a full course of study (must be part-time). only children attending K-12 may attend full time.J-2 dependents:can be admitted as a full-time student. can apply for employment authorization.may not remain in the U.S. if the J-1 student is absent from the U.S., unless the temporary absence is less than 5 monthsH-4 dependents: