International Coffee Hour
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Funding for Global Learning Projects | Workshop
Join UMD's Global Learning Initiatives for their November in-person workshop on funding opportunities for global learning projects. GLI staff will be joined by three representatives from external organizations that provide funding opportunities throughout the year.
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J-1 Department Responsibilities (J-1 Interns)
During a J-1 exchange visitor program, the hosting department:
International Education Week
Every fall, during IEW, we get a chance to celebrate the vital role that international education and global exchange play in enriching our community and contributing to UMD’s vibrance and excellence.
B-1/B-2 Business or Visitor Visa
B-1/B-2 visas holders are eligible to temporarily enter the U.S. for the purpose of business, tourism, pleasure or visiting.
J-1 212(e) Waiver
Two Year Home Residency RequirementGENERAL INFORMATIONThis information is designed for J-1 students, trainees and scholars (professors, researchers, specialists and short term scholars) visiting the University of Maryland, College Park. It explains the two-year home-country residence requirement affecting some Exchange Visitors and their J-2 dependents. This is general information. Please see an advisor in ISSS (1126 H.J. Patterson Hall) to discuss your particular situation.
2023 Immigration Processing Impacts of a Possible Government Shutdown
As we prepare for a possible federal government shutdown on Sunday, October 1, please review the information in this email to better understand the impact of a government shutdown on immigration processes for our departments, international students, faculty and scholars. Below are the impacts of a possible federal government shutdown by government agency:
Spring 2023 Updates
Welcome Back Academic Colleagues,Happy New Year! It’s good to be back on campus from our winter break. ISSS is pleased to welcome two new Program Specialists to our ISSS Faculty/Scholar Advising Team, Ash Reynolds and Elizabeth Floyd. The addition of these positions to our team will add resources for processing immigration requests and reduce response time for your questions.