The J-2 dependent online application process for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

J-1 exchange visitors may be eligible to participate in occasional lectures or short-term consultations, but you must obtain authorization in writing from ISSS before you start the activity.

As a J-1 student, know the limited types of employment you can engage in and your rights and responsibilities as an employee.

Are you interested in practicing Spanish with a native Spanish speaker? Apply for the Talk2Me program, hosted by our international partners at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile), to get paired up with a Chilean student for weekly conversations during fall or spring semester.

H-1B is a work visa that is sponsored by an employer. The H-1B cap is the limit on the number of H-1Bs allowed each fiscal year. The cap does not apply to all H-1B petitions. You must discuss with your employer whether your H-1B petition is subject to the cap.  Please review additional information about the H-1B electronic registration process here.

Interested in expanding your global leadership skills? Or connecting with inspiring international leaders? Learn more about the Leadership Development opportunities that UMD offers to its community.

Important information on volunteer positions and unpaid internships. Know the difference and your responsibilities to maintain your immigration status.

An interdisciplinary approach to Latin American and Caribbean history, culture, and politics, through the lenses of feminist protest and activism. The class explores how activists fight for change, both online and in the streets and how feminists agendas changed over time. 

This is a collaborative course offered by the University of Maryland (UMD) and Cairo University (CU) in Cairo, Egypt, to investigate One Health and its application to improving international food safety and security. Participants in this global (undergraduate and graduate) class will learn about One Health and how its application can improve global food safety and security.