As an international student in the US, it's important for you to understand that it is your responsibility to keep your F-1/J-1 status legal and valid throughout the duration of your studies in the US. One of the most important services we can offer is to make sure students understand the rules they need to follow to be able to remain in the US.  Please find a brief summary here of the most important requirements for maintaining your status. We encourage you to make an appointment with an advisor if you have any questions or concerns about any of these requirements.

As an international student, scholar or researcher, know the requirements to maintain a legal and valid non-immigrant status while in the U.S.

What to expect when you arrive at a U.S. port of entry and maintaining your I-94 arrival record.

Incoming undergraduate students from Pune, India, share their experiences planning a meetup ahead of their arrival to the University of Maryland.

Sophia Wooden ‘24 shares her experiences interning in Paris, France at the Aeffe S.p.A. showroom.

French exchange student, Clémence Pautrat, shares her experience finding community in the U.S. through the University Orchestra.

Immediately report any lost or stolen documents to the appropriate authorities. Contact our office as we may have copies of on file.

The University of Maryland has joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) as an International Partner Institution (IPI), where it will offer internship opportunities for visiting doctoral students to train, conduct research, and build capacity to innovate when they return to Africa.

Xinyu Zhai, coordinator for the Language Partner Program at UMD, shares the value of second language acquisition as it relates to community building on campus.

Congratulations on being accepted to the University of Maryland. How to obtain your I-20 or DS-2019 to apply for the F-1 or J-1 visa.