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Maintaining Status (H-1B Faculty)

H-1B status is granted when an employer receives an Approval Notice (Form I-797) from the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS) approving the H-1B petition.  Individuals in H-1B status are permitted to remain in the U.S. as long as they maintain their H-1B status by working only for the employer who has sponsored their status and by adhering to the original terms and conditions of employment.

Maintaining Status (J-1 Scholar)

J-1 scholars at University of Maryland usually are admitted in one of the following J-1 categories: (your category is indicated in item #4 of your DS-2019).ResearcherProfessorShort-term scholarAs a J-1 Exchange Visitor, it is important to maintain your J-1 immigration status.

ISSSNews

The ISSS Newsletter provides news and updates on immigration regulations, opportunities and events of interests to the international UMD community.

Letter Requests

ISSS provides F1 and J1 sponsored students letters for some administrative purposes.

Logging into iTerp

How to access iTerp, the online self-service portal for international students, scholars and employees.

Schedule Appointment with ISSS Advisor

Have a question or concern? Schedule a meeting with an ISSS advisors.

Maintaining Status (F-1/J-1 Students)

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.