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Work Visa H1B and OPT
Do you need clarification about options for staying and working in the United States after graduation? Are you worried about the H1B quota? Is it true that OPT has been extended to 2 years? We are pleased to sponsor a seminar presented by an experienced immigration attorney.
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Finding an Internship: Tips for International Students
Learn some of the cultural norms of the U.S. workplace and how to focus your internship search effectively. We will also review basic job search strategies and the process for enrolling in CPT.
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Handshake for International Students
Handshake for International Students Thursday, February 1 1:00pm-2:00pm ET This is an overview of the University Career Center's Handshake system, emphasizing tools and features that are handy for international students.
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Teaching and Learning for Global Citizens
International students are a vital community on campus but their narratives and experiences are not always shared. Join us for a panel that brings together International Students from across campus so we can elevate their stories to help us create a more inclusive and global campus environment.
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MomentUMD Live: AGNR Conversations Around Grand Challenges, featuring Eric Reson, Chief Programmes Officer with the Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association
AGNR is pleased to announce the next installment of MomentUMD Live: AGNR Conversations Around Grand Challenges, featuring Eric Reson, Chief Programmes Officer with the Maasai Mara Wildlife
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UMD ATLAS Day Conference
Please visit the URL below for information about the first annual ATLAS Day Conference, to be held on the UMD campus on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
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ISSS International Student Statistics
International Students at UMDOur dashboard provides a snapshot of international student enrollment at UMD. It consists of three tabs. Each has options to filter data by the fall term, visa group (F-1, J-1, Other Visas), and/or country of citizenship. Click on a tab below to view the corresponding data.
Exchange Visitor Category
As a J-1 Exchange Visitor, you can teach, conduct research, share special skills, study or receive on-the-job training at UMD. Your program can last from a few weeks to up to five years.The U.S. Department of State authorizes the University of Maryland's International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) to sponsor the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.The program's goal is for participants to share academic ideas and research. It also aims to promote increased mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries.
H-1B Transfer
H-1B: Transfer in to UMDOnce you receive an offer letter, the department will submit an H-1B request to ISSS in iTerp.An ISSS advisor will reach out to you and the department to schedule a kickoff meeting to review the H-1B process and your immigration history.