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Vaccine Requirement Process for Newly Arriving Students and Scholars
Information on steps to comply with the university's vaccine requirements can be found on the UHC Vaccine informat
Covid-19 Vaccination Update
The University will resume in-person instruction for the fall 2021 semester. Read the University's vaccination update for students abroad.
Student FAQ During COVID-19
Information about immigration regulations for F-1/J-1 international students that can be useful during the COVID-19 situation.
Scam Alert from IRS
Please be aware of an “IRS-impersonation” scam that is targeting individuals associated with educational institutions, specifically students and staff who have an “.edu” em
Update on Delayed Receipt Notices for OPT
2/26/2021-USCIS emailed an announcement to stakeholders setting forth the steps it will take to remedy the ill effects of the recent delays in processing at USCIS lockboxes
Scammers Using SEVP Phone Numbers to Target International Students
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has been made aware of a spoofing scam involving individuals using the SEVP Response Center (SRC) phone numbers.
USICS Now accepts online applications for OPT
On April 12, 2021, USCIS announced that F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online.
Response to the Attack on the U.S. Capitol
The system of Maryland and President Pines responds to the attack on the Capitol.
Statement from ISSS on the U.S. Government's D/S Proposal
The Office of International Students and Scholar Services is carefully monitoring the proposed changes in