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12:00 PM
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Administration : Circle
ISSS is headed to D.C. for the Cherry Blossom Festival! Come join us to see the beautiful Cherry Blossoms as they bloom and welcome Spring. We will be taking a UMBC charter bus directly to...
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MAR
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Learn how to apply for CPT!
2:00 PM
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University Center : 204
Are you interested in learning about off-campus job authorizations and how to apply? Come join our CPT workshop! Space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.
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MAR
13
Join ISSS for coffee hour!
2:00 PM
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University Center : 207A
Come hang out, make some friends, and chat! Make a lovely origami crane! Coffee and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP below.
14 Going
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Thursday,
April 10, 2025
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Audience: F-1, J-1 and H-1B, all noncitizensRecent Visa Revocations and Status Terminations In recent weeks, the Trump administration has escalated immigration enforcement actions against noncitizens across the country. The Secretary of...
Tuesday,
April 8, 2025
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Help us build a supportive international scholar community!Greetings! The Office of the Provost, in collaboration with the Office of International Students and Scholars Services, warmly invites our International Faculty, Researchers, and Staff to the...
Friday,
March 21, 2025
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APR312:00 PM · Administration : CircleISSS is headed to D.C. for the Cherry Blossom Festival! Come join us to see the beautiful Cherry Blossoms as they bloom and welcome Spring. We will be taking a UMBC charter bus directly to...1 Going · 0 comments
Wednesday,
March 12, 2025
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MAR27Learn how to apply for CPT!2:00 PM · University Center : 204Are you interested in learning about off-campus job authorizations and how to apply? Come join our CPT workshop! Space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.7 Going · 0 comments
Wednesday,
March 5, 2025
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A Message for J-1 Scholars/Researchers and H-1B EmployeesUMBC’s Center for Global Engagement wishes to remind all international employees and visiting scholars planning international travel during Spring Break to review their travel documents ahead of...
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A Message for F-1 and J-1 International StudentsUMBC’s Center for Global Engagement wishes to remind all international students planning international travel during Spring Break to review the travel reminders that apply to their specific...
Thursday,
February 27, 2025
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MAR13Join ISSS for coffee hour!2:00 PM · University Center : 207ACome hang out, make some friends, and chat! Make a lovely origami crane! Coffee and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP below.14 Going · 0 comments
Thursday,
February 20, 2025
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Audience: F-1 , J-1, H-1B, other nonimmigrant visa holdersOn February 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued updated guidance regarding which applicants for U.S. visas may qualify for a waiver of the in-person interview requirement. This update...
Friday,
February 14, 2025
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FEB24Learn how to apply for CPT!12:00 PM · University Center : 204Are you interested in learning about off-campus job authorizations and how to apply? Come join our CPT workshop! Space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.8 Going · 0 comments
Thursday,
February 13, 2025
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FEB21Review the Optional Practical Training (OPT) process!12:00 PM · OnlineReview the process to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and ask your questions! Open to F-1 international students who are graduating in Spring 2025. Join link: CLICK...8 Going · 1 comment
Friday,
February 7, 2025
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UMBC’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is closely monitoring the executive orders being issued and actions taken in Washington. CGE has developed an Immigration Policy Updates page that will...
Tuesday,
February 4, 2025
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FEB13Learn how to apply for CPT!2:00 PM · University Center : 204Are you interested in learning about off-campus job authorizations and how to apply? Come join our CPT workshop! Space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.19 Going · 0 comments -
Important Danielle Bolden posted an event in International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) · 12:01 PM
FEB10Join ISSS for coffee hour!2:00 PM · University Center : 207ACome hang out, make some friends, and chat! Make a friendship bracelet! Coffee and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP below.23 Going · 0 comments
Wednesday,
January 29, 2025
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JAN2411:00 AM · Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 116Part 2 of New International Student Orientation
Tuesday,
January 21, 2025
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FEB3Learn how to apply for CPT!2:00 PM · University Center : 204Are you interested in learning about off-campus job authorizations and how to apply? Come join our CPT workshop! Space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.15 Going · 0 comments
Thursday,
January 9, 2025
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Join the team from PNC Bank for a "Banking in the USA" seminar. Following the seminar, the team will be available to help interested students apply for a bank account. Location: University...
Tuesday,
December 17, 2024
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Earn two digital badges & grow your intercultural skillsWe are looking for a small cohort of students to participate in UMBC’s Intercultural Engagement Prep program in Spring 2025. This program is designed to grow your intercultural competency and...
Tuesday,
December 10, 2024
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International Student and Scholar Services along with the Center for Global Engagement is excited to announce we are distributing graduation cords for all graduating students who have participated...
Tuesday,
November 26, 2024
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Important Danielle Bolden posted an event in International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) · 2:19 PM
DEC5Join ISSS for Coffee Hour and get a travel signature!2:00 PM · University Center : 207ACome hang out, take a study break, and get your travel signatures! Please print out a hard copy of your Form I-20 and bring it with you. ISSS advisors will be available to provide travel...0 comments
Monday,
November 18, 2024
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Important International Education Week re-posted to International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) · 11:46 AMLet’s bring the world to UMBC- check out our global events!Monday, November 18: Peace Corps Information Table 10am-4pm – Commons Main Street Meet Maryland’s Director of International Affairs! 4:30pm – 5:30pm – Virtual Meet UMBC alumna Mary (Mendy)...
