Helpful Links
Government Links
USCIS
This page provides information on the services provided by USCIS to applicants, petitioners, authorized representatives, community-based organizations, and the general public.
Social Security Number Questions
This is a publication of the U. S. Social Security Administration in regards to international students and Social Security Numbers.
The Electronic Embassy
A website dedicated to the Washington DC foreign embassy community.
International Travel Information
This is a link to the U. S. Department of State travel information site. It contains the latest travel warnings and alerts as well as country specific information.
State Deparment Guide to Visitor Visas
Detailed information regardings qualifying and applying for visas for business and pleasure, visa types, required documentation, and more.
International Students FAQ
This is a link to the International Student FAQ site of the U. S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement Agency. There you can find information about:
- Detailed information on becoming a non-immigrant student in the United States (applying to a U. S. school, SEVIS (fee), obtaining a visa, initial entry into the U. S., change of status, coming on a tourist visa, obtaining I 20 and DS-2019 etc.)
- Traveling on a F or M visa. Information regarding DHS -TRIP.
- Employment and Social Security regulations.
- Emergency Evacuation
- Transfers for F-1 Students
Johns Hopkins Links
Multicultural Student Affairs at JHU
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at Johns Hopkins provides international students with resources and events to promote diversity across the campus and the throughout the community.
JHU Controller's office international student website
The site contains information on the IRS procedures for taxation of international students.
International Graduate Student Bridge Program at JHU
Johns Hopkins sponsors this information series throughout the academic year covering a wide range of topics to aid in the transition process for new international students. Check back frequently for updated details about dates and locations for events each month.
