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The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), a branch of UMBC’s Center for Global Engagement, is dedicated to supporting UMBC’s international student and scholar community and helping them achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.
Please visit UMBC’s COVID-19 Response page for more information. What is a walk-in meeting for? If you need immediate assistance, you can visit our office to talk with an advisor for 10 minutes.
Welcome to your ISSS Portal! Your Portal is your personal, centralized place to manage all of our immigration needs, and make your experience working with ISSS as efficient and easy as possible.
Students must submit a complete STEM OPT request in the ISSS Portal. Students must upload a completed, signed Form I-983 Training Plan, draft snapshot of their Form I-765 (application), and a copy of their official transcript or diploma.
Welcome to the Office of International Students and Scholars. Please use the menu above to find the information you are looking for. F-1 students can also click one of the icons below for common requests. International Student Arrival Guide.
Students who plan on working in a paid position after completing their program must receive work authorization. OPT (Optional Practical Training) is a type of work permission available for F-1 international students who finish their program requirements. OPT is approved by U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS), with support from the ...
Congratulations on your admission to UMBC! Please use the links on the left to explore the information in this section. If you have questions, please contact the ISSS Team or reach out to the Global Ambassadors on TAP.
UMBC is home to students and scholars from all around the world. For information on how you can apply to UMBC and join our community, please visit our website for prospective students.
The I-20 is issued by an individual school in the U.S., and includes a summary of all relevant information for the school and student, including the dates you are anticipated to be enrolled in the degree program at that school and how you will cover the costs of your education in the U.S.
Upcoming Admitted Student Webinars. Join a live ISSS info session to learn about UMBC, get your questions answered and hear from advisors and current international students. Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 10-11am ET – Visa Interview Information Session – Click Here to Join! Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 10-11am ET – General Information Session.
