Scholars

Helpful Information

All incoming Scholars to the School of Medicine and School of Public Health will be elligible for J1 Research Scholar status. It is JHMI policy for all new Postdoctoral Research Fellows, Research Trainees, and Non-tenure track Faculty members to be issued DS-2019s for J1 status.*

Important Forms

  • J1 Request Worksheet, School of Medicine

  • J1 Request Worksheet, School of Public Health

  • Incoming J-1 Visa Holders

  • Signature Request for form Ds-2019 and I-20
  • Transfer Out Form


    • Issues

  • Paying the SEVIS Fee
  • Applying For a US Visa Stamp
  • Employment Options for Scholars
  • Applying for a Waiver of 212(e)
  • Applying for a Social Security Number
  • Reinstatement Procedures
  • Maintaining Legal F-1/J-1 Status
  • NSEERS Special Registration


    • * For exceptions to this policy please contact the OIS directly, (410) 955-3371.