Maintenance of Status Workshops

Find upcoming workshops and webinars for international students and scholars regarding maintenance of status, including topics such as understanding visa regulations and travel.

International Scholar Workshops

J-1 | Gallagher (Garnett-Powers) on Visitor Scholar Insurance Plans for J-1 Scholars

Representatives from Gallagher (Garnett-Powers and Associates) will be available via zoom to talk about the J-1 Visiting Scholar insurance plans.

Topics to be addressed include:

Understanding U.S. health insurance jargon
How to use the health insurance plans to keep out-of-pocket costs less
How to best use the Basic plan given its minimal coverage
How to locate a provider in a specific zip code
How to read an "Explanation of Benefits"
Difference between Gallagher (Garnett-Powers), the insurance broker, and the actual insurance company

Note: This presentation will be focused on the Visiting Scholar plans and not the postdoctoral insurance plans; some of the material may be helpful, however, to new postdocs unfamiliar with systems of healthcare and insurance in the U.S.

General Health Insurance Questions? Email us at ifsoinsurance@ucsd.edu

DATE: Coming Soon in 2024

J-1 | Understanding 212E and the 12- and 24-Month Bars

If you are currently in a J1 status, we invite you to join us for an informational session on regulatory requirements that may affect you. Topics will include the 12-month bar, 24-month bar, 212e two-year home residency requirement, and more. Find out how these topics may affect you and your dependents. Q&A will be held at the end of the session.

DATE: Coming Soon in 2024

Travel and Re-entry

This workshop is for faculty and scholars in nonimmigrant visa classifications sponsored by UC San Diego who are planning to travel outside the U.S. Learn about the various updates that could impact your travel and re-entry to the U.S., as well as understanding the process for J-1s to request a travel signature, which documents you will need to reenter the U.S., and steps you should take once you have re-entered.

DATE: Coming Soon in 2024

International Student Workshops

F-1 | Know the Rules for F-1 Students

Understand the basic rules and regulations you need to follow to maintain your F-1 immigration status while studying at UC San Diego!

See recorded webinar here.

J-1 | Know the Rules for J-1 Students

Understand the basic rules and regulations you need to follow to maintain your J-1 immigration status while studying at UC San Diego!

See recorded webinar here.