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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
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!
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!
F-1 | Next Steps: Options After Graduation
Are you an F-1 international student completing your program this Spring or Summer? If so, this informational session is for you! Grab a cup of coffee and tune in to understand options available to you to maintain your F-1 status in the U.S. after graduation, including working, transferring to a new school/program, or pursuing a higher degree level at UC San Diego!