International Participants

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL REQUIRE A VISA TO ENTER THE U.S.

 Based on updated guidance from the United States Citizenship & Immigration Service [USCIS], participants who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents are now strongly encouraged to follow the appropriate steps to secure a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa for participation in a BSPH Institute. NOTE: Internet MPH students who are participating in the Institutes must apply for F-1 student visas. Exceptions are made only on a case-by-case basis.

International Summer Institute participants who need a  J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa must complete a  JHSPH Summer Institute J1 Request Form, and provide a copy of their passport biographical page with the request as well as funding documentation. Please email scanned copy  of completed form and supporting documents to Ayesha Khan akhan@jhsph.edu

The B1/B2 visitor's visa and the visa waiver program are not appropriate for Summer Institute participants. Please see information from the The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding the B1/B2 visa and study in the US. International Student Services advises that students attempting to enter the U.S. on a B1/B2 visitor visa or visa waiver program, might be detained at the aiport upon arrival and possibly returned to their home country .  

Please see our International Students Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.