ISSS Scholar Information Sessions

ISSS offers information sessions for scholars. These sessions will all be hosted through Zoom webinar format to accommodate all UMN Campuses.

Upcoming Sessions

Register for Information Sessions
All sessions share the same registration form

H-1B Employee Information Session

Thursday, November, 5
12:00 p.m. (CST)
Online via Zoom (link will be sent to those who register)

This session is for H-1B employees who are employed at the University of Minnesota. Presenters will address topics including: status maintenance requirements, international travel, extensions of H-1B status, change or termination of employment, government site visits, and any recent updates to H-1B regulations.

J-1 Scholar Information Session

Tuesday, November, 10
12:00 p.m. (CST)
Online via Zoom (link will be sent to those who register)

This session is for J-1 Scholars who are actively participating in their programs at the University of Minnesota. Presenters will address topics including: status maintenance requirements, international travel, extensions of J-1 status, employment limitations, and any recent updates to J-1 regulations.

Last updated: September 16, 2026