INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES
1126 H.J. PATTERSON HALL, COLLEGE PARK, MD 20742
PH: (301) 314-7740
WWW.ISSS.UMD.EDU
NON-PAID APPOINTMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS NOT SPONSORED BY UMD
This chart outlines the documents required for ISSS to approve a non-paid appointment in the PHR system. This approval process is for foreign
nationals’ whose immigration status is not sponsored by the University of Maryland, College Park.
For more information about the approval process, please visit
https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/international-student-scholar-services/non-paid-phr-appointments.
Immigration
Status
Description
Documents Required
Adjustment of
Status
Individuals with a pending Adjustment of Status
application under Section 245 of the INA with a valid
EAD
● Authorization for Employment: Valid Employment
Authorization Document (EAD) [(c)(9) or (c)(16) or (c)(24)]
● Supporting Document: Proof of funding or academic benefit
(e.g. proof that the activity will be used for course credit,
enrollment in established internship program, etc.)
A-1
Foreign Diplomatic Personnel
Individuals in the U.S as employees of a foreign
government, e.g., ambassador, minister, diplomat,
or consular officer.
Not authorized to work at UMD.
Dependent of A-1/A-2 Visa Holder
Immediate family members of foreign government
officials (Dependents also carry A-1/A-2 status)
● Authorization for Employment: Valid EAD [(c)(4)]
● Supporting Document: Proof of funding or academic benefit
(e.g. proof that the activity will be used for course credit,
enrollment in established internship program, etc.)
B-1
Visitor for Business
Individuals in the U.S. for a short time to engage in
business activities such as consulting with business
associates, attending professional/scientific
conferences and workshops, or conducting
independent research that will not benefit UMD.
May not engage in any employment in the U.S.,
including salaried work or services performed on an
independent basis.
Not eligible for an appointment in the PHR system
For information about access to University systems and
services, see the B-1 Visitor Guide.
More information can be found here:
https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/international-student-schol
ar-services/b-1b-2-business-or-visitor-visa
WB
Waiver for Business
Individuals permitted to enter the U.S. without a visa
for a stay limited to 90 days. Available only to citizens
of countries designated by the U.S. State Department.
Allows visitor to engage in business activities such as
negotiating with business associates, attending
professional conferences, or conducting independent
research.
May not engage in any employment in the U.S.,
including salaried work or services performed on an
independent basis. Cannot file for a change of status.
Not eligible for an appointment in the PHR system
For information about access to University systems and
services, see B-1 Visitor Guide.
More information can be found here:
https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/international-student-schol
ar-services/b-1b-2-business-or-visitor-visa
E-3
Temporary Worker in a Specialty Occupation
Limited to citizens of Australia; perform professional
services for a sponsoring employer in a specific
position for a fixed period of time. Employment
authorization is granted for an initial period of up to 2
years. Extensions can be granted indefinitely in
increments of up to 2 years. Annual cap of 10,500.
● Passport (Australian)
● I-94
● Authorization for Employment: Form I-797 Approval
Notice (copy acceptable), if applicable
● Proof of Placement: Copy of Labor Condition Application
(LCA – Form ETA 9035) with the UMD as Location/Place of
Employment
Dependent
● Authorization for Employment: Valid EAD [(a)(17)]
● Supporting Document: Proof of funding or academic benefit
(e.g. proof that the activity will be used for course credit,
enrollment in established internship program, etc.)
F-1 Student
F-1 Student
Individuals in the U.S. engaging in a full course of
academic study in an accredited educational program.
Curricular Practical Training
● Passport
● I-94
● Authorization for Employment: Form I-20 with endorsement
by PDSO/DSO
Optional Practical Training(OPT) or STEM OPT
● Not eligible for non-paid PHR appointment
F-2 Dependents
F-2 dependents are not authorized to work
G-1, G-2, G-3 &
G-4
Representative of International Organization
Individuals in the U.S. as representatives of an
international organization—e.g., the United
Nations—and their dependents.
Not authorized to work at UMD
Dependent
● Authorization for Employment: Valid EAD [(c)(4)]
● Supporting Document: Proof of funding or academic benefit
(e.g. proof that the activity will be used for course credit,
enrollment in established internship program, etc.)
H-1B & H-4
H-1B Temporary Worker in a Specialty Occupation
Individuals in the U.S. to perform professional services
for a sponsoring employer in a specific position for a
fixed period of time. Employment authorization is
granted for an initial period of up to 3 years.
Extensions for an additional 3 years are possible.
Further extensions permitted under certain
circumstances.
● Passport
● I-94
● Authorization for Employment: Form I-797 Approval Notice
(copy acceptable)
● Proof of Placement: Labor Condition Application (LCA –
Form ETA 9035) with the UMD as Location/Place of
Employment
Note
: For remote access to Evergreen database, please contact an
ISSS advisor directly
H-4 Dependent
● Authorization for Employment: Valid EAD [(c)(26)]
● Supporting Document: Proof of funding or academic benefit
(e.g. proof that the activity will be used for course credit,
enrollment in established internship program, etc.)
J-1
Exchange Visitor (Student)
Individuals in the U.S. as exchange visitors for the
primary purpose of studying at an academic institution
under the auspices of the US Department of State and
a Designated Program Sponsor
● Passport
● I-94
● Authorization for Employment: Valid Form DS-2019
● Proof of Placement: Letter of authorization from
Responsible Officer (RO)/Alternate Responsible Officer
(ARO) authorizing off-campus or academic training
Note
: After degree completion, not eligible for non-paid appointment
Exchange Visitor (Short-term Scholar, Professor,
Research Scholar; Specialist; Trainee; Alien Physician)
Individuals in the U.S. as exchange visitors under the
auspices of the US Department of State and a
Designated Program Sponsor.
This includes Fulbright scholars who are placed at
the University of Maryland.
● Passport
● I-94
● Authorization for Employment: Valid Form DS-2019 with
UMD listed as “Primary Site of Activity”
● Proof of Placement (If UMD is not listed on the DS-2019):
submit a letter of authorization from Responsible Officer
(RO)/Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) authorizing
activities and confirming that UMD has been added as a
second site in SEVIS; J-1 Incidental Employment letter is
also acceptable
J-2
Dependent of J-1 Visa Holder
Individuals in the U.S. as a dependent (spouse or
unmarried child under the age of 21) of a J-1 exchange
visitor
● Authorization for Employment: Valid EAD [(c)(5)]
● Supporting Document: Proof of funding or academic benefit
(e.g. proof that the activity will be used for course credit,
enrollment in established internship program, etc.)
*Not permitted to work in any capacity without EAD*
K-1
Fiancé(e) of a US citizen
Individuals coming to the US to marry a US citizen
● Authorization for Employment: Valid EAD [(a)(6)]
● Supporting Document: Proof of funding or academic benefit
(e.g. proof that the activity will be used for course credit,
enrollment in established internship program, etc.)
M-1
Student Seeking Practical Training after Completion
of Studies
● Authorization for Employment: Valid EAD [(c)(6)]
● Supporting Document: Proof of funding or academic benefit
(e.g. proof that the activity will be used for course credit,
enrollment in established internship program, etc.)
O-1
Person of Extraordinary Ability
Individuals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts,
education, business, or athletics who are in the U.S. to
work for a sponsoring employer or organization
● Passport
● I-94
● Authorization for Employment: Form I-797 Approval Notice
(copy acceptable)
● Proof of Placement: I-129 form and itinerary
O-3 Dependents
O-3 dependents are not authorized to work.
TN
Trade NAFTA (for citizens of Canada & Mexico)
Individuals in the U.S. to perform professional services
for a sponsoring employer in a specific position for a
fixed period of time, pursuant to the provisions of the
North American Free Trade Agreement
Not eligible for non-paid PHR appointment
Asylee
Individuals who have been granted asylum status after
arrival in the U.S. based on a well-founded fear of
persecution in their home country.
● Passport (if available)
● Authorization for Employment: Letter from USCIS or
Immigration Judge order approving asylee status OR valid
EAD [(a)(5) or (c)(8)] OR Form I-94 showing asylee status
● Supporting Document: Proof of funding or academic benefit
(e.g. proof that the activity will be used for course credit,
enrollment in established internship program, etc.)
Refugee
Individuals admitted to the U.S. who have proven a
well- founded fear of persecution in their home
country. Admitted to the U.S. for one year, after which
time they can apply to become lawful permanent
residents.
● Passport or Travel Document
● Authorization for Employment: Letter from USCIS
approving refugee status OR valid EAD [(a)(3) or (a)(4)]
OR Form I-94 showing refugee status
● Supporting Document: Proof of funding or academic
benefit (e.g. proof that the activity will be used for course
credit, enrollment in established internship program,
etc.)
Temporary
Protected Status
(TPS)
Special protection from deportation is available to
qualified nationals of designated countries. Extended
by U.S. government, generally in one-year periods.
● Authorization for Employment: Valid EAD [(a)(12) or (c)(19)]
● Supporting Document: Proof of funding or academic benefit
(e.g. proof that the activity will be used for course credit,
enrollment in established internship program, etc.)
Note:
most will have a valid EAD, but there are also special provisions
automatically extending the employment authorization for
designated countries. To find out if a specific TPS-country has had the
work authorization automatically extended, see:
http://www.uscis.gov/tps
Please note that there are no “volunteer” non-paid appointments without a verifiable academic relationship to the foreign national enrolled in a degree
seeking program. All other PHR non-paid appointments are funded by fellowships, scholarships, or a salary by a third party.
"Volunteering" is not permitted when the individual was previously employed to perform such duties per the Fair Labor Standards Act Section 3(e)(4)(a). ISSS
is unable to approve a non-paid appointment for someone who was previously paid by UMD.
ISSS cannot approve a non-paid appointment prior to a foreign national’s paid appointment.
