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Dec. 5, 2025

Hold and review of USCIS benefit applications for certain individuals 

The Dec. 2 policy memo impacts individuals from the 19 countries identified in Presidential Proclamation 10949 and all pending asylum applications.

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Dec. 1, 2025

Office closing at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8

The International Center, which houses International Programs, International Student and Scholar Services and Study Abroad, will close early.

The 2025 International Engagement Award recipients pose with their awards.

Nov. 19, 2025

2025 International Engagement Award recipients announced

The awards recognize the outstanding work of faculty, staff and students to internationalize the University of Missouri.

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Oct. 23, 2025

Updated guidance from USCIS for H-1B petitions

The guidance helps clarify when petitions would be subject to the $100,000 fee implemented by the Sept. 19 Presidential Proclamation.

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Sept. 21, 2025

Message regarding Sept. 19 Presidential Proclamation 

The proclamation temporarily restricts the entry of H-1B workers currently outside the U.S. unless the sponsoring employer pays a $100,000 supplemental government fee per individual or the individual receives a national interest waiver.

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Sept. 15, 2025

Office closed 8:30–9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23

The International Center, which houses International Programs, International Student and Scholar Services and Study Abroad, will be closed.

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Sept. 9, 2025

Call for nominations: 2025 MU International Engagement Awards

MU International Programs and the Council on International Initiatives seek outstanding faculty, staff and student nominations for the 2025 International Engagement Awards. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 15.

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Sept. 8, 2025

Immigration update: Scheduling visa interview appointments

Effective Sept. 6, 2025, the Department of State now requires all nonimmigrant visa applicants to schedule interview appointments in their country of residence.

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June 5, 2025

Message regarding June 4 Presidential Proclamation

On Wednesday, June 4, President Trump issued a proclamation that fully or partially restricts the entry of nationals from specific countries, to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT Monday, June 9, 2025.

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June 2, 2025

Temporary pause in student visa appointments

If you need to apply for or renew your visa, read this announcement.