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Jan. 25, 2026

Offices closed Jan. 26; services available remotely

Advising services will be available online and advisers can be reached via email during this time.

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Jan. 15, 2026

Immigrant visa processing updates

The Department of State announced that it will pause all visa issuance to immigrant visa applicants from 75 countries.

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Dec. 22, 2025

International Programs offices closed Dec. 25–Jan. 1

Regular office hours will resume Friday, Jan. 2.

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Dec. 16, 2025

Travel restrictions and limits for individuals from certain countries 

The new presidential proclamation restricts or limits entry of individuals from 38 countries.

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Dec. 5, 2025

UPDATE: Hold and review of USCIS benefit applications for certain individuals 

The Jan. 1 updated policy memo impacts individuals from the countries identified in Presidential Proclamation 10998.

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. 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.