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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.

2025 Mizzou Abroad Photo Contest winners.

Nov. 19, 2025

Mizzou Abroad Photo Contest 2025 winners

Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to everyone who submitted photos to this year's contest!

Paulina Brouder with IES Abroad president and CEO Gregory Hess.

Nov. 6, 2025

Director of study abroad and international partnerships receives national recognition

Paulina Brouder was recognized as a Volunteer of the Year at the IES Abroad Annual Conference.

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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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July 11, 2025

Updates to visa reciprocity

On July 8, the U.S. Department of State made several changes to the visa reciprocity schedule. This schedule outlines the fee, number of entries and validity period of a visa that is issued to citizens of a specific country to travel to the United States.

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June 16, 2025

Mizzou students earn over $220,000 in study abroad scholarships for upcoming terms

Recipients of summer and fall 2025 term study abroad scholarships are announced.