Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Getting Your Visa and Entering the US


Getting your visa is a very important stage of starting your adventure at Mizzou! Be sure to start applying for your visa early. Below are some resources that can guide and provide information on this very important stage of your new adventure!

Visa Types: The International Center provides information on the
types of visas that students can apply for and information association with each specific visa. Click here to gain additional information about the different types of visas.
Welcome Guide: The Welcome Guide for International Students provides information on the process for obtaining a US visa.
Click here to look at the Welcome Guide.

Key Tips
-Pay any necessary
visa and SEVIS fees
-You can apply for a student visa at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate
-Add your spouse or children to your SEVIS record, if applicable.
-Check out the
EducationUSA and ICE sites for helpful information immigration and living in the U.S.

It is important to start applying for your visa as early as possible. If you have any questions related to the visa process please contact The International Center.


After you get off plane when you arrive, there are things that you should be aware of for immigration purposes. Knowing what documents you need when arrive at Customs and also what documents you need to take with you will allow your arrival procedures to be smoother.
Here are some resources that can provide you with some insight on arrival procedures when you enter the US:


-The
International Center Website lists the documents and information that you will need for travel document and entry procedures into the US.
-The
Welcome Guide for international students provides information on entry procedures into the US.

Highlights
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Check out the website to learn more about The International Center and the services that are provided.
-Be sure to check out
Mizzou ISSS Page on Facebook to learn more about your new adventure at the University of Missouri!
-If you have any questions or comments, please use this blog as a resource!

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