Programs and support services provided by this office include the following: arrival and housing services, host individual and family programs, post-arrival and predeparture orientation, visa advising, international practical training assistance, referral to campus services, liaison with academic advisers, quarterly newsletters, support for the International Student Council, campus nationality groups and social and cultural programming. Individuals who have been granted asylum or refugee status in the United States and individuals who have been granted lawful permanent resident status should apply for admission through the UMKC Admissions Office located in the Administrative Center. Along with their application for admission, these individuals should submit a copy of their I-94 arrival card (for asylum or refugee) or permanent resident card (green card) as evidence of their status. A copy of the Employment Authorization Document (EAD card) will not be considered as proof of permanent resident status. UMKC applicants and students will be considered as international students if they entered the United States on a nonimmigrant visa and have a permanent resident application pending with U.S. Immigration. |
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