Announcements

International Center Student Council Co-Lead Job Description

The International Center is looking to hire one graduate student to co-lead the International Center Student Council (ICSC) during the 2017-2018 academic year. ICSC Leaders will facilitate ICSC meetings, manage ICSC communication (emails, social media, flyers, etc.), ensure deadlines by volunteer members are met, organize ICSC events, and serve as a liaison between ICSC members and the U-M International Center. ICSC Co-Leaders will be supported by the Global Engagement and Education Abroad (GEEA) team.

Executive Order on Immigration: Information and Resources

On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed a new executive order entitled "Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Entry into the United States”, which revokes and replaces Executive Order 13769, issued on January 27, 2017.  The new order includes a revised 90-day entry ban on nationals of six countries - Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen – and is effective on March 16, 2017. Please refer to this page for clarifications as additional information becomes available, for updates on important and relevant changes, for information on how this order affects U-M’s international students, scholars, faculty and staff, and for Executive Order resources.

Summer 2017 Travel Guidance

If you plan to travel, be sure to review the travel resources provided on the International Center website for international students, scholars and employees.  If you are in F or J immigration status, you should, as always, check your I-20 or DS-2019 form to see if you need a new travel signature, and request a new signature if necessary at least a week prior to departure.  International students, scholars, faculty and staff may also wish to review the newly released Summer 2017 Travel Guidance, which addresses registering overseas travel, trips within the U.S., and how to handle electronic devices. 

Department of Homeland Security warns public about phone call fraud

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a warning about criminals who make calls and identify themselves as  “U.S. Immigration” employees in order to obtain personal information.  Please review the International Center’s warning about these and other fraudulent calls.  Be careful – don’t lose your money or become a victim of identity theft.

M-Pals for Incoming International Undergraduate Students

MPals is a peer-to-peer pen-pal initiative. Incoming international undergraduate students will be matched with current students at the University of Michigan. M-Pals will answer questions via email about all aspects of student life, such as: dorm-living, classes, extra-curricular clubs, banking, transportation, and more! Interested in joining M-Pals? Sign up today!

Tax Form Deadline Information for F-1 and J-1 Students and Scholars

Nonresidents for tax purposes have two deadlines, April 18 and June 15, depending on their circumstances.  Review the deadlines section of Non-Residents for Tax Purposes to see which deadline applies to you.  Tax residents have only one deadline, April 18, 2017.  If you will not be able to mail (or, for tax residents, e-file) your tax form by your deadline, you can extend your deadline to file your form, but you must still pay any taxes you owe by the deadline. 

University of Michigan Among Peace Corps’ 2017 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges & Universities

The Peace Corps announced that the University of Michigan ranked No. 4 among large schools on the agency’s 2017 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. There are 60 Wolverines currently volunteering worldwide. The University of Michigan is also a top graduate school, ranking No. 4 with 15 alumni currently volunteering.

3/6/2017: Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Entry into the United States

On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed a new executive order entitled "Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Entry into the United States." The new order revokes and replaces Executive Order 13769 that was issued on January 27, 2017.  This new Executive Order includes a revised entry ban on nationals of six countries - Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen – and is effective on March 16, 2017. 

New Website

The International Center re-launched its website on Monday, October 3.  The new website offers a responsive experience, meaning that the site adapts to users' devices like mobile phones and tablets, and has redesigned navigation and an updated look and feel.