At this point, there are no specific travel restrictions for green card holders at U-M to be aware of, though they may be implemented in the future.** As you can imagine, we're following the developments in this area quite closely and we appreciate the anxiety felt by Legal Permanent Residents who are considering traveling abroad.
Over the past few days, the International Center has learned that some current U-M students and recent graduates have had their student visas revoked and/or their SEVIS records terminated. The SEVIS record termination was done by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without notification to the university or to the students. Visa revocations are issued by the Department of State (DoS) and communicated directly to the students, without notification to the university.
The University of Michigan International Center is hosting two in-country Pre-Departure Orientations (PDO) for new international students and family members in China (Shanghai and Beijing) in May 2026.
The University of Michigan International Center will host an in-country Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) on May 31 in Mumbai, India! The International Center is seeking volunteers to serve as PDO Student Leaders. Student Leaders will share valuable information with new students and their parents in order to prepare them for their arrival in Ann Arbor. This is a great professional development opportunity!
The University of Michigan International Center is excited to host a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for new international students and parents on Friday, June 19, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. The International Center is seeking PDO Student Leaders to volunteer for this event. Student Leaders will share valuable information with new students and their parents in order to prepare them for their arrival in Ann Arbor. They will also gain experience developing skills in public speaking and peer-mentorship through this exciting opportunity to represent U-M abroad!
The University of Michigan International Center is excited to host a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for new international students and parents on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan. The International Center is seeking PDO Student Leaders to volunteer for this event. Student Leaders will share valuable information with new students and their parents in order to prepare them for their arrival in Ann Arbor. They will also gain experience developing skills in public speaking and peer-mentorship through this exciting opportunity to represent U-M abroad!
The University of Michigan International Center is excited to host a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for new international students and parents on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Hong Kong. The International Center is seeking PDO Student Leaders to volunteer for this event. Student Leaders will share valuable information with new students and their parents in order to prepare them for their arrival in Ann Arbor. They will also gain experience developing skills in public speaking and peer-mentorship through this exciting opportunity to represent U-M abroad!
International students and scholars who were in the United States in 2024 as nonresidents for U.S. tax purposes will need to prepare and mail one or more tax forms to the Internal Revenue Service.
The staff of the International Center would like to express our sympathy and concern for U-M international students, scholars, and employees affected by the recent earthquake that struck Myanmar and impacted Thailand and other nearby regions. Our thoughts are with you, your families, and friends during this challenging time.