Welcoming international students and scholars from all over the world to MIIS.
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 15th, 2009
If you are a new student, you will receive an email from Dr. Corinna Noelke from Middlebury College with the subject: MIIS Immigration Data Request.
This email will direct you to Foreign National Information System (FNIS) website. You will be given login/password information and instructions on completing the information. This is not a U.S. government [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 15th, 2009
If you are graduating in December, NOW is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is a 12-month work authorization for students in F-1 Status. To apply for OPT you must submit an application to USCIS and the processing time can take up to three months. The Office of International Services suggests [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 4th, 2009
If you are a new international student and will be working on campus, you will need to apply for a social security number. In order to apply for a social security number, you will first need to pick up an SSN Application packet from Human Resources or the Office of International Services.
As a part of the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 4th, 2009
If you were not able to make the International Student Orientation, you can view the International Student Orientation. The viewing time is about 24 minutes and you will be provided with information on the Office of International Services, basic immigration information, student regulations and work authorization. watch?v=64AruAjm93Y
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 20th, 2009
General new student orientation begin on Monday, August 24, 2009. On TUESDAY, AUGUST 24TH FROM 1:30 TO 2:30 there will be a meeting for international students in the Irvine Auditorium. Information to be covered includes:
Introduction to the Office of International Services
Immigration essentials for international students
Types of work authorization
Travel information
Social Security and DMV information
Please be sure [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 20th, 2009
One of the truly unique aspects of a graduate education at MIIS is the exposure to students from all over the world. International students make up 40% of the incoming Fall 2009 students and come from approximately 40 countries.
AFGHANISTAN, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AZERBAIJAN, BELARUS, BELIZE, BRAZIL, BURKINA FASO, CANADA, CHINA (PRC), DENMARK, EL SALVADOR, FRANCE, GERMANY, [...]
Posted in Institute News, Uncategorized on Mar 26th, 2009
Posted in International Bazaar, Uncategorized on Mar 26th, 2009