International students beginning a new program of study at UM or deferring admission for a future semester are required to complete this form no later than two weeks after the program start date listed on their Form I-20. Click on www.miami.edu/arrivalconfirmation to get started.
Information provided will be used by ISSS to report your arrival and enrollment at UM to SEVIS. For students who are not in the U.S., information entered will provide guidance on Form I-20 or DS-2019 issuance for your arrival to the U.S. for a future semester.
New students: Click on www.miami.edu/immigrationsession to complete the mandatory session. To successfully complete the Online Immigration Session, you must correctly answer all of the questions. (Video only viewable on Chrome, Explorer, and Firefox).
Attend International Student Orientation (ISO)
International Student Orientation (ISO) is a pre-orientation program sponsored by ISSS for all new and transfer University of Miami international students in F-1 and J-1 status. ISO is held at the beginning of each semester (August and January) and complements campus-wide orientation programs for incoming students by providing them with information and experiences that will assist in their transition to living and studying in the U.S. ISO is a wonderful opportunity for students to make new friends from around the world and get to know the ISSS team!
Click here for the ISO Schedule.
Who should not attend ISO?
- Study-abroad students should attend the Study Abroad Office’s Exchange Student Orientation. For dates, time, and location, contact the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@miami.edu or visit their website at www.miami.edu/studyabroad.
- Parents who plan to accompany their undergraduate student to the U.S. should attend the Family Orientation Program. For Family Orientation check-in dates, time, and location, contact the Department of Orientation at orientation@miami.edu or visit their website at www.miami.edu/orientation.
Social Security number (SSN)
If you have on-campus employment, you must apply for a Social Security Number (SSN). You must wait until your SEVIS registration is complete and you have been in the U.S. for a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to applying for an SSN. Please visit Social Security Number for application instructions.
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
If you have been hired to work on campus, you must complete Form I-9 in Workday, UM’s human resources system. You must wait until your SEVIS registration is complete and you have a SSN prior to completing Form I-9 in Workday. Please visit www.miami.edu/ose for more employment information.
Florida Driver’s License or Florida ID
If you plan to apply for a Florida Driver’s License or Florida ID, you must wait until your SEVIS registration is complete and you have been in the U.S. for a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to applying. Please visit Obtaining a Driver's License for application instructions.
