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Driver’s License
Provide this address to the DMV:
Joplin License Office
1110 E 7th St #6
Joplin, MO 64801
417‑623‑9700
Social Security Number
Provide this address to the SSA:
Social Security Administration
4102 S Arizona Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
800‑772‑1213
All international students at MSSU are automatically enrolled in LewerMark Student Health Insurance.
Exceptions:
(These programs provide their own insurance.)
How to Get Your Insurance Card
Who to Contact
Insurance questions: 1‑800‑821‑7710
Billing questions:
Degree‑Seeking Students
Enroll with your academic advisor.
Students Who Took the Michigan English Test
Enroll with:
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Class Schedule
Classes for the upcoming semester
Enrollment Requirements
Immigration regulations require:
International students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week during the semester.
If you plan to transfer to another U.S. institution, complete the form below.
CPT allows you to work in an internship or practicum related to your major while you are still a student.
Important CPT Rules
CPT Application Form (completed by your academic advisor)
OPT allows you to work in the U.S. after graduation in a job related to your degree.
When to Apply
You may not work until you receive:
OPT Application Form & Instructions
Item #27: use code (c)(3)(B) for OPT
OPT Application Checklist
Mailing Address for OPT
USCIS Chicago Lockbox
Attn: I‑765 CO3
P.O. Box 805373
Chicago, IL 60680‑5374
After You Get a Job
Report the following to the International Student Services Coordinator:
Who Qualifies
Students who completed a STEM degree.
Required Forms
STEM OPT Reporting Requirements
Students, employers, and the DSO must follow specific reporting rules during the STEM OPT period.
SEVIS Information
Mailing Address for STEM OPT
USCIS
Attn: I‑765 C03
P.O. Box 805373
Chicago, IL 60680‑5374