International Students

Welcome International Students!

For questions regarding Health Insurance for international students, please see:

UNM Global Education Office - Health Care Website

Afghan Community

SHAC offers medical and mental health support to students of the Afghan community.

1. If an Afghanistan Citizen has been employed by/on behalf of the US Government, this link advises on how to apply for a special Visa to leave Afghanistan:
   
   https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html 
   
   
2. To view the most up-to-date information on the situation in Afghanistan and potential assistance for evacuation:
   
   U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan (usembassy.gov)
   
   
3. Non-Profits assisting in relocation:
   
   LIRS (Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service)
   No One Left Behind

For information about SHAC Services, click on the following links:

• SHAC Medical Appointments
• SHAC Counseling Appointments
• SHAC Frequently Asked Questions
• Counseling Tips for Students

For more information about SHAC Services or to schedule an appointment at SHAC, please call (505) 277-3136.