Knowledge Base
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9 Articles iMIT Troubleshooting
4 Articles Connecting with the ISO
10 Articles Requesting I-20/DS-2019
- How long does it take to review/process my I-20/DS-2019 application after I submit it?
- How do I check the status of my ISO online request?
- Can my I-20/DS-2019 application be expedited?
- Once approved, how long will it take to mail my I-20/DS-2019 to me?
- When can I start working on my Online Check-In?
8 Articles Tax Help
31 Articles Visa and Immigration
- My entry visa in my passport is expiring soon, do I need to leave the U.S. and obtain a new visa before it expires?
- If I am an international student who needs to travel to perform field work for my research and to advance my degree, how should I weigh the risks?
- How can students check if their SEVIS records have been terminated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security?
- Will there be more travel bans impacting specific countries? Where can I check?
- What can students do to help ensure their visa application will be processed on time?
18 Articles Maintaining Status
- My SEVP Portal Account is locked or I forgot my password, what should I do?
- A Green Card application has been filed on my behalf, and the Form I-140 has been approved, can MIT continue to issue Form I-20/Form DS-2019 for me to maintain my F-1 or J-1 student status and authorized F-1/J-1 benefits?
- Must my passport be valid for 6 months into the future when I enter the U.S. from abroad?
- Spring 2021 Registration Guidance for International First-Year Students
- USDHS Guidance for Fall 2020 Continues for Spring 2021 – posted December 11, 2020
24 Articles Employment
- Do I need work authorization to work at Harvard or other local universities/hospitals/research institutions?
- When can I work off-campus?
- What can students do to help ensure their F-1 Optional Practical Training or F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training Extension application can be processed by USCIS on time?
- How do visa delays affect funding/fellowships/ Research Assistantships, etc.?
- A Green Card application has been filed on my behalf, and the Form I-140 has been approved, can MIT continue to issue Form I-20/Form DS-2019 for me to maintain my F-1 or J-1 student status and authorized F-1/J-1 benefits?
10 Articles Daily Life and Common Issues
- Why do I have an ISO Hold (CE or OC) on my registration and ID card?
- My dependent is going to pursue a full-time degree program, do they need to change their visa status?
- Can an International Student/Scholar Attend a Protest or Demonstration?
- I need legal advice, where can I go to contact an attorney/lawyer?
- Jury Duty: I am an international student and received a notice to serve jury duty. I’m I required to serve on a jury?