November 2024
To our Current International Students and Recent Alumni, I know many of us are still reflecting on the results of last week’s U.S. elections. As with every election, when there […]
On October 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of State published on its website guidance regarding visa processing at U.S. Embassy in Beirut. In summary, routine nonimmigrant visa processing (including F and […]
October 2024
In an October 17, 2024 announcement, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) has directed all flights to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled […]
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. The ISO will close for walk-ins beginning at […]
September 2024
On August 27, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Alert that appears to reference the removal of the exception to the F-1 Five Month Temporary Absence […]
August 2024
All students in J-1 status who wish to work on-campus, or will continue to work on-campus at MIT (including any research assistantship, teaching assistantship, or fellowship with service requirement) need […]
MIT maintains a firm commitment to ensuring that everyone in the community can express their views freely. Learn more about MIT’s policies about freedom of expression, harassment, and demonstration activities on campus.
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The ISO will close for walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm […]
ISO Staff will be returning to Fall office hours starting on Monday, August 5. The ISO will continue to be working Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm, but will have a hybrid of […]
New Students beginning in the Fall 2024 term are encouraged to access our extensive resources under the “Getting Started” section of our webpage (https://iso.mit.edu/getting-started/). These resources include guidance on preparing […]
