March 2020
International students in F-1 or J-1 status are required to continually update SEVIS about any address changes within 10 days of any move. The following guidance will assist the ISO […]
The U.S. Department of State has announced that, effective March 18, 2020, it is suspending routine visa services “in most countries”. The official announcement is available on the State Department […]
On March 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued joint statements with the Governments of Canada and Mexico that “Non-Essential” travel between the countries will be temporarily restricted […]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the temporary closure of in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and Application Support Centers (ASCs) to combat the spread of […]
The U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that individuals who owe tax as part of the income tax filing process this year can defer payment […]
The MIT International Scholars Office (ISchO) issued this Q&A on the COVID-19. This information was shared directly with MIT international scholars as well as Department, Lab, and Center HR administrators. […]
The ISO will be OPEN today, Thursday, March 19, from 10:00am-3:00pm for document pickup/dropoff only. As of Friday, March 20, the ISO will operate virtually (no staff physically in the […]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the temporary suspension of premium processing service for fiscal year (FY) 2021 cap-subject H-1B petitions. Petitioners filing FY 2021 cap-subject H-1B petitions will […]
As a further extension of Presidential Proclamation 9984, the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland have been added to the list of European countries from which travel to the U.S. […]
Dear International Students, We all read President Reif’s letter yesterday, March 10, announcing the transition of course instruction from on-campus to online, with both the understanding of the health concerns […]
