January 2025
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently finalized the remaining provisions of the H-1B Modernization Act first introduced in October 2023. Certain provisions related to the H-1B cap were implemented in March […]
December 2024
UPDATE: 03/04/2025: If a new federal budget or funding resolution is passed by 11:59pm on Friday, March 14, 2025, it will prevent a government shutdown in the short-term. Please check […]
The ISO will have the following walk-in or remote office hours for the Winter Break and Independent Activity Period (IAP). Please note that while walk-in hours are specific below, when […]
On November 26, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated their policy manual to remove conflicting guidance on study away programs that was posted on August 27, 2024. Specifically, […]
On Monday, December 9, 2024, the US Department of State published Public Notice 12555 in the Federal Register, updating the Exchange Visitor Skills List. The new Skills List becomes effective […]
November 2024
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The ISO will close for walk-ins beginning […]
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 […]
UPDATE: The U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon has announced it has resumed visa processing at the Embassy effective January 1, 2025. Anyone interested in applying for a new entry visa […]
If you encounter issues while traveling, and specifically at your U.S. Port-of-Entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) where additional information is requested by CBP officials, please contact the […]
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 […]
