News and Announcements

November 2024

ISO EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER for PORT-OF-ENTRY ISSUES
November 1, 2024

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

USDHS Announces Flight Restrictions on Flights Carrying Travelers from Rwanda
October 23, 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 […]

ISO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED on Monday, October 14, 2024
October 5, 2024

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

F-1 Five Month Temporary Absence Rule Applies to All Travel Outside the U.S.
September 27, 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 […]

State Department Announces Extension of Post-Degree STEM J-1 Academic Training Eligibility for Undergraduate and Pre-Doctoral Degree Programs to June 30, 2026.
September 17, 2024

In an email to J Exchange Visitor Visa Program Sponsors on September 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of State has extended the post-degree J-1 Academic Training STEM Extension until June 30, 2026 for students who have […]

August 2024

J-1 On-Campus Employment Authorization Reminder for New and Continuing J-1 Students
August 30, 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 […]

Freedom of Expression at MIT
August 30, 2024

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.

ISO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED on Monday, September 2, 2024
August 29, 2024

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 Walk-In Office Hours Return to Fall Hours starting Monday, August 5
August 2, 2024

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 Student Arrival and Orientation Resources
August 2, 2024

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 […]