USDOS Extends Again Discretion on Waivers of In-Person Visa Interviews for Certain Nonimmigrants
On December 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of State announced that it has again extended authorization to consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants…ISO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED December 25, 2023 through January 1, 2024
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed for a holiday break on Monday, December 25, 2023 through Monday, January 1, 2024. The ISO will close beginning at 3:00pm…ISO Closed on Thursday-Friday, November 23-24, 2023 for Thanksgiving Holiday
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, 2023 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Veterans’ Day. The ISO will close…REMINDER: Obtaining Travel Signatures on Form I-20/Form DS-2019
*NOTE: You can leave the U.S. without a travel validation signature, but you will need one to re-enter. Travel validation signatures on the Form I-20 (F visa holders) or Form…Potential Impact on International Students and Scholars of a U.S. Government Shutdown
On November 16, 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the stopgap two-step spending bill, passed passed by the U.S. Congress, into law. The spending bill extends funding until Friday, January…ISO Closed on Friday, November 10, 2023
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans’ Day. The ISO will close to walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm on Thursday, November…U.S. Visa Services Suspended in Israel
On October 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of State posted the following notice on the U.S. Embassy-Israel website concerning nonimmigrant (NIV) and immigrant (IV) visa processing in Israel: “Due to…ISO Closed on Monday, October 9, 2023
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The ISO will close to walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm on Friday,…Potential Impact on International Students & Scholars of a U.S. Government Shutdown
September 30, 2023: The U.S. Congress this evening passed a continuing resolution to allow the government to remain funded for the next 45 days, avoiding a shutdown.We will continue to…Fall 2023 ISO Orientation Sessions
For information on ISO New International Student Orientation programs for admitted students to the Fall 2023 semester, please view the “Orientation Program” page on the ISO website: https://iso.mit.edu/getting-started/orientation-program/ After September…ISO Closed on Monday, September 4, 2023
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The ISO will close to walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm…USCBP Announces Tourist Visa Waiver Program Not Available If Individual has Past Travel to Cuba
On July 6, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that nationals who have been present in any State Sponsor of Terrorism country, including Cuba, would NOT be eligible…ISO Office Schedule Around the Independence Day Holiday – July 3-4, 2023
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the U.S. Independence Day holiday. The ISO office schedule will…ISO CLOSED on Monday, June 19, 2023
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The ISO will close to walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm on…ISO Summer Office Hours, Holiday Schedule effective June 20-August 4, 2023
ISO Staff will be working this Summer 2023 Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm, but will have a hybrid of walk-in hours and days when Staff will be in the office or working…USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Change of Status Applications to F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status
On June 12, 2023, USCIS announced that it will expand the use of premium processing for applications for Change of Status to F, M, or J nonimmigrant status filed using…Nonimmigrant Visa Application Fees Increase Delayed until June 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of State announced on May 26, 2023 that the implication of the increase in nonimmigrant and special visa fees, scheduled to go into effect on May 30,…ISO CLOSED on Monday, May 29, 2023
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The ISO will close to walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm…USDHS/SEVP Announce COVID-19 Flexibilites End at Start of Fall 2023 Term
On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that the COVID-19 regulatory flexibilities, including where exceptions were provided to the maximum number of online courses that can…