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…COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements at US Ports-of-Entry No Longer Required as of May 12, 2023
The White House and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have announced that, effective May 12, 20223, non-U.S. citizen travelers entering the U.S. by air, land ports, or ferry terminals…DOS/USDHS Announces Forms DS-2019 Can be Sent Electronically, effective April 27, 2023
The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that the Form DS-2019 will be eligible for electronic distribution as of April 27, 2023. The International…Visa Services at U.S. Embassy in Sudan Suspended, effective April 22, 2023
The U.S. Department of State announced the suspension of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan effective April 22, 2023. It is important to note that this suspension of…ISO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED on Monday, April 17, 2023
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, April 17, 2023 in observance of the Patriots’ Day holiday. The ISO will close for walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm…CDC Rescinds Requirement of Negative COVID-19 Test to Enter the U.S. From China – Effective March 10, 2023
On March 10, 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the rescission of the requirements for a negative COVID-19 test result to board a flight to…USCIS Announces Premium Processing Service Available for Applications Filed for F-1 OPT and F-1 STEM OPT Extension
On March 6, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of Premium Processing services to applications for F-1 Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-Completion OPT), F-1 Post-Completion Optional…ISO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED on Monday, February 20, 2023
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. The ISO will close for walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm…MIT Tax Workshops Schedule – Begin on February 21
The ISO, in partnership with the MIT Office of the Vice President for Finance (VPF), the MIT International Scholars Office (ISchO), and Sprintax, will be offering three Tax Workshops to…ISO Email Response Delays on January 25 Due to Software Transition
ISO Staff will not have access, or be able to respond to, emails on Wednesday morning, January 25 beginning at 9:00am due to an email software transition. We hope the…ISO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED Monday, January 16. 2023
The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The ISO will close beginning at…Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement For Air Passengers Entering the U.S. from China, Effective January 5, 2023
On December 28, 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that travelers who have physically been present in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including Special…