News and Announcements

November 2024

Post-Election Reflection
November 12, 2024

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 […]

U.S. Visa Guidance for Individuals Affected by Events in Lebanon
November 4, 2024

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 […]

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 […]