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U.S. Visa Guidance for Individuals Affected by Events in Lebanon
November 4th, 2024
DHS Announces Restrictions on Flights Carrying Travelers from Rwanda
October 22nd, 2024
ISchO Fall Welcome Reception
October 7th, 2024
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About ISchO
Staff Directory
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International Scholars Office Privacy Statement
Pre-Arrival Information
Preparing for Arrival and Living Expenses
How do I get a J-1 visa stamp? / Instructions for Entering the U.S. in J-1 Status
How do I get a J-2 visa stamp? / Instructions for Entering the U.S. as a J-2 Dependent
Health Insurance Requirements for J-1 Scholars and J-2 Dependents
Information for Daily Life
Information for Spouses, Partners and Families
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Massachusetts Driver's Licenses, Identification Cards and Cars
Experience American Culture
Managing Stressful Situations
Taking Courses at MIT
Resources and Tips for Leaving MIT and Adjusting to Home
Travel and Visa Renewal
Travel Advisory
Travel to Canada for Non-Canadians
Automatic Extension of Visas - Travel to Canada, Mexico, and "Adjacent Islands"
Maintain/Extend Your Visa Status
Maintaining Your Valid Immigration Status
Change of Address
Extending Your Stay, Changing Status, and Future Appointments
Extension of your J-1 Status
Visa Documents and Permission to Work
SEVIS Tracking System
Tax Information
Social Security Numbers and Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN)
Tax Q and A
Tax Specialists and Common Tax Forms
Tax Webinars and Tax Form Preparation (Sprintax)
MIT Administrators
MIT Visa Sponsorship Policies / MIT Policies and Procedures Section 7.11
7.11.1 Role of the International Scholars Office
7.11.2 Appointments and Reporting to the International Scholars Office
7.11.3 Visa Sponsorship
7.11.3.1 Non-immigrant Status (Visas and Who Qualifies)
J-1 Exchange Visitor (Scholar)
H-1B Visa for Temporary Workers in Specialty Occupations
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