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This page has the latest news of interest to international scholars. Please address any questions to an advisor in the MIT International Scholars Office.

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News

ISchO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024

The ISchO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. ISchO will re-open on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Celebrate International Education Week

International Scholars Office

U.S. Visa Guidance for Individuals Affected by Events in Lebanon

On October 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of State published on its website guidance regarding visa processing at U.S. Embassy in Beirut.

DHS Announces Restrictions on Flights Carrying Travelers from Rwanda

The Secretary of Homeland Security has directed all flights to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present within, Rwanda to arrive at one of three designated international airports: Chicago O'Hare, John F. Kennedy, or Washington-Dulles. The directive is related to an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease. Read published notice here.

ISchO Fall Welcome Reception

ISchO's Fall Welcome Reception will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 2 pm - 4 pm. Download flyer

MIT Postdoc Association to host immigration attorney session on June 5

MIT Postdoc Association

The MIT PDA is excited to host Aaron Bloomberg, partner at Fragomen, a leading immigration law practice in the US and internationally. 

Scams targeting Chinese students and Scholars

MIT International Students Office

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a warning about a current scam targeting Chinese communities in the U.S.

USCIS Announces Application Fee Increases, Effective April 1, 2024

On January 31, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Final Rule to adjust fees for certain immigration and naturalization benefit applications, effective April 1, 2024.

Department of State Pilot Program – Domestic Visa Renewals for Qualified H-1B Visa Applicants

The Department of State has released additional information and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the pilot program to allow certain H-1B nonimmigrants to renew their visas in the U.S.

USCIS Premium Processing Fees to Increase Effective February 26, 2024

On December 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) announced a final rule that will increase the filing fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for Premium Processing for certain applications, using Form I-907 Request for Premium Processing, due to inflation. The final rule will become effective on applications postmarked, or received via online filing, on or after February 26, 2024.

Additional New Support Offering for Staff, Postdocs, and Faculty

MIT will be hosting two small, moderated discussion groups for all staff, postdocs, and faculty on Thursday, November 30 and Wednesday, December 6: Processing Your Emotions During Troubling Times.