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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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US Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration) and US Department of Homeland Security Publish New Rules

Department Of Labor Publishes Rule: “Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States." and Department of Homeland Security  Publishes Rule: “Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program”. Click on title for full details.

USCIS temporarily prohibited from increasing fees on October 2, 2020

On September 29, a US District Court ruled that USCIS/Department of Homeland Security may not charge increased application fees on October 2, 2020. New fees and form versions associated with that rule that were to be required on October 2, 2020, as well as all other aspects of the 2020 USCIS fee rule, are now on hold. Click on title for full details. 

Immigration Update from the International Scholars Office

Ongoing developments, new guidance and U.S. agency clarification are coming out frequently. This update is based on the most current information available at this time. Click on title for full details.

Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers on F and J Visas from the People’s Republic of China

Update about F-1 OPT STEM Extensions

On April 19, 2017, the Washington D.C. District Court dismissed Washington Alliance of Technology Workers’ June 17, 2016 lawsuit regarding extensions of Post Completion Practical Training for foreign students who graduate from US universities in STEM fields (STEM OPT).