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March 4, 2025

The HIO is pleased to announce an informational session for Harvard students and scholars about Green Cards and Work Visas. This session is intended to help people learn about what happens after Harvard visa sponsorship ends. Join local attorney Ellen Davey-Fleming speaking about immigration during this session that will include a period for Q and A. The session will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm via Zoom. Registration details ...

February 27, 2025

Effective May 1, 2025, the fee for processing the OPT STEM Extension will increase from $300 to $350.

This adjustment is necessary to address the rising costs associated with maintaining and managing ...

February 19, 2025

If you plan to travel during the upcoming Harvard Spring Break, we wish you safe travels. The Harvard International Office (HIO) is dedicated to supporting you during the break in academic activities on campus. We know that your international travel necessitates a lot of planning and coordination on your end. With that in mind, the HIO is available to help you navigate your considerations both in advance and during your travel.

Here's a quick guide to travel documents that you will need as you complete your travel and return from Spring Break.  If you have questions after reviewing this information, please contact your HIO Advisor. We’re here to help.    

Personal Stories

Be your authentic self. Do not feel pressured to ‘act American’ or adopt a mode of life that you are not used to, or comfortable with. People value authenticity and it is what sets you apart from scores of other students on campus.

Asmer Asrar Safi - Pakistan - Harvard College

The professors that I was fortunate to learn from this semester were all prominent scholars in the field and some of the humblest people I have ever met in my life. Interacting with them in class, office hours, and through emails taught me so much about impactful leadership and mentorship.

Hinako Irei - Japan - Harvard Graduate School of Education

Represented at Harvard this year

International population over time

International population this year