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July 28, 2026
Beginning August 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of State will end routine visa services at 25 embassies and consulates in Africa and shift those services to regional hubs.
Embassies and consulates that will no longer provide visa services are:
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Asmara, Eritrea
- Bamako, Mali
- Banjul, The Gambia
- Brazzaville, Republic of ...
July 17, 2026
The HIO is aware of the Duration of Status rule change published July 17, 2026. We’re reviewing the final rule and will provide additional information and resources on our website as soon as they are available. The new rule goes into effect September 15, 2026 – meaning there is no immediate impact on international students and scholars.
We recognize this change may be confusing and concerning for many in the international community. In the coming days and weeks, we will share more information about what the new rule means for students ...
May 26, 2026
Congratulations to the Harvard Class of 2026 from all of us at the HIO!
To our international students who are getting their diplomas this year, it's been our pleasure to support you during your time here, and we're excited to see where the future takes you! ...