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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 28, 2026

Recent actions by the Russian government may have significant consequences for Harvard international students and scholars in Russia or who may be traveling there. 

The Russian Ministry of Justice recently added three Harvard unitsthe Harvard

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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 ...

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