For Administrators

Summary

This section provides University administrators at Harvard and its affiliated hospitals with information about the U.S. government regulations affecting the appointments of international scholars and faculty members. The information is intended for administrators responsible for processing visa document requests to the HIO.

You'll find information related to sponsorship of visas for international scholars and their family members, visa options for international scholars, the programs and services provided by the HIO, and the University policies and procedures for bringing international scholars to Harvard. 

Please note that this information is not intended to be legal advice.

Visa Sponsorship at Harvard

The University sponsors visas for individuals with temporary academic appointments, including scholars and student interns, so they can enter and stay in the U.S. for the duration of their appointment. 

Hiring International Students

Under certain circumstances, the U.S. government allows an international student in either F-1 or J-1 status to request work permission beyond the graduation date in order to gain practical work experience related to their field of study in the U.S.

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