Transfers and Leaving Harvard

Most non-immigrant visa status allows students and scholars to change schools or employers although the new school or employer must prepare its own visa sponsorship prior to the change. With F and J visas, moving from one school to another while remaining on the F or J visa is called a SEVIS transfer. It is possible for H-1B visa holders to change employers as long as the new employer files for an H-1B while the individual is still working at Harvard. For more information about Transfers and Leaving Harvard, click on the visa type below applicable to you.