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October 29, 2024

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, November 13, 2024, from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm via Zoom.   ...

October 17, 2024

Please be advised that the HIO virtual advising session scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, from 4 PM to 5 PM will not be held. This cancellation is due to a special occasion, as the office is celebrating its 80th anniversary. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we commemorate this significant milestone. Please feel free to reach out via email or check our website for alternate advising times. ...

October 10, 2024

The 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery (DV-2026), also known as the "Green Card Lottery," is open for registration. This U.S. government-instituted program offers over 50,000 immigrant visas to individuals from countries with low immigration rates to the United States. Applications are accepted electronically and the process is free. Any site charging a fee is not affiliated with the U.S. government.

Personal Stories

The people here are the best part about Harvard. Never be afraid to be vulnerable, ask questions, and learn from others. You will learn more from late night chats or asking mentors than you ever will from Google or your classes.

Matthew Andrews - South Africa - Harvard College

It’s fun being among such a large and diverse community of students and scholars. Not only diverse in terms of nationality, but also in terms of interests and fields of study. In my first six months at Harvard, I had both become an intern as an Office of Technology Fellow, and had acted in a Shakespeare play run by the student drama society. Such are the possibilities at this institution.

Seun Araromi - England - Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Represented at Harvard this year

International population over time

International population this year