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Harvard International Office

  • About Us
  • Statistics
  • Contact Us
  • Getting Started
      1. Student Visa Process
        1. Student Visa Options
        2. Applying for your Visa
        3. Transfer to Harvard and Change of Level
        4. Arriving in the U.S., HIO Registration, & Orientations
        5. New Student Welcome Guide
      2. Scholar Visa Process
        1. Scholar Visa Types
        2. Applying for your Visa
        3. J-1 Transfer to Harvard
        4. Arriving in the U.S., HIO Registration, & Orientations
        5. New Scholar Welcome Guide
      3. Student Intern Visa Process
        1. J-1 Student Intern Visa
        2. Applying for your Visa
        3. Arriving in the U.S., HIO Registration, & Orientations
        4. New Student Intern Welcome Guide
      4. Dependents and Family Members
        1. Dependent Visas
        2. Employment of J-2 Dependents
        3. Inviting Friends and Family Members to the U.S.
        4. Resources for Dependents
        5. New Alien Registration Requirements (Spring 2025)
        6. Travel Guidance for Commencement and Reunion Guests
  • Forms
      1. For All
        1. Change of Address Form
        2. HIO Dependent Data Sheet
        3. HIO Registration Form
        4. Travel Signature Request Form
        5. Visa Document Request Form
      2. For Students
        1. F-1 OPT Application Forms
        2. F-1 Post-Completion OPT Reporting Form
        3. HIO USCIS I-765 Receipt Information Reporting Form
        4. F-1 STEM OPT Application Forms
        5. F-1 OPT Cap Gap Request Form
        6. F-1 STEM OPT Reporting Form
        7. Host Program for International Students
        8. J-1 Academic Training Application Form
        9. J-1 Academic Training (AT) Evaluation Reporting Form
        10. J-1 On-Campus Employment Reporting Form
        11. Transfer-In Form For Students
        12. SEVP Portal Reset Request
      3. For Scholars & Student Interns
        1. J-1 Scholar Occasional Lecture Authorization Form
        2. J-1 Student Intern Certification of Enrollment and Expected Degree Completion
        3. J-1 Student Intern Evaluation Form
        4. Transfer-In Form For Scholars
      4. For Administrators
        1. HIO e-Form
        2. HIO Notice of Extension or Departure (eNED)
        3. ISD Manual
        4. J-1 Certification of English Language Proficiency
        5. J-1 Student Intern Checklist
        6. J-1 Student Intern Intake Form
  • Travel
      1. Travel Within the U.S.
      2. Travel Outside the U.S.
      3. Travel on Post-Completion OPT, STEM OPT, or AT
      4. Renewing a Visa
      5. Issues While Traveling & Emergencies
      6. eShipGlobal Instructions
  • Maintaining Visa Status
      1. For Students
        1. Your Immigration Responsibilities
        2. Working in the U.S.
        3. F-1 CPT
        4. F-1 Employment with an International Organization
        5. F-1 OPT
        6. F-1 STEM OPT
        7. J-1 Academic Training
        8. Extensions
        9. Leave of Absence
        10. Leaving Harvard and Transferring Out
      2. For Scholars
        1. Your Immigration Responsibilities (J-1 Scholars)
        2. Your Immigration Responsibilities (all other visas)
        3. J-1 Scholar Occasional Lectures & Consultations
        4. Scholar Extensions
        5. Leaving Harvard and Transferring Out
      3. For Student Interns
        1. Your Immigration Responsibilities
        2. Student Intern Extensions
        3. Ending Your Internship
  • Harvard Resources
      1. Welcome Guide
        1. Bank Accounts & Credit Cards
        2. Cell Phones
        3. Harvard ID
        4. Health Care & Insurance
        5. HIO Orientations
        6. Host Program
        7. Housing
        8. J Exchange Visitor Guide
        9. Safety, Scams, & Identity Protection
        10. Spouses, Partners, & Children
        11. State Issued ID
      2. Taxes & Social Security
        1. Prepare for Tax Season
        2. General Tax Information
        3. Tax Residency
        4. Sprintax Returns
        5. Tax Reporting Documents
        6. Tax Deadlines
        7. Tax ID Numbers (SSN/ITIN)
        8. Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
        9. Social Security Number (SSN)
        10. State Taxes
        11. Tax Refunds
        12. Departing Harvard
        13. Additional Tax Resources
      3. Campus Resources
        1. Academic Life
        2. Athletic Facilities
        3. Counseling Services
        4. Harvard's International Community
        5. Libraries and Museums
        6. On-Campus Dining
        7. Religious Services
        8. Transportation
  • HU Administrators
      1. Visa Sponsorship Process
        1. FAQ For International Students and Campus Stakeholders: What You Need to Know
        2. About Visa Sponsorship at Harvard
        3. Step 1: Academic Appointments and Funding
        4. Step 2: Initiate Visa Sponsorship Request
        5. Step 3: Informing the HIO
        6. Step 4: Extending Visa Status & Leaving Harvard
        7. Using ISD
      2. Visa Information
        1. Types of Scholar Visas
        2. J-1 Research Scholar and Professor Visa
        3. J-1 Student Intern Visa
        4. H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
        5. O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
        6. TN Visa for Canadians and Mexicans
        7. E-3 Visa for Australians
        8. Hiring International Students
        9. 212e and 12/24 Month Bars for J Visa Holders
        10. Notice of Filing of Labor Condition Applications
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U.S. immigration updates: The University is aware of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security order to terminate Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification for the 2025-26 academic year. Harvard is committed to maintaining our ability to host our international students and scholars, who hail from more than 140 countries and enrich the University and this nation. More information and updates will be provided as they become available.

Review our frequently asked questions for information and resources on immigration actions and guidance for international students and scholars. Check back often for new updates. More info

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  4. Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

Can I apply for an ITIN when I am not in the U.S.?

Applying from outside of the U.S. will be difficult but is possible.

  • Prepare for Tax Season
  • General Tax Information
  • Tax Residency
  • Sprintax Returns
  • Tax Reporting Documents
  • Tax Deadlines
  • Tax ID Numbers (SSN/ITIN)
  • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
    • ITIN Application Instructions
    • What to do upon receipt of the ITIN
    • What if my ITIN application was rejected?
    • ITINs for non-students and dependents
    • Receiving an SSN after an ITIN
    • Can I apply for an ITIN when I am not in the U.S.?
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • State Taxes
  • Tax Refunds
  • Departing Harvard
  • Additional Tax Resources

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