# Homepage ## Serving Harvard's International Community We provide information on immigration issues (work permits, travel), financial questions, adjustment to life in the United States, and resources at Harvard and in the community. [ New to Harvard? See Our Welcome Guide arrow\_circle\_right ](/life-community/welcome-guide) ![Autumn leaves fall on one of the iron gated entrances to Harvard Yard](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2026-05/Harvard%20Autumn.jpg?itok=Fo9Y_Dbi) ### We're Here To Help The HIO is part of the University’s Central Administration and offers services to international students and scholars at Harvard College, the graduate and professional schools, as well as the numerous research centers and affiliated teaching hospitals, to minimize the difficulties they may experience both upon arrival and later during their stay at Harvard. [ About Our Team & Our Services arrow\_circle\_right ](/resources/contact-us) ![A foot bridge across the Charles River with buildings in the background](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-04/Harvard_Foot_Bridge%20-%20Copy_resized.png?itok=xiaX4krs) ## Latest News [### Department of State Consolidates Visa Processing to Regional Hubs in Africa ](/news/2026/07/department-state-consolidates-visa-processing-regional-hubs-africa) 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... ![The word "UPDATE" superimposed over a blurry background of a city street](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/Update%20image_resized.jpg?itok=WmP_t1UY) [### DHS Announces Significant Changes to F and J Visa Regulations ](/news/2026/07/dhs-announces-significant-changes-f-and-j-visa-regulations) July 20, 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... ![The word "UPDATE" superimposed over a blurry background of a city street](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/Update%20image_resized.jpg?itok=WmP_t1UY) [### Congratulations, Graduates! ](/news/2026/05/congratulations-graduates) May 26, 2026 Congratulations to the Harvard Class of 2026 from all of us at the HIO! To our international students who are getting their diplomas this year, it's been our pleasure to support you during your time here, and we're excited to see where the future takes... ![Harvard graduates seated in rows in Harvard Yard during commencement](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Commencement.jpg?itok=Oy_8g2x_) arrow\_back arrow\_forward [ View All News arrow\_circle\_right ](/news) ## Areas Of Service Explore some of the ways the HIO can support you during your time at Harvard. [### Visas & Immigration Status ](/visas-immigration)Find guidance and resources for navigating the process to apply and maintain the status of several types of Visas. ![National flags of many countries fluttering in the wind](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2026-05/International%20Flags.jpg?itok=Sm26p_PW) [### Employment, Training & Taxes ](/employment-training)Find information for current students, scholars, and student interns at Harvard regarding employment authorization, training, immigration responsibilities, extensions, and leaving Harvard. ![A chemical engineer in a white lab coat works at a monitor in a lab](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2026-05/thisisengineering-8yS04veb1TQ-unsplash_resized.jpg?itok=esBm9VnF) [### Life & Community ](/life-community)Find information to help you accomplish the tasks necessary to establish yourself in the Boston/Cambridge area and transition to life in the U.S. ![Multicolored chairs are arranged in Harvard Yard](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2026-05/GettyImages-174921932.jpg?itok=zA1ZWDIt) [### How We Can Help - Resources ](/resources/overview)Find our resource hub where you can locate forms, faqs, contact information, and more. ![Three wooden blocks stacked on top of each other. Each block is printed with one word so together they say "Help Is Here."](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2026-05/Help%20image.jpg?itok=XMQoKmFi) ## Quick Links Be sure to bookmark these resources that will help you navigate the international community at Harvard. [ arrow\_forward Travel ](/visas-immigration/travel) [ arrow\_forward Taxes ](/employment-training/taxes) [ arrow\_forward Healthcare & Insurance ](/life-community/healthcare) [ arrow\_forward Welcome Guide ](/life-community/welcome-guide) [ arrow\_forward HIO Events ](/events) [ arrow\_forward Extensions ](/visas-immigration/extensions) ## HIO By The Numbers This international student and scholar data is based on the number of students and scholars with visas sponsored by Harvard, including F, J, and H visas. [ See All Statistics arrow\_circle\_right ](/statistics) 150 Countries Representation At Harvard This Year 10,158 Population Visa-Sponsored International Students & Scholars 23% International Student Enrollment Percentage of Total Student Enrollment ## Contact Us If you have not found the information you are looking for or are uncertain where to direct your inquiry, we are here to assist you. [ Reach Out To Us arrow\_circle\_right ](/resources/contact-us)