# Latest News Search Within Results Search Within Results search ## 47 results Show filters filter\_alt Sort by NewestOldestAlphabetical A-ZAlphabetical Z-APublish Date (DESC)Publish Date (ASC) sort list grid\_view ## 47 results [### 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_) [### New HIO Emergency Phone Number ](/news/2026/04/new-hio-emergency-phone-number) April 20, 2026 Effective April 27, the HIO will update its 24/7 emergency phone line to 617-495-5400. International students, scholars, and their dependents experiencing an immigration- or visa-related emergency can call this number at any time to reach a member of the... ![Close-up of a person's hands dialing a cell phone](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Phone_resized.jpg?itok=gryUF7yO) [### Upcoming Info Session: Green Cards and Work Visas ](/news/2026/03/upcoming-info-session-green-cards-and-work-visas) March 18, 2026 The HIO will host a virtual information session from 4-6 p.m. on April 13 for Harvard students and scholars interested in learning more about pursuing a Green Card or work visa after their Harvard sponsorship ends. Attorney Dan Berger from Green and... ![A smiling woman wearing glasses watches a webinar on her computer screen](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Webinar_resized.jpg?itok=paeRtoUW) [### OPT Applications Are Now Open ](/news/2026/03/opt-applications-are-now-open) March 02, 2026 May 2026 graduates can now submit their OPT applications with USCIS. The HIO will begin to send out OPT I-20s to May 2026 graduates who have submitted their requests over the past several weeks. As you begin to prepare your application for submission to... ![A close-up view of a person's hands working on a laptop](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/Application_resized.jpg?itok=Jfq7Y9I6) [### Prepare for Tax Season ](/news/2026/01/prepare-tax-season) January 14, 2026 It’s time to start preparing to file your taxes. This update provides important information about paying taxes in the U.S., the documents you’ll need, and additional helpful resources. Filing Your Tax Return You will need to file at least one tax form... ![A person looks through a folder of tax forms spread out in front of them](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Tax%20documents.jpg?itok=PhCx_hU_) [### Update: Expanded Travel Restrictions ](/news/2025/12/update-expanded-travel-restrictions) December 17, 2025 On December 16, a presidential proclamation announced restrictions on entry to the United States for nationals from certain countries, which goes into effect January 1, 2026. The new proclamation amends and adds to the list of countries first named in the... ![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) [### Winter Travel Information and HIO Adjusted Hours ](/news/2025/12/winter-travel-information-and-hio-adjusted-hours) December 09, 2025 If you're planning to travel during winter recess, the HIO is here to support international students and scholars before and during your trip. Before traveling, please review the guidance below on travel documents and other important information. If you... ![A person in a winter coat puts a laptop into a travel bag while snow lightly falls](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/Winter%20travel_resized.jpg?itok=XEvxAbdd) [### Department of State Announces Expanded Vetting for H-1B Applicants and Dependents ](/news/2025/12/department-state-announces-expanded-vetting-h-1b-applicants-and-dependents) December 04, 2025 The U.S. Department of State announced this week that it will require an “online presence review ” for all H-1B applicants and their H-4 dependents , beginning December 15. Reviews of applicants’ online presence, including their social media accounts, are... ![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) [### Upcoming Info Session: Green Cards and Work Visas ](/news/2025/10/upcoming-info-session-green-cards-and-work-visas) October 30, 2025 The HIO will host a virtual information session from 2-4 p.m. on November 12 for Harvard students and scholars interested in learning more about pursuing a Green Card or work visa after their Harvard sponsorship ends. Local attorneys from Iandoli, Desai &... ![A smiling woman wearing glasses watches a webinar on her computer screen](/sites/g/files/omnuum10411/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Webinar_resized.jpg?itok=paeRtoUW) [### Additional Updates on the Presidential Proclamation Affecting H-1B Visas ](/news/2025/10/additional-updates-presidential-proclamation-affecting-h-1b-visas) October 22, 2025 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) this week issued additional guidance clarifying the presidential proclamation on H-1B petitions, which imposed a new $100,000 fee in certain cases. 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