Harvard Advises International Students to Enter US Before September 15
· World · India Today, Times of India
The Harvard International Office is recommending that F-1 and J-1 visa holders arrive in the US by September 15 to avoid complications from new Department of Homeland Security regulations. Students currently in the country will retain their existing grace periods, but those who leave and re-enter after the deadline will be subject to the updated rules. The new policy shortens the F-1 grace period to 30 days and requires students to file for extensions directly through US Citizenship and Immigration Services rather than their universities. The guidance follows concerns regarding how travel might impact visa status and programme completion dates. The report does not specify the exact number of students impacted by these changes.
Why it matters
International students face stricter visa maintenance requirements and potential hurdles in extending their stay if they travel outside the US after September 15.
Read the original report — India Today
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