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Before coming to MIT

Before Coming to MIT

Upon Arrival

Upon Arrival

General Information General Information
Visa Status and Travel Information Visas, Travel, and Maintaining and Extending Your Status
Health Insurance Information Health Insurance
Tax Information for International Scholars Taxes and Social Security Numbers
Leaving MIT - Things to Remember Leaving MIT - Things to Remember

Before Coming to MIT

Cost of Living in the Boston Area

How can I get a J-1 Visa Stamp?

How can I get a J-2 Visa Stamp?


Information for Visitors to Boston/Cambridge

Massachusetts Office of Tourism

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Upon Arrival

Information for Newcomers to MIT

Newcomers' Guide

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General Information

Boston's Public Transportation System

English as a Second Language (ESL) at MIT

International Organizations

Massachusetts Driver's Licenses, Identification Cards, and Cars

MIT Center for Work, Family & Personal Life

MIT Identification Cards

MIT Libraries

MIT LifeSites
(links to services, activities, programs, and groups that support personal, family, and community life at MIT)

MIT Off-Campus Housing Office

Money and Banking

Postdoctoral Scholars at MIT

Safety Tips

Spouses & Partners @ MIT

Telephone Service

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Visas, Travel, and Maintaining and Extending Your Status

Adjustment Checklist

Change of Address Requirement

Consulates of Foreign Countries in the U.S.

Extending Your Stay, Changing Status, and Future Appointments

How to Extend Your J-1 Status

J-2 Work Permission

Maintaining Your Status

SEVIS Fee

What is SEVIS?

Travel and Visa Renewal Information (including Travel Advisory)

Types of Visas, Basic Nonimmigrant Documents, and Permission to Work

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) (transporting goods into the United States)

U.S. Department of State (DOS)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - SEVIS Information

U.S. Passports

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Health Insurance

Health Insurance for J-1 Exchange Visitors and Other MIT Visitors and Affiliates

J-1 Health Insurance Requirements

MIT Affiliate Health Plan

MIT Benefits Office - Health Insurance Plans for MIT Employees

MIT Medical

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Taxes and Social Security Numbers

General Tax Information, Requirement, and Resources

Social Security and Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN)

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Leaving MIT - Things to Remember

Important Visa and Tax-Related Information

Resources/Tips for "Going Home"

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Last Updated: May 2008

DISCLAIMER: U.S. immigration laws are very complex. The information contained in these files is designed specifically for scholars at MIT; other individuals should seek assistance from immigration specialists. Immigration laws are constantly changing, and even though we will attempt to keep these files up-to-date, we cannot guarantee their completeness or accuracy. The information contained herein is not intended to create an attorney/client relationship, nor can it be construed as legal advice. Please speak with an advisor in the International Scholars Office before making applications or seeking benefits. In addition to federal regulations, MIT policy governs eligibility for certain visas/benefits.
 
 
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