
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
Book List - Making the Transition to Living in the U.S. (pdf)
Meeting People at and around MIT (pdf)
Newcomer's Almanac: A Newsletter for Newcomers to the United States
Nonimmigrant Rights, Protections, and Resources - information provided by the U.S. Department of State
Tips for Adjusting to Life @ MIT and Boston (pdf)
Boston's Public Transportation System
English as a Second Language (ESL) at MIT
Massachusetts Driver's Licenses, Identification Cards, and Cars
Consulates of Foreign Countries in the U.S.
Extending Your Stay, Changing Status, and Future Appointments
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
Health Insurance for J-1 Exchange Visitors and Other MIT Visitors and Affiliates
J-1 Health Insurance Requirements
MIT Benefits Office - Health Insurance Plans for MIT Employees
General Tax Information, Requirement, and Resources
Social Security and Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN)
Important Visa and Tax-Related Information
Resources and Tips for Leaving MIT and Adjusting to "Home"
Last Updated: June 2011
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