Resources on immigration and travel
Major immigration alerts and updates
The latest updates regarding immigration issues relevant to the MIT community.
MIT protocol for unannounced on-site visits by immigration or law enforcement agents
MIT has developed a protocol offering steps community members should take if an immigration or law enforcement agent arrives on campus seeking information about MIT community members. (Touchstone login required)
Guidance for interactions with immigration and law enforcement agents on campus
The Office of the General Counsel offers tips and resources that may be helpful in the event that MIT community members are contacted by immigration or law enforcement agents or if they have questions about their own immigration status. (Touchstone login required)
Guidance for international travel
The Office of the General Counsel offers guidance regarding international travel preparation and law enforcement searches and interviews when leaving or entering the U.S. (Touchstone login required)
International student and scholar support resources
International Students Office (ISO)
The ISO advises students on immigration regulations, aids in the maintenance of legal status, and assists international students in their transition to life in the U.S.
International Scholars Office (ISchO)
ISchO provides visa sponsorship for visitors, postdocs, faculty, and other researchers, as well as advice on travel, maintenance and changes of status, and resources for international families.
General support resources
For all students
DoingWell
An overview of all support services available to students.
For undergraduate students
Student Support Services (S3)
Student Support Services (S3) is a friendly and easily accessible support hub for undergraduate students.
For graduate students
GradSupport
GradSupport advises and counsels graduate students on a variety of issues.
MIT Graduate Assistance and Information Network (GAIN)
GAIN is a free, 24/7 confidential service for graduate students and their household members.
For faculty, staff, and postdocs
MyLife Services
MyLife Services provides MIT faculty, staff, postdocs – and their adult household members – 24/7 access to a network of experts who are available to help with life concerns.
Questions?
- For international students contact the ISO advisor assigned to your program.
- For international scholars email ischo@mit.edu or contact your ISchO advisor.
- All other groups can write to immigration-questions@mit.edu and we will do our best to answer your questions.