Embassies or Consulates may have a different operating status, so it is best to check each Embassy or Consulate within your country. Embassies or Consulates in your country through the Department of State’s Visa Appointment Wait Times database. Within a given country, different U.S. You may check the operating status of each of the U.S. The HIO has prepared this guide for all incoming international students and scholars to understand the operating status of United States (U.S.) Embassies and Consulates worldwide, and the best tips we currently have for monitoring and booking a visa appointment. Visa Appointment and Issuance Processes (2023-2024 Academic Year)

Canadian passport holders only need to follow Steps 1, 2, and 6 in this guideįor questions related to international student admissions, financial aid, and degree programs please contact the admissions office of the appropriate school at Harvard.

H-1B, J-2, etc.) please contact the HIO for further guidance.

If you are in the United States on any other visa status (i.e.

If you are currently in the United States on a student visa status, please click here for further instructions on transferring your student immigration record to Harvard.

Answers to frequently asked questions may also be found in our Visa Application and DS-160 FAQ Guide.

Review the steps detailed below carefully.

apply for their student visas and enter the U.S. The following guide is intended to help students currently outside the U.S. Congratulations on your admission to Harvard University.

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