Harvard urges int'l students to return to US before Sept 15; here's why

Harvard advises international students to return before September 15 as new visa rules set to take effect.Ahead of new US visa regulations set to come into effect on September 15, Harvard University has urged its international students and scholars to return to the country before the deadline.The Harvard International Office (HIO) said the recommendation applies to F-1 and J-1 students enrolled in on-campus programmes this autumn.Under the Department of Homeland Security rule, the existing “duration of status” system would be replaced by a fixed period of authorised stay for many international students and scholars.Those already in the US on September 15 and maintaining valid status would generally be allowed to remain until the later of their programme end date or the expiry of eligible p