Families of international students sometimes experience difficulty obtaining visas to attend Commencement. Family members who will require US visa stamps must apply to a US embassy or consulate far in advance to complete the process in time. International students who received a November 2022 or who will receive a March 2023 or May 2023 degree may request that the Office of Student Affairs send an invitation letter to their family; this letter may help support the granting of a visa.
To request a letter, please email the GSAS Office of Student Affairs at studaff@fas.harvard.edu at least three weeks before your family’s appointment with the embassy or consulate.
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