Outlines for the Visa application process:

• When a new international student comes to Harvard University from outside the United States using a visa sponsored by Harvard University. All student visas sponsored by Harvard University require both a visa document issued by the Harvard International Office and a visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the United States. 
• Canadian citizens only need a visa document and do not need a visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate.
• Students can apply for different types of visas such as J-Scholar Visa, H-1B Visa, O-1 Visa, TN Visa, E-3 Visa, B Visa & ESTA.

The primary benefit for students who are eligible for Federal Work-Study Program is that their federally-subsidized wages can allow them to pursue a wider range of employment opportunities to fulfill their term-time work expectations, particularly with employers who wouldn't otherwise be able to hire a student worker. Here are some examples of employers for which Federal Work-Study Program-eligible students can work with: 

• On-Campus Jobs: Students can use Federal Work-Study Program funds for any on-campus position.
• Off-Campus Jobs: The following off-campus employers qualify for the Federal Work-Study Program: 
  • Recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organizations (i.e. shelters, hospitals, youth organizations, etc.)
  • State, local, and federal government agencies
  • For-profit organizations whose business activity is related to the student's concentration
  • Positions at religious organizations that do not involve constructing, operating, or maintaining any part of a building used for religious worship or sectarian instruction. For example, students can work at a church that is operating a homeless shelter but can not assist a religious leader in making a space ready for religious service.