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@@ -197,6 +197,88 @@ def hibot_response(message, history):
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  + DISCLAIMER
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  return (
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  "I'm here to help with Harvard immigration questions (I-20, OPT, ICE, travel, SSN, health insurance, work, SEVIS, deadlines, emergencies, and more).\n"
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  "Try asking: How do I apply for my I-20? What is the process for OPT? What should I do if ICE comes to my door? How do I get a travel signature? How do I apply for a Social Security Number? What are the health insurance requirements? Can I work on campus as an international student? How do I pay the SEVIS fee? Where can I find important deadlines? How do I contact the HIO?"
 
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  + DISCLAIMER
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+ # New Q&As below:
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+
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+ if "update my address" in q or "update my contact" in q or "change of address" in q:
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+ return (
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+ "You must update your U.S. address and contact info within 10 days of any change. "
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+ "Log in to your Harvard student portal and update your address. The HIO will automatically update SEVIS. "
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+ "Keeping your information current is required by law."
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+ + DISCLAIMER
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+ )
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+
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+ if "lose my passport" in q or "lost my passport" in q or "lose my visa" in q or "lost my visa" in q:
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+ return (
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+ "If you lose your passport, immediately report it to the local police and obtain a police report. "
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+ "Contact your country’s embassy or consulate for a replacement. If your visa is lost, you must apply for a new visa at a U.S. consulate abroad. "
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+ "Notify the HIO for further guidance."
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+ + DISCLAIMER
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+ )
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+ if "dependents" in q or "spouse" in q or "children" in q:
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+ return (
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+ "F-2 dependents (spouse/children of F-1 students) may study part-time but cannot work. "
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+ "J-2 dependents (spouse/children of J-1 students) may apply for work authorization (EAD) from USCIS. "
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+ "Contact the HIO for application assistance."
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+ + DISCLAIMER
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+ )
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+ if "cpt" in q or "curricular practical training" in q:
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+ return (
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+ "Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allows F-1 students to participate in paid internships or employment that is integral to their degree. "
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+ "You must have completed one academic year before applying. Submit a CPT request form via the HIO website, along with your job offer letter and academic advisor’s approval. "
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+ "Wait for CPT authorization on your I-20 before starting work. More info: https://www.hio.harvard.edu/f-1-curricular-practical-training-cpt"
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+ + DISCLAIMER
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+ )
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+ if "academic training" in q:
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+ return (
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+ "Academic Training allows J-1 students to work in a job related to their field of study, either during or after their program. "
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+ "Apply by submitting the Academic Training Request Form and supporting documents to the HIO. "
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+ "You must have a job offer and receive written authorization from the HIO before starting. "
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+ "More info: https://www.hio.harvard.edu/j-1-academic-training"
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+ + DISCLAIMER
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+ )
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+ if "invite family" in q or "invite friends" in q or "visitor visa" in q:
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+ return (
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+ "To invite family or friends, write a personal invitation letter and provide copies of your I-20/DS-2019, passport, and visa. "
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+ "Your visitors may need to apply for a B-2 tourist visa at a U.S. consulate. "
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+ "The HIO provides sample invitation letters on their website: https://www.hio.harvard.edu/inviting-family-and-friends"
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+ + DISCLAIMER
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+ )
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+ if "transfer my sevis" in q or "transfer sevis" in q or "transfer to another school" in q:
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+ return (
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+ "To transfer your SEVIS record, submit a SEVIS Transfer-Out Request Form to the HIO along with your admission letter from the new school. "
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+ "The HIO will release your SEVIS record on your requested date. You must complete the process before your new program starts. "
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+ "More info: https://www.hio.harvard.edu/sevis-transfer"
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+ + DISCLAIMER
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+ )
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+ if "leave of absence" in q or "taking a leave" in q:
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+ return (
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+ "Contact your academic advisor and the HIO before taking a leave of absence. "
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+ "Your SEVIS record may need to be terminated or updated, and you may need a new I-20/DS-2019 to return. "
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+ "Plan ahead and consult the HIO for reentry guidance."
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+ + DISCLAIMER
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+ )
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+ if "massachusetts id" in q or "driver’s license" in q or "drivers license" in q:
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+ return (
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+ "You can apply for a Massachusetts state ID or driver’s license at the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). "
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+ "Bring your passport, I-20/DS-2019, I-94, proof of Massachusetts address, and Social Security card (if you have one). "
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+ "See the HIO website for a checklist: https://www.hio.harvard.edu/massachusetts-drivers-license-or-state-id"
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+ + DISCLAIMER
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+ )
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+ if "tax" in q or "taxes" in q or "tax filing" in q:
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+ return (
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+ "All international students must file at least one tax form each year, even if they earned no income. "
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+ "The HIO provides free access to tax filing software (such as Sprintax) and hosts tax info sessions each spring. "
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+ "See https://www.hio.harvard.edu/tax-filing-information for details."
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+ + DISCLAIMER
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+ )
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  return (
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  "I'm here to help with Harvard immigration questions (I-20, OPT, ICE, travel, SSN, health insurance, work, SEVIS, deadlines, emergencies, and more).\n"
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  "Try asking: How do I apply for my I-20? What is the process for OPT? What should I do if ICE comes to my door? How do I get a travel signature? How do I apply for a Social Security Number? What are the health insurance requirements? Can I work on campus as an international student? How do I pay the SEVIS fee? Where can I find important deadlines? How do I contact the HIO?"