international students
Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Restrict Harvard Inter. Students
A federal judge has indefinitely blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict Harvard University’s ability to bring international students to its campus. Judge Allison Burroughs ruled that Trump’s proclamation was a violation of Harvard’s constitutional protections and part of a retaliatory campaign against the university. The Trump administration had argued that the proclamation was necessary […]
Uncertainty Looms for International Students Under Trump’s Visa Policies
International students in the United States are grappling with uncertainty due to President Donald Trump’s shifting visa policies. At the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB), students like Denis Lomov, a 26-year-old PhD student from Russia, are concerned about their future in the country. “The overall mood across the room [among international students] is […]
The Impacts of US Policies on US Economy
The Trump administration’s recent policies have created uncertainty and fear among international students studying in the United States. Over 1.1 million international students contributed $43.8 billion to the US economy in the 2023-2024 academic year, creating 378,175 jobs nationwide. However, the administration’s crackdown on student visas and immigration policies has led to widespread concern. Visa […]
Trump Blocks Harvard’s International Student Enrollment
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, effective immediately. According to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, this decision is a response to Harvard’s alleged “fostering of violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus”. Harvard has strongly rejected these allegations, calling the move “unlawful” […]
Trump Administration Reinstates Student Visas After Legal Challenge
In a dramatic policy reversal, the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump has reinstated the student visas of over 1,800 international students whose legal status had been abruptly terminated, following mounting legal challenges and intense public backlash. The student visas revocation, which affected students across more than 280 U.S. institutions, was widely criticized as […]