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NBC News
37 minutes ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Judge again blocks Trump administration from halting Harvard's enrolling international students
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Friday again blocked the government's attempt to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll international students. U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs issued the preliminary injunction, after granting a temporary restraining order against the administration. In her decision, Burroughs directed the Trump administration to 'immediately' prepare guidance to alert officials to disregard original notice and to restore 'every visa holder and applicant to the position that individual would have been absent such Revocation Notice.' She asked for that to be done in next 72 hours. Because of this injunction, the Trump administration is also blocked from altering or terminating Harvard's Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification. The Trump administration is likely to appeal this ruling to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision comes after the Trump administration in May attempted to terminate Harvard's Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification, which allows the school to enroll international students on the F-1 and M-1 student visas. The school sued the government the next day, and was granted a temporary restraining order by Burroughs shortly afterward. In a separate proclamation released earlier this month, Donald Trump said he would deny visas to foreign students who were looking to come to the U.S. with the purpose of attending the Ivy League university. The school hit back, amending its May lawsuit and asking the court to halt the proclamation's enforcement, which Burroughs swiftly granted. During a hearing on the injunction, Ian Heath Gershenger, an attorney for the university, accused the administration of 'using international students as pawns,' and singling out Harvard. Department of Justice attorneys focused on the administration's national security concerns, saying they did not trust Harvard to vet thousands of international students. An attorney for the Trump administration previously said that it does not have the same concerns in regards to other schools, but that could change. For months, the government has been entrenched in a tug-of-war with the Ivy League university. In April, the administration's Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced that they would be cutting more than $2 billion in grants after the school rejected its demands, which included restricting the acceptance of international students who are 'hostile to the American values and institutions.' Harvard quickly sued the administration and accused it of seeking 'unprecedented and improper' control of the school. As tensions escalated, the administration weeks later further asked all federal agencies to end their contracts with Harvard — an amount totaling $100 million. The administration's targeting of the prestigious university has drawn backlash from critics and free speech advocates, and support for the school from fellow institutions. Earlier this month, two dozen universities filed an amicus brief in support of the school, arguing that the funding freeze would impact more than just Harvard, due to the interconnectedness of scientific research, and would ultimately hinder American innovation and economic growth. And a group of 12,041 Harvard alumni, including prominent names like Conan O'Brien and author Margaret E. Atwood, filed a separate brief describing the withholding of funds as a 'reckless and unlawful' attempt to assert control over the school and other higher education institutions.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
U.S. student visa interviews resume worldwide: What the new Social Media rule means
The United States has resumed student visa interviews with a significant change: applicants must now make their social media profiles public. Consular officers will review platforms used over the past five years to assess online behavior, looking for anti-American sentiment or extremist views. This new policy aims to enhance national security by thoroughly scrutinizing applicants' digital footprints. Good news for students! The United States has resumed processing student visa interviews across the globe after a temporary pause. However, there has been a significant new change which applicants must know. Starting now, those wishing to apply for a student visa will have to make their social media profiles public. Yes, you read that right! The new policy was implemented by the U.S. State Department. The main aim of this new change is to increase national security by reviewing the online presence of visa applicants more thoroughly. More about the Social Media Rule As per new rule, the consular officers will have to check all social media platforms used by student visa applicants over the past five years. These include F-1 academic visas, M-1 vocational visas, and J-1 exchange visitor visas. If someone attempts to delete, hide or restrict access to social media content may raise red flags during the visa review process. This new change follows an internal State Department directive. The social media will help scrutinise the online behavior of the applicant. It could indicate anti-American sentiment, extremist beliefs, or support for violence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Not only this, even deleted or edited content may be captured in screenshots for further evaluation. As per the guidance, all social media handles, including the ones which are no longer in use, will have to be mentioned. As per a cable from the State Department, American citizens expect their government to increase national security, especially when it comes to the visa system. 'Secretary Rubio is helping to make America and its universities safer while bringing the State Department into the 21st century,' the message said. Though visa interviews have now resumed with consular officers spending significant time reviewing applicant's digital histories. So now students applying for a U.S. visa, it's important to maintain complete transparency by mentioning every social media account they have used so far. Make sure content is viewable. Don't delete if you are planning to apply. With digital behavior now playing a central role in U.S. visa decisions, what students post on their social media platforms could play a significant role in their academic future. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Newsweek
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Where Student Visa Holders Come From, What They Study and Where They Work
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. More than 1.5 million foreign students were enrolled in schools in the United States in 2024, rising 5 percent over the prior year, according to a new report released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week. The "SEVIS by the Numbers Report" comes amid increased scrutiny of the F-1, M-1 and J-1 visas that are used to allow temporary immigrants to access college courses, vocational training and exchange programs in the U.S. In its annual report, ICE also laid out which schools were the top users of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The Trump administration has sought to limit SEVP for institutions it sees as not complying with current policies, such as around antisemitism. "Having the data, knowing what's happening, is certainly part of the analysis for understanding and explaining the contributions of international students and understanding the patterns of enrollment of post-graduation work experience," Miriam Feldblum, president and CEO of the Presidents Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, told Newsweek. "This is something we would hope continues." How Many Foreign Students Were in the U.S. In 2024? There were 1,582,808 students on F-1 and M-1 visas last year, up 5.3 percent from 2023, with all four regions of the country seeing a rise in enrollment. The increase did slow in 2024 compared to between 2022 and 2023, however. The majority of student visa holders come from India (422,335) and China (329,541). The concentration of F-1 student visa holders – typically those working on traditional degrees at accredited colleges and universities – are concentrated in the states with some of the top U.S. schools. California leads the list with 821 SEVP-registered schools. New York came in second, with 480. Others on the list were Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan. Which Colleges Welcome the Most Foreign Students? Over the past four months, universities that have come under increasing pressure from the Trump administration to make changes to their practices are high up on the list of institutions with large numbers of international student visa holders. New York University and Columbia University each have around 25,000 F-1 students currently matriculating, as does Northeastern in Boston. Many others had between 10,000 and 20,000. Notably absent in the top F-1 schools is Harvard, which the Trump administration has focused its attention on in recent weeks, seeking to strip its ability to enroll international students. The Ivy League university falls just outside the top 20 list, hosting 10,292 F-1 visa holders in 2024. What Are They Studying? These students are studying a variety of subjects, but the standout major was Computer Science, with second language learning, computer and information sciences, and business administration and management following close behind. ICE's report also covers M-1 visas, which are aimed at vocational training. The data shows a big difference in the 431 vocational schools and institutions actively taking in foreign students. Delta Aeronautics, American Aviation Flight Academy and Airbus American Customer Services were among the employers enrolling international students for training, while several Christian schools also led the list of M-1 visa enrollers. Who Is Sponsoring J-1 Visa Holders? As for the J-1 visa, which covers a variety of exchange programs managed by the State Department, there were 298,858 such visa holders in 2024. That number was up 0.7 percent over 2023. The J-1 program includes au pairs, camp counselors, interns and teacher training, as well as visiting professors, researchers and medics. SEVP data showed the top 25 program sponsors, which highlight the variety of J-1 holders. Notably, in third place on the list, was the State Department itself, sponsoring some 14,431 J-1 visa holders. Where Are Foreign Students Working? Student visa holders are allowed — and are often required — to work during their studies and afterwards. In 2024, 194,554 students were able to work through Optional Practical Training (OPT), up 21 percent on the year before, with a further 95,384 getting work training through STEM OPT. Overall, 381,140 foreign students were able to gain work authorization, finding jobs with some of the largest blue-chip employers in the country, including Amazon, Tesla, Goldman Sachs and Walmart. Some colleges and universities also welcomed student visa holders as employees under the program. The chart below covers those working under OPT, excluding STEM and Curricular practical training (CPT) programs. Amid pauses and changes to student visa applications, Feldblum told Newsweek that it was crucial that international students were still able to come to the U.S., otherwise the domestic economy could lose out on an estimated $44 billion in activity. "We have close to 400,000 international students participating in some form of training that directly benefits American employers, industry, research across the country," she said. "Beyond the big names, we're talking about workplaces, employers, across all these states, the local contributions that international students bring. "This is, again, beyond thinking about the $44 billion, but thinking about the actual work, talent, skills that could be lost if we do not ensure that international students want to come here. Our premier destination role is not assured, it is fragile." ICE said it would continue to review visas and institutions for any "potential violations" and will refer any national security concerns to field offices for investigation.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
There are 1.2 million international students in the US. How many are at Purdue?
The Trump administration is targeting Harvard's international student program, attempting to revoke student visas for Chinese nationals, and initiating deportation proceedings for students who participate in pro-Palestinian protests. So how many international students does Purdue have? The latest data available from Immigration and Customs Enforcement is from 2023 — it gives details of people receiving an F-1 visa, which is the most common type for international students, scholars, and trainees. As many as 1.5 million international students were in the United States in 2023 using F-1 or M-1 visas, based on a count of records in a system managed by the Department of Homeland Security. Just under 1.4 million of those were seeking degrees in 2022, and there could be duplicates due to people seeking more than one degree at the same time. Of the universities granting the most F-1 visas, the top 500 had more than 1.2 million international students combined, according to USA TODAY's analysis. This is the type of visa required to enroll in a degree program, including associates degrees, bachelor's degrees, masters degrees, and doctorates. The vast majority are pursuing bachelor's and masters degrees, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Foreign nationals can also receive F-1 visas to work in their field of study for up to three years, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The college campus with the most international students that year was New York University, with nearly 25,000 F-1 visas issued at its main campus, and about 7,500 issued at its Brooklyn campus. Other campuses with high international populations were in other major cities — Northeastern University (Boston), Columbia University (New York), and the University of Southern California (Los Angeles). Arizona State University had nearly 18,000 international students in 2023, the data shows, placing it fifth on the list. Purdue University 13,033 international studies on their campus in Lafayette, placing 11th on the list. There were also 780 international students on the Purdue Northwest Calumet campus and 713 on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus. By comparison, Indiana University had 6,795 international students. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How many international students attend Purdue? Search for your school
Mint
04-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Why Indians, the largest number of overseas students in US, have reasons to worry due to Donald Trump
Indian students studying in US universities gain several benefits, including access to world-class education, diverse cultural experiences and enhanced career opportunities. The US education system offers a global perspective, innovative learning environments, and a strong focus on practical skills, making it a popular choice for Indian students seeking global careers. Traditionally, US universities, particularly those in the Ivy League and top research institutions, offer rigorous academic programmes and cutting-edge technology. Indian students have, over the decades, explored a wide range of academic disciplines and specialisations, tailoring their education to their interests and career goals. Now suddenly, Donald Trump's own 'new education policy' is threatening to throw this world-class system under the bus. In 2023-2024, India was the top country of origin for international students in the US, with over 330,000 students. This represents a significant increase from previous years, with India surpassing China as the leading source of international students. So, just what are the new policies introduced by the US president that are causing disruption in a land that offers the world's most premier education? A close look: The Trump administration has ordered its embassies abroad to stop scheduling new visa interview appointments for students and exchange visitors. Advisories from the US government and universities provide critical warnings to students, urging them to avoid any action that could jeopardise their visa status as recorded in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Many students have been forced to leave the country after their F-1, J-1, or M-1 visa status was abruptly revoked and their SEVIS records cancelled — often due to minor past infractions, including traffic offences. The crackdown has prompted some international students to abandon applications to campuses in the United States and spread serious stress and anxiety among those already enrolled, of which Indians constitute the largest number. This is a test case for all US universities. Trump wants Harvard to limit foreign student enrollment to 15 per cent, a change that could impact thousands of Indian students hoping to study in the US. There are roughly 788 Indian students currently enrolled at Harvard. The US president wants to stop Harvard from enrolling any foreign students. His push against Harvard and other universities has become part of a wider drive to reshape policies on everything from admissions to hiring. Officials say the move is part of efforts to tackle antisemitism linked to protests against Israel's war in Gaza. Harvard has responded by suing the government over the funding cuts and secured a temporary court order stopping the administration from banning international students altogether. Several US universities are popular choices for Indian students seeking international education. Universities like New York University (NYU), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, Harvard University, and Columbia University are frequently listed among the top destinations for Indian students. They contribute more than just tuition, bringing in global perspectives that enrich classrooms and research. According to the Indian Student Mobility Report 2024, Indian students are projected to spend $17.4 billion annually, including $10.1 billion on academic expenses alone, while studying there. There are signs of pushbacks by the country's strong institutions. The Trump administration has given Harvard University 30 days to challenge the revocation of its ability to enrol international students. The notice comes one week after the US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced she had ordered the termination of Harvard University's SEVP certification. Noem, in her letter, accused the university of "fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party." In addition, a federal judge in California has already issued an injunction, providing temporary relief by blocking the administration's efforts to revoke the legal status of thousands of international students.
