India  

Harvard and MIT Sue Trump Administration Over Foreign Student Visa Rule

Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Duration: 00:54s - Published
Harvard and MIT Sue Trump Administration Over Foreign Student Visa Rule

Harvard and MIT Sue Trump Administration Over Foreign Student Visa Rule

Harvard and MIT Sue Trump Administration Over Foreign Student Visa Rule The universities sued the administration due to its guidance preventing foreign students from staying in the U.S. if they're enrolled in online-only courses.

The lawsuit comes as many colleges move their fall semesters online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Harvard President Lawrence Bacow said the decision was made “without regard to concerns for the health and safety of students, instructors, and others." Harvard President Bacow, via statement Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has suggested students transfer to schools with in-person instruction or face deportation.


You Might Like

Related news from verified sources

Trump administration rescinds international students visa policy

As many as 17 U.S. states along with top American IT companies joined MIT and Harvard in the U.S....
Hindu - Published

Several Bihari students not affected by US diktat on 'online classes'

At a time when several parents were dreading the consequences of foreign student visa rules in the...
IndiaTimes - Published

Google, Facebook join lawsuit against student visa restrictions

Google, Facebook, Microsoft and other tech firms have joined the lawsuit filed by Harvard University...
Mid-Day - Published


Related videos from verified sources

Coronavirus Pandemic: US says 'no new foreign students for all-online classes' | Oneindia News [Video]

Coronavirus Pandemic: US says 'no new foreign students for all-online classes' | Oneindia News

After US government dropped its plan to deport international students whose courses move fully online because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now the United States has announced that it will not take in..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 01:29Published
ICE Backs Down On International Student Threats [Video]

ICE Backs Down On International Student Threats

Donald Trump’s administration has been sued by dozens of institutions, reports Gizmodo. The administration has now backed off its plan to deny entry to international students. The plan would also..

Credit: Wochit News     Duration: 00:36Published
C of I shares reaction to Trump administration rescinding international student rule [Video]

C of I shares reaction to Trump administration rescinding international student rule

The Trump Administration is walking back their rule that would have required international students to study in-person if they wish to remain in the U.S.

Credit: Idaho On Your Side     Duration: 02:10Published