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The US is poised to further restrict its visa policy for Chinese students, citing growing security concerns related to academic ties between the US and China. Chinese students, including those studying in "critical fields," will face increased vetting and potential visa revocation under the new policy. The move
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The US State Department has begun reviewing all Harvard University-affiliated visa holders, not just students, in a move that further escalates the administration's feud with the Ivy League university. This review comes on the heels of the administration's decision to direct federal agencies to cancel all
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The U.S. government has announced a plan to revoke the visas of Chinese students, sparking intense backlash from the international student community and the Chinese government. The move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, targets Chinese students with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical
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The Trump administration has requested US embassies worldwide to halt scheduling appointments for student visas, citing an expansion of social media screening and vetting. This move, which will likely slow down student visa processing, could impact American universities financially reliant on international students. The expansion of scrutiny comes as the
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The Indonesian government is taking swift action to safeguard the rights of students abroad, particularly in the US, following the recent US government policy changes. Indonesian students studying in the US are facing uncertainty due to the suspension of visa issuance and the halt of student visa interview processes at
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Harvard University has found itself at the center of a high-profile dispute with the Trump administration, as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revoked the university's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, effectively barring international students from enrolling. The move came after Harvard refused to comply with
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According to US President Donald Trump, Harvard University is refusing to provide the US government with information about its international students. However, detailed analysis of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and official documents reveals that Harvard is, in fact, required to report to the government detailed information about
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The Trump administration has taken a firmer stance on compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, warning universities that their federal funding may be withheld if they fail to enforce anti-discrimination measures. Education Secretary Linda McMahon expressed this stance in an interview with CNBC, specifically citing
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Foreign students seeking visas in the United States now face heightened scrutiny of their online activities, as the American government expands its social media vetting process. This move is part of a broader initiative aimed at fortifying national security and countering extremism on campus. The U.S. Department of State
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The Trump administration has escalated its crackdown on American universities, with a state department cable instructing US embassies worldwide to stop scheduling visa interviews for foreign students. This move is part of a broader effort to implement comprehensive social media screening for all international applicants and follows the president'
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International students applying to U.S. colleges and universities will face social media vetting before being granted visas, as the Trump administration seeks to clamp down on pro-Palestinian protests and perceived anti-American sentiment on Ivy League campuses. The expanded vetting procedures, which have sparked widespread criticism from university leaders, are
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The Trump administration's visa crackdown continues to have far-reaching implications for international students in the United States, as new guidance from the State Department adds to existing uncertainty. The decision to halt the scheduling of new visa interviews for these students, effective immediately, is seen as a further
