When Donald Trump was the first president of the United States, he implemented a ban on travel to the United States from seven Muslim countries, suspended the issuance of H1-BS (post-study workplace visas), We have cancelled thousands of Chinese students. Research visas among other orders that affect international students.
With President Trump's second presidency in less than a month, the international sector in the United States is blessed with the change in immigration that could affect students and the ability to recruit overseas.
So far, President Trump has issued several executive orders that could have negative consequences for both future and current students. One of the orders is the direction that his administration will “start the process of restoring a potential travel ban within 60 days.”
Protecting the US is a priority
On January 20th, the president signed an order that sounded vague but ominous.
The order requires immigration officers to adopt the following guidance:
“We identify all the resources that can be used to ensure that all aliens seeking entry to the US, or those already in the US, are screened and screened to the fullest possible extent possible. All Evaluate the visa program to ensure that it is not used by a foreign state or other hostile actor to harm the safety, economic, political, cultural, or other national interests of the United States. . In accordance with section 212(f) of the INA, review and screening information is very insufficient worldwide to ensure partial or complete suspension of partial or complete suspension of hospitalizations of citizens from these countries. Identify the country of the country. From January 20, 2021 or January 20, 2021, you have identified citizens from these countries or have enrolled in the United States and excluded or excluded that alien. Unless we determine that we are taking action, we do not deny that we are taking any significant criminal offences that exclude or remove the alien, or against the US national security interests, unless we believe that we are blocking a significant pending investigation or prosecution of the alien. If you are, take additional action to protect the American people and the Constitutional Republic from foreign threats.”
NAFSA assessed the potential industry impact from the order and determined:
“An increase in scrutiny may result in delays and additional requirements for students and academic visa applicants. Students and academics from countries identified through the process described in Section 2 will be eligible to enter or visa in the United States. You may face an increase in rejection of the company.”
Law firm Feagre Drinker provides this analysis.
“The language of this order appears to allow governments to refuse visas or entry into the United States based on political opinions, religious beliefs or cultural backgrounds. The order furthermore, The Department of Homeland Security allows the exclusion of citizens of the above countries already legally in the United States. Go against the national security interests of the United States.
The review techniques that the US State Department will use to implement these directives are not yet certain, but additional enhancements are expected to be added only to the already increased latency for clearance. ”
Free speech on the line
President Trump signed another executive order on January 29th, aimed at combating the country's anti-Semitism. He has pledged to deport international students who attended pro-Palestinian rallies.
Jaden Yockel, a University of San Francisco student who belongs to a Palestinian group student, told ABC News.
“It's scary to know that we have to be cognitive about coming to campus (immigration and customs enforcement). (The Department of Homeland Security) stalking students and acting on behalf of activism. It's scary to have to worry about keeping an eye on them.”
He continued:
“(Students) say they're scared. I think it's completely reasonable to live in a country where you're expected to be recognized. Your first right to revise – that's shocking.”
The lawyer is preparing to advocate for affected students. Jeff Wozniak, lawyer for the National Lawyers Guild, said:
“These students who use F-1 visas have the right to First Amendment Free Speech. They do not obtain F-1 visas based on political views. They go to university. It is to receive an education.
The University of San Francisco will send emails to potentially affected students and ensure that:
“Directors will not share student or employee information unless enforced by a signed court order or a confirmed claim of imminent danger to public safety.”
Cancelled celebration
Fear of Action The President may instruct immigration enforcement officers to carry out on campus. We are now cancelling Michigan State University's College of Communications and Arts and this week's New Year celebration. Laurent Gaines, the university's directors of diversity, equity and inclusiveness, wrote an email to students explaining the decision.
“This decision will come in response to concerns shared by members of our community regarding the current issuance of executive orders relating to immigration and diversity, equity and inclusion. These actions will be It prompted feelings of uncertainty and hesitation about coming together for events that emphasized cultural traditions and communities.”
Ms. Gaines then wrote to the faculty.
“We ask that we consider this as an appropriate terrestrial response, given the very short decision window and the opinions of students who expressed concern about this cultural celebration, rather than a statement of this decision.”
President Trump has issued several executive orders requiring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) orders and employees to be terminated in a wide range of areas, including government, military, civilian sector and more recently aviation. I did.
Nothing has been confirmed yet
Executive orders may be a source of concern, but it is also possible that the majority of international students studying in the US may not be affected by them. The Reuters article quotes Dr. Fanta AW, CEO:
“When you think about the United States and its economy, it's not just about students, but who they will become afterwards. These students become workers, researchers, leaders in their hometowns. This is what we see in the US international. It's an important factor in engagement. Meanwhile, while they're here, they're making financial contributions. That's something the US can't afford to ignore.”
Reuters also looked into the approval rates of research visas in President Trump's first administration (2016-20), finding that fees remained significantly different in his time as president.
Furthermore, President Trump's ally and co-leader of the newly formed “government efficiency” Elon Musk, considers how workers burn science and technology innovation, and the H1-B visa I agree with this. It appears that President Trump has changed his songs in the visa category. In his first term, he called the H1-B visa “very bad” and “unfair” for American workers. However, recently he insisted on a call with the New York Post:
“I've always liked visas. I've always been a supporter of visas, so we have them.”
Overall, we can predict a mix of immigration policies. Some prefer certain types of international students, while others dissuade or hinder students from certain countries.
Julia Gerratt, associate director of US immigration policy at the Institute for Immigration Policy, said, along with slower visa processing, “future students may be blocked by unfriendly rhetoric and may choose to study elsewhere.” “He said. However, she does not believe that demand from international students will be significantly reduced as demand comes to the US.
“The reason people come to the US, the economic and educational opportunities we have here are still very strong. As long as the US is relatively stable in a strong economy, people want to continue. I think.
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