Harvard, MIT sue Trump Admin over international-student policy

NewsBharati    10-Jul-2020 16:14:54 PM
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Washington, July 10: The Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) moved the Federal Court on Wednesday challenging the new rules barring international students from staying in the US while taking classes entirely online.

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According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) the suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, seeks a temporary restraining order prohibiting the government from enforcing rules that were laid out Monday by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement governing how foreign students can—and can’t—enroll at U.S. universities this fall in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

There were nearly 1.1 million international students at U.S. colleges in the 2018-19 academic year, including those working after graduation while on student visas.

They provide much-needed tuition revenue for many schools, as overseas students often pay full freight, and a drop in enrollment could result in a significant financial hit for schools. Institutions and students also say being around those from diverse backgrounds enriches classroom discussions and the campus environment.

About 12% of Harvard undergraduates and 28% of those in graduate and extension programs are international; at MIT, international students make up 10% of the undergraduate population and 41% of the graduate population.

The Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) moved the Federal Court on Wednesday challenging the new rules barring international students from staying in the US while taking classes entirely online.