Students vs. the Government

America: historically a melting pot and beacon of hope for all those who decide to leave everything they know, in hopes of a better future and education. However, the government believes that sending back international students, if they are not taking in-person classes this fall, is the best way to return to normalcy. Based on the foundation of this country, this policy is way out of line which is why Harvard and MIT are suing the government.

But the problem does not end there. The government refuses to issue visas to students attending institutions practicing online learning. The only option students have include transferring schools or hoping their school creates a one-credit class specifically for international students. Schools like Columbia and NYU took immediate action to protect their students by being some of the first schools to create a new class overnight. The Trump administration is currently firm on its decision and plan on possibly deporting international students.

ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement; they will be forced to carry out orders concerning the new immigration regulations. The students coming to America to fulfill their educational aspirations are now being turned away despite the insight and unique perspectives they bring in out of the classroom.

*Please note that a later blog post will include more information

Down below are various petitions to sign:

1. https://www.change.org/p/president-trump-exempt-international-students-from-all-countries-in-u-s-travel-ban?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_23071973_pt-BR%3A1&recruiter=1127373142&recruited_by_id=08835940-bc9b-11ea-bdd1-5d4323cc2f88&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_abi

2. https://www.change.org/p/student-and-exchange-visitor-program-sevp-allow-f-1-and-m-1-students-to-remain-in-the-us-with-online-only-classes/psf/promote_or_share

3. https://www.change.org/p/ice-let-international-students-stay/psf/promote_or_share

4. https://www.change.org/p/united-states-supreme-court-urge-congress-the-supreme-court-to-protect-international-students?recruiter=448518922&recruited_by_id=7e682e97-43f7-4a4a-bda0-ac9a790655f8&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=peti