US restores some foreign student visa registrations: Politico

US restores some foreign student visa registrations: Politico

In a significant development, the US government has announced the restoration of some foreign student visa registrations, according to recent reports from Politico. This move follows a series of legal challenges and administrative actions targeting international student records.

The restoration of registrations comes amidst ongoing legal battles over the mass termination of international student records by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A federal district court is currently considering a lawsuit filed by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, which argues that the terminations are arbitrary and capricious, violating due process protections under the Fifth Amendment [1].

Separately, the Trump administration has been engaging in a broader investigation of universities' compliance with foreign giving regulations. In a recent development, the Education Department requested detailed records from Harvard University regarding donations and contracts from foreign sources [2]. Harvard has stated that it has complied with the law, reporting gifts and contracts exceeding $250,000 annually.

These actions highlight the complex interplay between immigration policies and academic institutions' compliance with regulatory frameworks. The restoration of visa registrations is a step towards addressing the concerns raised by higher education groups and could potentially ease tensions between the government and academic communities.

References:
[1] https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/higher-ed-group-challenges-termination-of-f-1-student-records-3
[2] https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/trump-administration-asks-harvard-for-data-on-foreign-giving-1