Here is the latest news from the USA that affects international students holding study visas for the US - as reported on Politico’s website.
International students who attend college in the United States on visas will be barred from staying in the country if their school's classes are entirely online during the fall semester, the Trump administration has said.
The announcement comes as colleges nationwide are grappling with how to teach students during the coronavirus pandemic, with schools like Harvard announcing all-online learning for the entire school year.
Many colleges will be left in a tough spot by the policy: Reopen their schools to in-person learning despite rising numbers of coronavirus infections or face losing international students and their tuition.
The State Department will not issue visas to students in online-only programs and Customs and Border Protection will not allow these students to enter the country, according to the press release.
This could have implications for many International students and ITS advises you check with the institution you are enrolled in for how this is likely to affect you. You are also welcome to come and speak to our US consultant for a free consultation.
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