Foreign educational institutions in the United States advise international students against traveling abroad this summer
Heads-up, International Students! Here's the lowdown on the latest travel advisory, fresh off the Trump administration's announcement:
Universities across the nation are still urging caution to international students planning summer travels abroad. Following the administration's policy change, overseas trips still present a high risk due to the dynamic nature of immigration regulations, as stated by UC Berkeley.
A multitude of universities have alerted their international students to the potential risks of traveling and the possibility of not being allowed re-entry. Duke University, for instance, issued a memo stating thatwhile a valid visa doesn't guarantee entry, international students should avoid travel unless absolutely necessary[1].
The administration's change in policy comes after thousands of international college students had already experienced visa, legal status, and immigration record termination[1]. Regardless, experts advise students to exercise caution when deciding to travel, as the Department of State has the power to revoke visas for any reason[1].
It's uncertain how many campuses have provided warnings to students regarding traveling overseas, but institutions such as Duke University and UC Berkeley have issued such advisories this month to their international communities[1].
For current students grappling with the stress of potentially reuniting with family members they haven’t seen for years, it's essential to make informed decisions, according to Fanta Aw, CEO of the Association of International Educators[3].
On the bright side, as ICE develops a framework for revoking immigration records, the administration has stated that international students' visas will be reinstated for now[1]. However, when it comes to leaving the U.S., legal expert Jeff Joseph suggests staying put, as seeking a new visa while outside the country offers limited protection[1].
This recent policy change follows months of legal challenges and concerns over potential deportation amongst affected students[1][2]. Initially, the Trump administration had mass-terminated student visa registrations due to minor legal infractions, some of which had been dismissed[1]. The new stance aims to bring stability to international students studying in the U.S. under F-1 visas[2].
[1] Trump administration restores legal status for international students whose visas had been revoked
[2] Judges block Trump administration policy on international students, say it was too broad
[3] Interview with Fanta Aw, CEO of the Association of International Educators, about the decision-making process for international students
- UC Berkeley warns international students that overseas trips still pose high risks due to the dynamic nature of immigration regulations.
- Duke University advises international students not to travel unless necessary, as a valid visa doesn't guarantee entry.
- Experts advise students to exercise caution when deciding to travel, as the Department of State has the power to revoke visas for any reason.
- ICE's new framework aims to bring stability to international students under F-1 visas by reinstating visas that were previously revoked.
