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Higher Ed on Alert: Visa Vetting Overhaul Threatens Fall Enrollment of International Students

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Effective June 26, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has required U.S. consulates to expand social media vetting for all F, M, and J visa applicants (students and exchange visitors) before issuing visas allowing them to...more

Jackson Walker

Presidential Proclamation Halts Foreign Student Visas at Harvard University

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On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation restricting the issuance of foreign student visas at Harvard University. Two days later, on June 6, 2025, a Massachusetts federal district court granted...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Enhancing National Security by Addressing Risks at Harvard University (Trump EO Tracker)

Orders the suspension of entry for any alien into the United States as a nonimmigrant to pursue a course of study at Harvard University or to participate in an exchange visitor program hosted by Harvard University. The...more

Williams Mullen

Executive Action Cites Security Risks in New Entry Bans Affecting 19 Nations and F/M/J Visa Holders

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On June 4, 2025, the White House issued two presidential proclamations that impose new constraints on visa issuance and travel to the United States. These actions are expected to impact multinational employers, academic...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

State Department Halts New Student Visa Interviews, Expands Social Media Vetting

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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has temporarily paused the scheduling of new visa interviews for international students and exchange visitors applying for F, M and J visas. This directive, effective May 27, 2025, is part...more

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U.S. Consulates Halt Issuance of F, J, and M Visas

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On May 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued a directive to U.S. consulates globally to temporarily halt the issuance of F-1, M-1 and J-1 Exchange Visitor visas. This action is part of the current administration’s...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Recent Developments in U.S. Immigration Policy: Student Visas

The State Department ordered U.S. embassies and consulates to temporarily stop scheduling new student visa interviews for F, M and J visas worldwide in preparation for expanding vetting. The directive instructs diplomatic...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

‘Catch and Revoke’ Program Takes Off: State Department AI-Driven Visa Crackdown

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The U.S. State Department’s “Catch and Revoke” program uses artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor foreign nationals, particularly student visa holders. The program aims to identify individuals who express support for Hamas,...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Lawmakers Urge DOJ to Address Foreign Influence on College Campuses

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Last week, a group of Republican Senators sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland expressing concern over the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its influence among student groups at American universities....more

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When Do U.S. Companies and Institutions Need to Be Concerned about National Security?

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In today’s world, companies in various industries are increasingly running into issues that have national security implications. Research universities and other academic institutions can face issues involving national...more

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