Three University of 91³Ô¹Ï leaders have filed a formal comment on behalf of the University urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would make it harder for international students to enroll in U.S. universities. The comment amplifies concerns expressed this week in a letter from 91³Ô¹Ï President , to the DHS acting secretary.
If enacted, the policy would limit international students and exchange visitors to a fixed period of two to four years, with the opportunity to apply for an extension. It also would create additional burdens for students from countries the DHS has identified as having a high percentage of visa overstays.
The formal comment was filed by , the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost; , vice president, associate provost and dean of the Graduate School; and , vice president and associate provost for internationalization. They outlined five primary concerns with the proposal and the ways in which it would negatively affect international students and scholars; their research, professors and peers; and the University’s mission.
91³Ô¹Ï’s formal comment is .
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