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On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on “Achieving Inclusive Excellence: Immigrant-Origin Students Are Key to the Future of U.S. Higher Education.”
The Presidents’ Alliance, in partnership with the Migration Policy Institute (MPI...
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Investing in the Future: Higher Ed Should Give Greater Focus to Growing Immigrant-Origin Student Population
August 2, 2023post
The original column was published on The PieNews on July 26, 2023. The article can be accessed here
Jill on the Hill: US visa policy trends – we can do better
by Jill WelchThe renowned poet Maya Angelou said, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”...
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On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on “The Interview of A Lifetime: An analysis of Visa Denials and International student flows to the U.S.".
Presidents’ Alliance and Shorelight, released a new research report on the visa denial trends for prospec...
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Webinar Recording and Resources: Understanding TPS & SSR Options: Implications For Students & Institutions
June 23, 2023post
On Friday, June 9, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on "Understanding the Complexities of Border Security and its Impacts on Reaching a Bipartisan Compromise for Dreamers", co-sponsored by Niskanen Center, American Business Immigration Coalition, American Immigration Counc...
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On June 7, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on the Implementation of Tuition Equity for Undocumented Students in Arizona, co-sponsored by Aliento, National College Attainment Network (NCAN), TheDream.US, American Immigration Council, and Immigrants Rising.
Speakers took...
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Higher Ed Pathways to Immigration: Why it Matters Event
April 8, 2023post
As President Biden enters the third year of his presidency and our nation recovers from the human and economic impacts of the pandemic, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and our over 550 Presidents and Chancellors urge the administration to take the following ten immedi...
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On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a webinar, Uplifting Campus Resources: Effective Practices to Support Refugee Students in Higher Ed, PART 2: Building On Campus Support for Refugee Students.
Uplifting Campus Resources: Effective Practices to Support Refugee Stu...
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On Thursday, December 1, 2022, the Presidents' Alliance, along with Refugee Advocacy Lab, World Education Services (WES), and National Association of System Heads (NASH), hosted a webinar, Limited Access: The Landscape of In-State Tuition for Displaced Students.
The webinar shared the finding...
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Calling on Congress to Prioritize DACA Recipients and Dreamers and Pass Bipartisan Dream Legislation this Year
October 25, 2022post
Webinar – Rapid Response Briefing on the Fifth Circuit Ruling on the Legality of DACA
October 10, 2022post
DACA Final Rule: What You Need to Know
August 25, 2022post
Beyond DACA: Updated Checklists for Campuses to Support Dreamers and Other Undocumented Campus Members
April 11, 2022post
Comment Letter: U.S. Department of State: Proposed Rule: Schedule of Fees for Consular Services-Nonimmigrant and Special Visa Fees, RIN 1400-AF33
February 28, 2022post
Policy Brief: Access to Higher Education for DACA, TPS, and DED Students in the Build Back Better Act of 2021
December 22, 2021post
Directory of Reconciliation Resources
December 22, 2021post
On November 18, 2021, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its analysis of the immigration provisions of the Build Back Better act, which passed the House on November 19, 2021. To learn more about the CBO score, please read the full policy brief below.
CBO Scoring of Immigration Prov...
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Presidents’ Alliance Shares Vote Recommendation in Support of the Build Back Better Act
November 4, 2021post
Presidents’ Alliance Letter on Budget Reconciliation
October 25, 2021post
Congress is considering a proposed budget reconciliation package that would include tuition-free community college for eligible students without regard to the students’ immigration status. States that receive federal grants under this program would not be able to deny tuition-free community colle...
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Summary of Reconciliation’s Legalization and Higher Ed Provisions
September 14, 2021post
On June 23, 2021 the Presidents' Alliance submitted a statement for the record for the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship hearing regarding how outdated U.S. immigration policies push top talent to other countries.
Statement for the Record for House Judiciary...
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The exchange of people and ideas is necessary to ensure we have the expertise needed to fight the next global threat or pandemic, and international students are vital contributors to our knowledge and innovation agenda. Our graduate science programs, in particular, are dependent on the presence o...
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Higher Education Components of Key Immigration Legislation Impacting Undocumented Students
May 25, 2021post
Presidents' Alliance Letter Supporting the Nomination of Ur Jaddou for USCIS Director
May 26, 2021
Dear Chairman Durbin, Ranking Member Grassley, and Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee:
On behalf of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, we write to express ...
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On May 17, 2021, the Presidents' Alliance, along with other partners, hosted an inaugural strategy meeting on how to significantly increase refugee student access and entry into the U.S. to pursue higher education. The meeting marked the launch of an initiative to mobilize higher education leader...
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Statement for the Record for House Judiciary Hearing on Barriers to Immigration Benefits
April 28, 2021post
Presidents’ Alliance Coalition of 500+ Presidents Urge Passage of U.S. Citizenship Act
April 28, 2021post
Template Letter to Congress on the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 for Higher Ed Institutions
March 19, 2021post
Letter from Coalition of Organizations to Secretary of State and HHS on University Sponsorship of Refugees
March 9, 2021post
The Presidents’ Alliance developed this template letter to Congress, particularly the Senate, for institutions of higher education to adapt and send to Senate delegations in support of the Dream Act of 2021, which would codify Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) into law and provide a p...
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Steering Committee Letter Endorsing the Dream Act of 2021
Transmitted electronically
March 2, 2021
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senators:
On behalf of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, we write to express our full support of the bipartis...
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BRIEFING: Refugee Advocacy and Higher Education Access
February 22, 2021post
Statement for the Record for Hearing on the U.S. Immigration System and the Need for Bold Reforms
February 11, 2021post
Overview of President Biden’s Immigration Reform Legislation in Regards to Higher Education and Student Immigrants
February 8, 2021post
Letter to Acting Education Secretary Rosenfelt on COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Immigrant Students
January 29, 2021post
Overview of Biden Executive Actions on Immigration Related to Higher Education and Students
January 25, 2021post
Directory of Major Immigration Developments and Recommendations During First 100 Days of Biden Administration
January 25, 2021post
The nonpartisan, nonprofit Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration brings college and university presidents and chancellors together on the immigration issues that impact higher education; immigrant and international students, alumni, faculty, and staff; and our campuses, communi...
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President-elect Joe Biden’s Platform and Statements on Higher Education and Immigration
December 1, 2020post
Executive and Administrative Immigration and Higher Education Actions
November 12, 2020post
On October 26, 2020, the Presidents' Alliance of Higher Education and Immigration submitted a comment in opposition to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) new proposed rule eliminating duration of status for international students.
Presidents' Alliance Comment Opposing New Propo...
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This one-hour briefing provided in-depth coverage of a new Presidents’ Alliance-commissioned and Migration Policy Institute-produced report on the number of first and second generation immigrant students in higher education. The report reveals the significant impact of immigration policy on colle...
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Immigrant-Origin Students in U.S. Higher Education
October 15, 2020post
On October 8, 2020, the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration led 90 organizations, ranging from higher education institutions to national organizations, in submitting a letter to acting U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership to request an extended 60-day comment...
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Congress must include immigrant workers and students in next round of COVID relief
September 17, 2020post
Immigration and Education – NP Omnibus Results for August 2020
September 15, 2020post
Letters to Congressional Leadership on Extension of Employment Authorization in Fourth COVID-19 Legislative Package
August 13, 2020post
Stealth Rescission: An Analysis of the Impact of the Secretary’s July 2020 Memorandum on DACA
August 13, 2020post
On July 13, 2020, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, TheDream.US, and the Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education (CCCIE) submitted a comment in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) interim final rule Eligibility of Students at Instit...
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We partnered with Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education and TheDream.US to create Higher Education Template Comment for CARES Act Emergency Grant Exclusions, a new template that your institution can utilize to submit a comment in response to the U.S. Department of Education propose...
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WEBINAR: How to Create Non-Employment Based Fellowships and Other Funding Opportunities for Undocumented Students
April 30, 2020post
Report: Undocumented Students in Higher Education: How Many Students are in U.S. Colleges and Universities, and Who Are They?
April 15, 2020post
This one-hour briefing featured immigration, legal, and policy experts who addressed the legal and regulatory issues impacting international students, scholars and others in higher education, outstanding questions for campuses, and the impact of recent government immigration-related actions in th...
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Now that the new federal regulation on immigration public charge is taking effect, college and university administrators are scrambling to answer questions from students, faculty and other staff about how the new rule will affect them. This timely, informative webinar will provide a basic overvie...
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WEBINAR: Alternative Income and Career Options for Undocumented Students: How Colleges Can Help
March 6, 2020post
Higher Education and the Census Projections—How the Future of Colleges and Universities Is Tied to Immigration Policy and Flows
February 25, 2020post
WEBINAR: Alternative Income and Career Options for Undocumented Students
February 25, 2020post
Bipartisan Congressional Letter to Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf Encourages Expansion of HSAAC Outreach
February 11, 2020post
Quick Guide to Immigration Issues on Campus – 2020
January 6, 2020post
In September of 2019, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration; FWD.us, Niskanen Center, TheDream.US, and United We Dream released a groundbreaking report that urges Congress and state legislatures to expand access to professional, business, and commercial licenses (also known...
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Presidents’ Alliance and Member Comments on Increased Immigration Fees
November 27, 2019post
Fiscal Policy Institute, Presidents’ Alliance File, and Partners File Amicus Briefs in Public Charge Litigation
September 16, 2019post
Public Charge Regulation on the Way
July 24, 2019post
The Presidents' Alliance Steering Committee transmitted a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives containing its vote recommendation, which urges the House to vote for passage of the bill and against negative amendments.
Steering Committee Letter to Senate Urging it to Protect Dreamers and T...
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Last month, USCIS released a variety of data and statistics regarding the DACA population, among other things, these statistics included, as of April 30, 2019.
Number of pending DACA requests;
Number of DACA recipients;
Number of current DACA recipients;
Demographic information for current ...
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By Jailene Acevedo and Jose Magaña-Salgado
Last week, in a historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6, which would provide a roadmap to citizenship for upwards of approximately 2.5 million immigrant youth known as Dreamers (including Deferred Action...
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The Presidents' Alliance Steering Committee transmitted a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives containing its vote recommendation, which urges the House to vote for passage of the bill and against negative amendments.
Steering Committee Letter Vote Recommendation on the Dream and Promise ...
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Presidents’ Alliance Steering Committee Letter in Support of Dream Act of 2019 and SECURE Act
April 24, 2019post
Migration Policy Institute Fact Sheet on Number of Dreamers Graduating from High School
April 24, 2019post
Earlier this month, USCIS released a variety of data and statistics regarding the DACA population, among other things, these statistics included, as of January 31, 2019:
Number of pending DACA requests;
Number of DACA reciepts;
Number of current DACA recipients;
Demographic information for ...
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On April 1, 2019, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration held its first national convening in Washington, D.C.
The Convening brought together college and university presidents and chancellors and other campus leadership from over forty institutions along with key pa...
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VIDEO: College Presidents with Undocumented Students Series #2: Eastern Connecticut State University
March 29, 2019post
Presidents’ Alliance Steering Committee Letter in Support of Dream and Promise Act of 2019
March 28, 2019post
FAQ: Non-Employment-Based Educational Funding Opportunities
March 27, 2019post
On March 14, 2019, the Presidents' Alliance held a telephonic briefing for members to provide an overview, analysis, and next steps regarding H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019. The briefing included partners from FWD.us and a Deferred Enforced Departure recipient and PhD student, Yatta Ki...
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Presidents’ Alliance Commends Rep. Roybal-Allard’s Introduction of the Dream and Promise Act of 2019
March 12, 2019post
On March 6, 2019, the House Judiciary Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives held a committee hearing on Protecting Dreamers and TPS Recipients. As part of this hearing, the Committee heard from a diverse panel of witnesses outlining the urgent need to enact permanent protections for Drea...
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Joint Statement of Support for Higher Education Dream Act of 2019
February 15, 2019post
Presidents’ Alliance Urges Congressional Leadership to Come Together to Resolve DACA and TPS Crisis
February 5, 2019post
The Presidents’ Alliance submits comment letter opposing the proposed “public charge” order
December 5, 2018post
Supporting Undocumented Students via Resource Centers: What Institutions can Learn from New Research and Best Practices
October 23, 2018post
Higher Education Leaders Call Proposed “Public Charge” Rule Harmful and Counterproductive for Immigrants and the Country
October 3, 2018post
Washington, D.C.— This week the Administration announced that the new FY2019 refugee ceiling will be set at 30,000. This is the lowest cap since the inception of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in 1980, and woefully inadequate to meet the urgent needs of the global refugee crisis. At a time ...
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Over 300 national, state, and local immigrant, religious, labor, and civil rights organizations sent a letter to Kristjen Nielsen, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, asking her to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Guatemala in light of recent environmental disasters. ...
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Organizational Letter in Opposition to Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (H.R. 6136)
June 21, 2018
The Honorable Paul Ryan
Speaker
United States House of Representatives
H-232, The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20515
Re: Opposition to Border Security and Immigration Refor...
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Media Release: Presidents’ Alliance calls the Executive Order on family separations “inadequate and misdirected”
June 21, 2018post
This FAQ provides information on Employment Authorization Documents and I-9s that enable non-citizen students, including those with DACA and F1 visas, to work.
FAQs on Employment Authorization
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