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Issues
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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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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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Rapid Response Briefing: Proposed Rule to End Duration of Status for International Students and Exchange Visitors
October 8, 2020post
The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and NAFSA developed a talking points template comment for higher education institutions for addressing the proposed DHS duration of status rule. If you have questions on strategy, require additional support, or want to share your final ...
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Fact Sheet: Proposed Regulation on the Change of Admission Period of F, J, and I Nonimmigrants from Duration of Status
September 27, 2020post
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
On August 7, 2020, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration sent a letter to Port Director LaFonda Sutton-Burke to express our concern regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) inspection process for new and returning international students through the Los Angeles I...
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Recommended Changes to Updated July 15, 2020 FAQs to Stakeholders Regarding Impact of COVID-19 on SEVP-Certified Schools and F and M Students
The Honorable Chad WolfActing SecretaryU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityWashington, D.C. 20528 Matthew T. AlbenceDeputy Director and Senior OfficialP...
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We partnered with Professor Tom K. Wong to author this policy brief, International Students Affected by ICE COVID-19 Guidance for Fall 2020, estimating how many international students could potentially be affected by ICE's July 6, 2020 guidance for online enrollments. On July 6, 2020, in spite of...
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The below representing talking points for higher ed institutions in response to the guidance released by the administration on international students. On July 6, 2020, in spite of a rebounding COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued guidance indicating that it wou...
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In collaboration with several members of our Federal Policy Advisory Table and Legal Advisory Council, the Presidents’ Alliance developed this template letter for institutions of higher education to adapt and send to congressional delegations. The template covers the recent July 6, 2020 ICE SEVP ...
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RAPID RESPONSE BRIEFING: ICE’s SEVP Guidance for International Students and Higher Education
July 10, 2020post
Letter on Recommendations for the Fourth COVID-19 Relief Package to Support International, DACA, and Undocumented Students
June 23, 2020post
Follow-up Letter to DHS and DOS with Recommendations on Visa Processing and OPT in Light of COVID-19 Crisis
June 16, 2020post
Quick Guide to Immigration Issues on Campus – 2020
June 15, 2020post
The Presidents' Alliance transmitted a letter to the White House in support of Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT.
Presidents' Alliance Letter to White House in Support of OPT and STEM OPT
June 4, 2020
Donald J. TrumpPresident of the United StatesThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Av...
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The Trump administration is considering measures to pause or end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for the F-1 Student Visa. The United States cannot afford to make such a consequential policy change. Our nation needs to attract the best minds to help get the U.S. economy back up and ...
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BRIEFING: COVID-19 Crisis and the Impact on International Populations in Higher Education and Beyond
May 12, 2020post
This page contains a list of the Presidents' Alliance advocacy efforts on behalf of international students.
Duration of Status Advocacy
D/S–Letter Requesting Extended Comment Period for New Proposed Duration of Status Rule (October 9, 2020)
D/S–Rapid Response Briefing: Proposed Rule to End D...
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The Presidents' Alliance Steering Committee transmitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of State (DOS) containing recommendations regarding visa processing and Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Presidents' Alliance Letter to DHS and DOS re: Visa Pr...
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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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Letter to DHS and DOS on Supporting DACA Recipients and International Students in Light of COVID-19
March 25, 2020post
The Presidents' Alliance Steering Committee transmitted a letter to Congress expressing its qualified support for the NO BAN Act.
Steering Committee Letter to Congress Supporting the NO BAN Act
March 4, 2020
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
U.S. House of Representatives
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Higher Education and the Census Projections—How the Future of Colleges and Universities Is Tied to Immigration Policy and Flows
February 25, 2020post
Statement for the Record for Markup of the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act
February 11, 2020post
Bipartisan Congressional Letter to Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf Encourages Expansion of HSAAC Outreach
February 11, 2020post
Toolkit for Colleges and Universities for Expanded Travel Ban
January 31, 2020post
Quick Guide to Immigration Issues on Campus – 2020
January 6, 2020post
Steering Committee Letter to Congress Supporting Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
July 12, 2019post
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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More than 65 U.S. Colleges and Universities Support Legal Challenge to New Unlawful Presence Policy
December 21, 2018post
The Presidents’ Alliance submitted a comment letter on the proposed SEVIS fee increases
September 14, 2018post
Coalition Letter to Senate Judiciary Letter on Concerning USCIS Guidance
August 14, 2018
The Honorable Charles E. Grassley
Chairman
Committee on the Judiciary
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
Ranking Member
Committee on the Judiciary
Unite...
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“Student Visa Integrity: Protecting Educational Opportunity and National Security”
Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration
June 6, 2018
Statement of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration
The Presidents’ Alliance on Highe...
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Letter to USCIS Director on May 10, 2018, Unlawful Presence Memorandum
June 11, 2018
Mr. L. Francis Cissna
Director
U.S. Citizenship & immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20529
Dear Director Cissna,
The Presidents’ A...
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Comment re: Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (Form DS-260, OMB Control Number 1405-0185) and the Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Nonimmigrant Visa (Form DS-160 and DS-156, OMB Control Number 1405-0182)
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FAQ: Higher Education Access and Undocumented Students
March 27, 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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