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Two Issues to Consider for Your Comment on the H-1B Modernization Proposed Rule
On October 23, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice of proposed rulemaking to modernize certain aspects of the H-1B program. Comments are due on December 22, 2023.
While the proposed rule...
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Strengthen Security: Waive In-Person Interviews for Previously Vetted Applicants
As a member of the U.S. for Success Coalition, the Presidents’ Alliance signed on to a letter urging the Department of Homeland Security to waive in-person interviews for previously vetted international students a...
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Do you know who your refugee students are? Mapping and understanding displaced students on U.S. campuses
November 17, 2023post
The White House released an ambitious Executive Order on AI on October 30th outlining principles, policies and actions to take, including the goal of recruiting talented workers who bring special skills in AI and other critical and emerging technologies. It has several significant higher ed and ...
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USCIS Increases Employment Authorization Document Validity to Five Years for Certain Categories: An Explainer
October 16, 2023post
Letter Supporting Extension and Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Cameroon
October 11, 2023post
Letter Supporting an Expanded Work Permit Automatic Extension
October 3, 2023post
On August 10, the Presidents’ Alliance joined NAFSA and Shorelight in meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, Julie Stufft, and her team about the recent visa report detailing high visa denial rates in the Global South, especially in Africa, issued by Shorelight and th...
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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
Higher Ed Pathways to Immigration: Why it Matters Event
April 8, 2023post
On March 22, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration submitted a statement for the record for the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety Hearing on Immigration and Higher Education hearing on “Living Up to America’s Promise: The Nee...
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Comment in Letter on USCIS Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements
March 10, 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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Administrative Agenda for Attracting, Supporting, and Retaining International Students & Scholars
November 15, 2022post
On June 14, 2022, the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration submitted a statement for the record for the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety Hearing on Immigration and Higher Education hearing on “Strengthening our Workforce and Economy ...
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Comment Letter on Proposed Changes to IPEDS
April 26, 2022post
Resources to Support International Students and Scholars from Countries Experiencing Violent Conflict and Humanitarian Crises
March 2, 2022post
Ukrainian Students & Scholars: Policy & Campus Resources
February 28, 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
What the Biden Administration Can Do to Help our Afghan Fulbrighters and Other Exchange Visitors
February 25, 2022post
Both executive and congressional actions are needed in order to provide safe, legal pathways for our Afghan allies who wish to pursue higher education opportunities in the United States. In particular, relief is needed for Afghan Fulbright scholars and other exchange visitors, both current and al...
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Directory of Reconciliation Resources
December 22, 2021post
Wanted and Welcomed: International Students and Scholars Recommendations for Executive and Administrative Action
November 16, 2021post
Presidents’ Alliance Letter on Budget Reconciliation
October 25, 2021post
Summary of Reconciliation’s Legalization and Higher Ed Provisions
September 14, 2021post
Book Launch & Conversation: America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility
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 Presidents’ Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has released the spring unified agenda for all agencies, which details proposed rules and regulations in the pipeline from Spring 2021 and gives us a glimpse of policy changes to come–especially as they ...
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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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Webinar – International Students and Immigrants in Medicine and Healthcare: Challenges and Barriers
May 26, 2021post
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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Comment in Response to USCIS’ Request for Information on Barriers to Benefits and Legalization
May 18, 2021post
This brief outlines the importance of Optional Practical Training (OPT) to colleges and universities, their students, and higher education in this country. It highlights the value of OPT as an important educational component to a student’s program of study, as a key complement to the classroom ex...
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Will the U.S. State Department be Prepared to Welcome International Students to the United States?
May 3, 2021post
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
Statement for the Record for Markup of the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act of 2021
April 13, 2021post
Action Alert Briefing: Will International Students Return in Fall 2021? A Vital Resource at Risk
April 7, 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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Template Letter to Congress on the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 for Higher Ed Institutions
March 19, 2021post
Statement for the Record for Hearing on the U.S. Immigration System and the Need for Bold Reforms
February 11, 2021post
Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Regarding Recommendations on Domestic and International Students
February 9, 2021post
Overview of President Biden’s Immigration Reform Legislation in Regards to Higher Education and Student Immigrants
February 8, 2021post
Letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Regarding International Student Enrollment Flexibility
February 5, 2021post
Letter to Secretary of State Blinken on International Students
February 1, 2021post
On January 29, 2021, we sent a letter to Acting DHS Secretary Pekoske on behalf of international students to address issues that they face.
Letter to Acting DHS Secretary Pekoske on Issues Facing International Students
Delivered electronically
January 29, 2021
David Pekoske, Acting Secret...
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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
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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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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