DHS restrictions hit international scholars

“It presents an unwarranted, again misguided or uninformed, intrusion into academic decision-making,” said Miriam Feldblum, co-founder and executive director of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. During the proposal’s 30-day comment period, the Presidents’ Alliance voiced a series of concerns regarding the rule change.

Despite vocal opposition from the Presidents’ Alliance, ECFMG and a number of other advocacy organizations, it is possible that the rule change will go into effect before President-elect Joe Biden takes office on January 20.

Read the full article from the Bay State Banner here.