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US: student exemption to Covid travel rule for China, Brazil, Europe


Jill Welch, senior advisor at Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, acknowledged, “This recent action by secretary Blinken addresses the first pillar by resolving a significant policy barrier that would have prevented the majority of international students from being able to enrol in our colleges and universities this fall.

“That said, there is still much work to be done as the administration must turn its attention to ensuring efficient, transparent processes for visa applications and issuance.

“It must make welcoming international students a core priority for rebuilding our economy, preparing for the next global crisis and strengthening our ties around the world. ”

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