Press Releases

Sep 22, 2023
Presidents’ Alliance Applauds Temporary Protected Status and Special Student Relief Announcements for Venezuela and Afghanistan
Sep 14, 2023
Post-DACA Ruling: While Urging Long Overdue Congressional Action, Here’s What Higher Ed, the Biden Administration, and State Leaders Can Do for Drea...
Sep 12, 2023
The Welcome Corps on Campus is Building Sustainable Pathways for Refugee Students
Aug 02, 2023
Immigrant-Origin Students are Key to the Future of U.S. Higher Education
Jul 31, 2023
Massachusetts and National Voices Celebrate State Budget to Expand In-State Tuition Equity to More Massachusetts Dreamers
Jul 26, 2023
New Report Finds Disproportionate F-1 Visa Denials in Africa and the Global South
Jul 20, 2023
Key Voices Call for Massachusetts to Expand In-State Tuition and Financial Aid Eligibility for Immigrant Students
Jul 11, 2023
Fifth Circuit Court Decision Reverses District Court Order in Young Conservatives of Texas v. Neal Smatresk et al.
Jul 06, 2023
The Welcome Corps Expands to Facilitate Sponsorship of Refugee Students by Campus Communities and Higher Education Institutions
Jun 29, 2023
Presidents’ Alliance Responds to Supreme Court’s Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions
Jun 21, 2023
Miriam Feldblum Appointed to the Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council (HSAPC)
Jun 13, 2023
On DACA Anniversary, Presidents’ Alliance Urges Legislative Solution and Highlights Ways Administration, States, and Higher Ed Can Support Dreamers
May 23, 2023
The Presidents’ Alliance Reacts to New Bipartisan Immigration Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
May 16, 2023
New Tool Launches: “Undocumented Student Communities of Practice” Network and Directory
May 05, 2023
ICYMI: “The Solution to Declining College Enrollment? Immigrants” – New Boston Globe Op-Ed
May 02, 2023
New program to mobilize higher education institutions to support refugee resettlement
Apr 25, 2023
Key Takeaways and Virtual Recording Available: “Higher Ed Pathways to Immigration: Why it Matters”
Feb 28, 2023
“Self-Defeating for Florida” – Presidents’ Alliance Reacts to Proposed Rescission of In-State Tuition Access for Dreamers
Feb 13, 2023
Presidents’ Alliance and IDRA React to Oral Arguments in University of North Texas Case
Feb 10, 2023
Presidents’ Alliance Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Dream Act Sponsored by Senators Durbin and Graham
Jan 05, 2023
Presidents’ Alliance Condemns Ban on Afghan Women’s Access to Higher Education
Dec 16, 2022
TheDream.US and Presidents’ Alliance React to News of Senate Failure to Enact Bipartisan Immigration Bill
Dec 12, 2022
Presidents’ Alliance Applauds Humanitarian Flexibility for Ethiopian International Students
Dec 02, 2022
Higher Ed, Business Leaders, and Dreamers from Texas, Florida, and Nationally Call for Bipartisan Legislative Fix
Nov 28, 2022
In Letter To Congress, University Presidents Urge Leaders to Prioritize Permanent Protections for DACA Recipients and Dreamers
Nov 14, 2022
Presidents’ Alliance Celebrates Passage of Arizona Prop 308
Nov 10, 2022
Voters Agreed on Urgent Need for Legislative Solutions for Dreamers: Recent Polling Shows a Strong Majority of Americans Across the Political Spectrum...
Nov 01, 2022
Presidents’ Alliance Joins Nationwide I Stand With Immigrants Day Of Action, Calls On Congress To Protect Dreamers This Year
Oct 24, 2022
Presidents’ Alliance Applauds Announcement of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia and Calls for Special Student Relief to Follow
Oct 06, 2022
550+ Higher Education Leaders Call on Congress to Act Now to Protect DACA Recipients and Other Dreamers After Fifth Circuit Ruling
Sep 15, 2022
Support Refugee and International Students this Welcoming Week and Beyond
Sep 13, 2022
Diego Sánchez Joins the Presidents’ Alliance as New Director of Policy and Strategy
Aug 25, 2022
New Rule on DACA One Step Forward in Dire Need for Progress
Aug 02, 2022
Presidents’ Alliance Submits Amicus Brief in Support of University of North Texas
Jul 28, 2022
96 National, State, and Local Organizations and Presidents’ Alliance Urge Congress to Expand Title IV in the Higher Education Act to Include Fed...
Jul 06, 2022
The Presidents’ Alliance Reacts to the Fifth Circuit Hearing on Future of DACA
Jun 21, 2022
Presidents’ Alliance Leaders Write Powerful USA Today OP-ED: “DACA Recipients Have Helped Build the American Dream. It’s Time to Giv...
Jun 17, 2022
Ahead of World Refugee Day, More than 150+ Higher Education Leaders Sign New Statement of Support for Refugees and Displaced Students
Jun 15, 2022
Higher Ed Leaders Celebrate a Decade of DACA and Call for Solutions Beyond Temporary Status
Jun 07, 2022
Presidents’ Alliance Applauds Announcement of Temporary Protected Status and Special Student Relief for Cameroon
May 10, 2022
Advocacy Groups Celebrate State Department’s Steps to Launch Private Sponsorship of Refugees Later This Year
May 09, 2022
Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education Integrates Key Resources and Initiatives into the Presidents’ Alliance
Apr 26, 2022
Coalition of Over 500 College and University Presidents Release Policy Agenda for Biden Administration on Support for Immigrant, International, and Re...
Apr 19, 2022
Over 500 College and University Presidents Applaud Special Student Relief for Ukraine and Sudan
Apr 18, 2022
Over 500 College and University Presidents Celebrate Administration for Long-Awaited Designation of TPS for Cameroon
Mar 16, 2022
Coalition of 500+ College and University Leaders Applaud Biden Administration for Announcing Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan
Mar 04, 2022
Group of Over 500 College and University Presidents Applaud the Administration for Swift Designation of TPS for Ukraine
Mar 02, 2022
New Bipartisan Coalition Urges Immigration Reform Ahead of 2022 Midterms: ‘We Can No Longer Afford to Delay’
Mar 02, 2022
Coalition of College and University Presidents Lauds Biden Administration for Granting Special Student Relief and TPS for South Sudan and Designating ...
Mar 01, 2022
Prominent Leaders Make Case for New Higher Education Pathway for Refugee Sponsorship in Two New Op-eds
Feb 24, 2022
Coalition of Over 500 College and University Presidents Calls on Secretaries Mayorkas and Blinken to Designate Ukraine for TPS and Special Student Rel...
Feb 22, 2022
USCIS Director Ur Jaddou Joins College and University Presidents for Discussion on Higher Education, Immigration, and Racial Equity
Feb 04, 2022
One Year After Refugee Executive Order, New Higher Education Pathway Poised to Help Biden Administration Deliver on Stated Commitment
Jan 21, 2022
Coalition of 500+ College and University Leaders Welcome Move to Strengthen STEM Opportunities for International Students and Scholars
Jan 20, 2022
Coalition of 500+ College and University Leaders Mark Progress and Room for Growth for Undocumented, Refugee, and International Students in the First ...
Dec 17, 2021
Disappointed in Parliamentarian’s Guidance, Alliance of 500+ Presidents Recommits to Inclusion of Higher Ed Provisions, Visa Recapture, and Affo...
Dec 16, 2021
Presidents’ Alliance Signs On to Amicus Brief in Support of DACA
Nov 19, 2021
House Passage of Build Back Better Act and Expansion of Federal Financial Aid to DACA and TPS Holders Represent Historic Win
Nov 18, 2021
New Campaign Launches to Expand Refugee Access to U.S. Colleges and Universities
Oct 15, 2021
Coalition of 500+ College and University Leaders Calls On Administration and Congress to Address Criminalization, Exclusion, Separation of Black Migra...
Sep 28, 2021
Proposed Regulation Bolsters Legal Foundation of DACA and Provides Financial Flexibility to DACA Recipients
Sep 20, 2021
Coalition of College and University Presidents Expresses Disappointment in Response to Senate Parliamentarian’s Decision to Exclude Roadmap to C...
Sep 17, 2021
Presidents’ Alliance Applauds H-1B Visa Ruling
Sep 07, 2021
We Are Home Statement on DOE Secretary Miguel Cardona Roundtable with Immigrant Students and Educators
Jul 26, 2021
Coalition of 500+ College and University Leaders Applauds U.S. Government’s Renewed Commitment to International Education and International Students...
Jul 20, 2021
Biden-Harris Administration Uses the Power of Immigration to Rebuild Our Relationships with Other Countries, Build Our Economy Back Better, and Mainta...
Jul 18, 2021
400+ University Presidents, CEOs. and Civic Leaders Urge Leaders Schumer and McConnell To Pass Bipartisan DREAM Act Following Texas Court Ruling to En...
Jul 16, 2021
Coalition of Over 500 Presidents and Chancellors Urge Congress to Act Immediately to Protect Dreamers in Light of Texas Decision Partially Suspending ...
Jun 23, 2021
World Refugee Day 2021
Jun 21, 2021
151 Higher Education Institutions Support Amicus Brief in Support of Optional Practical Training (OPT) for International Students
Jun 14, 2021
Nine Year Anniversary Anniversary of DACA Brings Hope, Higher Ed Access, and Uncertainty
May 11, 2021
Expansion of Emergency Educational Funds for All Students Regardless of Immigration Status by Biden Administration Welcomed by Coalition of College an...
May 03, 2021
Presidents’ Alliance Applauds Biden Administration’s Raising of Refugee Cap to 62,500
Apr 12, 2021
Presidents’ Alliance Commends Nomination Of Ur Jaddou As Director Of U.S. Citizenship And Immigration Services
Mar 19, 2021
Presidents’ Alliance Statement on House of Representatives Passing the American Dream and Promise Act
Mar 09, 2021
Over Fifty Organizations Call Upon Secretary of State and Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services to Pursue University-Based Sponsorship for Ref...
Mar 04, 2021
Reintroduction of the Dream and Promise Act Critical to Expanding Higher Ed Access to Immigrant Students
Mar 02, 2021
New Higher Ed Immigration Portal Launches: One-Stop Digital Resource for Federal and State Data, Policy Resources, and Best Practices
Feb 18, 2021
Coalition of University and College Presidents’ Statement on Introduction Of U.S. Citizenship Act
Feb 04, 2021
Coalition of University and College Presidents’ Statement on Introduction of Bipartisan Dream Act of 2021
Jan 20, 2021
Presidents’ Alliance Commends the Biden Administration’s Executive Actions and Introduction of New Citizenship Bill
Jan 13, 2021
Coalition of College and University Presidents Commends DHS Secretary Nominee Alejandro Mayorkas and His Record of Policies Impacting Immigrant and In...
Jan 08, 2021
Presidents’ Alliance Opposes Issuance of Final Rule That Would End H-1B Lottery and Further Undermine International Student Recruitment
Dec 01, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Statement: Higher Education Prevails Against Federal Government Over Unlawful H1-B Regulations
Nov 07, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Statement on Election Results: Incoming Administration, Congress, and Courts Must Aggressively Move to Protect Dreamers, Intern...
Oct 30, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Condemns Proposed H-1B Rule That Would Erode United States’ Attractiveness to International Students
Oct 20, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Files Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over Unlawful H-1B Regulations
Oct 15, 2020
New Report: More Than 5.3 Million Immigrant-Origin Students Enrolled in Colleges and Universities
Sep 28, 2020
New Report: New Administration Policy Will Reduce Number of DACA Recipients Through Higher Cost, Delays, and Denials
Sep 25, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Condemns Proposed DHS Rule That Would Limit Ability of International Students to Remain and Study in United States
Sep 17, 2020
New Poll Shows Wide Support for Inclusion of Immigrant Workers and Students in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sep 08, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Joins 182 Organizations in Calling on Administration for Refugee Ceiling of 95,000
Jul 28, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Condemns “Stealth” Rescission of DACA Through Bureaucratic Policy Changes
Jul 23, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Condemns ICE for Denying Enrollment to First Time International Students Enrolled in Online-Only Classes
Jul 14, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Applauds Government Decision to Yield and Rescind July 6th ICE Guidance
Jul 10, 2020
180 Institutions of Higher Education Join Litigation in Opposing Administration’s “International Student Ban”
Jul 07, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Condemns Forthcoming ICE Policy That Would Ban International Students Enrolled in Online Courses
Jun 23, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Statement in Response to Presidential Proclamation Suspending High Skilled Immigrants: Restrictions Are Misguided and Counterpr...
Jun 19, 2020
Alliance Of College And University Presidents Support House And Senate Resolutions Celebrating Refugees
Jun 18, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Statement on SCOTUS Decision Finding Administration’s Rescission of DACA Was Unlawful
Jun 08, 2020
Presidents’ Alliance Statement: “Black Lives Matter”
Apr 15, 2020
New Report: More Than 450,000 Undocumented Students Enrolled in Colleges & Universities in United States
Feb 06, 2020
Federal District Court Permanently Enjoins Administration’s Unlawful Presence Policy Targeting International Students and Scholars
Jan 31, 2020
450+ College and University Presidents Oppose Administration’s New Travel Ban
Jan 28, 2020
Statement by Presidents’ Alliance on Supreme Court’s Decision Allowing Implementation of Public Charge Rule
Nov 25, 2019
118 Colleges And Universities File “Friend Of Court” Brief To Protest Potential Rollback Of Optional Practical Training
Oct 07, 2019
165 Universities And Colleges File Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court To Protect DACA
Sep 30, 2019
Presidents’ Alliance Urges Administration To Reconsider Insufficient Refugee Cap of 18,000
Sep 18, 2019
New Report: Congress and States Must Expand Job Licensing To Dreamers And Immigrants
Sep 16, 2019
Fiscal Policy Institute, Presidents’ Alliance, And Partners File Amicus Brief Opposing Final Public Charge Rule
Aug 12, 2019
Higher Education Leaders Recognize Significant Harm To Immigrant Families Resulting From USCIS’ Final Public Charge Rule
Jun 28, 2019
Presidents’ Alliance Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Hear DACA Cases
Jun 04, 2019
House Passage of the Dream and Promise Act Represents Historic Step to Protect Dreamers and TPS & DED Holders
May 23, 2019
Presidents’ Alliance Statement on House Judiciary Committee Reporting the American Dream and Promise Act to House Floor
May 23, 2019
Presidents’ Alliance: Administration’s Immigration Proposal Must Also Protect Dreamers
May 07, 2019
U.S. District Court Judge Biggs Issues Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Halting Enforcement of New Unlawful Presence Policy
Apr 24, 2019
New Report Finding 100k Undocumented Immigrant Students Graduate from High School Annually Underscores Urgency for Legislation to Protect Dreamers and...
Jan 22, 2019
Presidents’ Alliance Statement on the Supreme Court Action Regarding DACA
Dec 21, 2018
More than 65 U.S. Colleges and Universities Support Legal Challenge to New Unlawful Presence Policy
Dec 06, 2018
Higher Education and Immigration Voices Call on Congress to Deliver Bipartisan Solution for DREAMers
Oct 03, 2018
Higher Education Leaders Call Proposed “Public Charge” Rule Harmful and Counterproductive for Immigrants and the Country
Sep 20, 2018
Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration Expresses Dismay with the Administration’s New Refugee Ceiling, Urges Consultation with C...
Sep 14, 2018
The Presidents’ Alliance submitted a comment letter on the proposed SEVIS fee increases
Aug 31, 2018
Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration’s Statement on Texas DACA Ruling
Jun 21, 2018
Media Release: Presidents’ Alliance calls the Executive Order on family separations “inadequate and misdirected”
Apr 12, 2018
Press Release: More than 70 U.S. Colleges and Universities Join in Supporting the Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Ending DACA
Dec 12, 2017
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