Template Letter and Messaging in Support of International Students and Scholars

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 guidance that bars international students who are only enrolled in online courses; the Presidential Proclamation of April 22, 2020; visa processing delays and difficulties due to the COVID-19 crisis; and general threats to Optional Practical Training (OPT). If you have questions on strategy, require additional support, or want to share your final letter so we can uplift, please email jose@presidentsalliance.org.

Template Letter and Messaging in Support of International Students and Scholars

We also created a version of the letter that only focuses on the ICE SEVP guidance, in case your institution wishes to focus solely on this issue.

Template Letter and Messaging in Support of International Students and Scholars – ICE SEVP Only