ISSUES
Template Letter for Institutions of Higher Education to Administration in Support of Afghan Students, Scholars, and Researchers DOS/DHS
Posted: August 25, 2021
ISSUES
Posted: August 25, 2021
The Presidents’ Alliance developed this template letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) in support of Afghan students, scholars, and researchers in light of the ongoing instability in Afghanistan. The administration, across administrative agencies, has a variety of tools that it an implement to provide relief to Afghan noncitizens currently in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, international students, visiting scholars/researchers, and others.
The goal of this document is to provide a template for institutions to share their support for some or all of the recommendations contained within the below template letter. Importantly, institutions can utilize one, some or all of the recommendations below and should adapt the letter (including by adding or removing priorities) to reflect institutional priorities.
If you need assistance identifying contacts to receive this letter, please contact us at info@presidentsalliance.org.