Penn Urges Revision of International Student Visa Policy
The University of Pennsylvania has urged the Department of Homeland Security to revise a proposed policy that would affect international students.
A proposed federal immigration rule could disrupt international student enrollment by abolishing the "duration of status" period, which allows international students to stay in the United States for the length of their academic program.
- The proposed policy would replace the "duration of status" period with a fixed four-year timeline for all foreign students and exchange visitors.
Penn's Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Ezekiel Emanuel and Senior Vice President and General Counsel Wendy White outlined "unnecessary negative consequences" associated with the change in a letter to the Department of Homeland Security.
In the letter, Penn opposes the proposed rule, citing potential negative consequences for international students.
Author's summary: Penn opposes a proposed rule that could disrupt international student enrollment.