Federal District Court Permanently Enjoins Administration’s Unlawful Presence Policy Targeting International Students and Scholars |
New York, February 24, 2020 -- On February 6, a federal district court permanently enjoined the administration’s new unlawful presence policy, as laid out in the policy memorandum Accrual of Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants. The new policy would have made it easier to impose multiyear bans on re-entry for international students and scholars holding F, J, or M visas. The New School, Guilford College, Haverford College, the Foothill-De Anza Community College District, all members of The Presidents’ Alliance, along with the International Club of Guilford College, filed the original suit to challenge the new policy in October 2018. In December 2018, the American Federation of Teachers and two individual MAVNIs joined as plaintiffs. The Presidents' Alliance also coordinated an amicus brief signed by over 60 institutions of higher education in support of the legal challenge. The suit presented compelling evidence of how international students and scholars add immeasurable value to the educational environment of all host institutions, are a key reason why American colleges and universities are the world’s leading destination for higher learning, and bring significant benefits to the U.S. economy. Commenting on the court’s decision, New School President David Van Zandt stated, “Judge Biggs’ decision demonstrates the importance of upholding the integrity of our nation’s commitment to welcome and educate international students. We urge the administration to work with higher education institutions to identify areas of common cooperation and reduce the barriers for international students to come, study, and work in the United States.” |
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