Harvard Barred from Enrolling International Students
Harvard University has lost the right to bring in international students. The Department of Homeland Security revoked its visa program approval, saying the school failed to keep its campus secure.
The change affects around 6,800 students from more than 100 countries. Those students must now transfer or leave the country. The decision went into effect on May 22.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated, “It is a privilege, not a right, for universities to enroll foreign students and benefit from their higher tuition payments to help pad their multibillion-dollar endowments.” She listed antisemitic protests and influence from China as reasons.
Here’s what’s happened:
- Harvard loses approval to host F-1 and J-1 visa students
- Around 6,800 students affected
- DHS cites antisemitism, foreign ties, and campus unrest
- The university has 72 hours to submit protest documentation
- Legal action underway to contest federal order
Harvard leaders said the move is illegal and part of a pattern of attacks. The university is challenging the order in court.
The government has given Harvard 72 hours to send videos and files linked to foreign students involved in unrest. That review could decide whether the school can get its visa privileges back.
Last month, federal agencies cut off over $2 billion in funding and threatened to end Harvard’s tax-exempt status. The school had refused to end its diversity programs or control student expression.
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