ICE Rule Targeting F-1&M-1 Students Rescinded
On July 6th, the ICE announced a rule that turned away all international students whose curriculum will take place entirely online in the fall semester. This rule has caused many international students to worry about their status and whether they will remain in the country.
Many universities have also expressed their disagreement with ICE’s policymaking. Harvard University and MIT filed a lawsuit against the administration two days after the rule was released. Judge Allison Burroughs announced at the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, after the schools had reached an agreement with ICE and its parent agency, the Department of Homeland Security, ICE will rescind the policy that was announced more than a week ago.
Now international students no longer need to worry if their schools offer in-person instruction or if their programs are entirely online. Their student statuses will remain valid no matter if their programs are fully online or not.