A federal judge in Boston granted a temporary restraining order April 11 preventing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from “arresting or detaining” a Boston University student whose visa and legal status were revoked.
Boston University confirmed a number of student visas have been terminated, adding to the number of international students across Boston and nationwide whose visas were revoked.
Boston University students express concern over President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts after he signed an executive order Jan. 20 allowing federal immigration agents to enter “sanctuary” spaces, including schools.
International students returning to campus for the Spring semester have reported varying degrees of difficulty in traveling back to the United States because of delays in receiving paperwork from the International Students and Scholars Office.
BU President Robert Brown sent a letter to federal leaders on behalf of BU Oct. 23 to push back against a Department of Homeland Security proposal that could limit how long international students may study in the United States.
The Official Boston University International Students Group was formed last May as a space for international students to share their questions, concerns and opinions.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Boston University announced March 11 its decision to move all classes to a remote format until April 13 and asked that students not to return to campus after the conclusion of spring break.
President Donald Trump’s administration proposed a plan Oct. 17 to establish a maximum period of authorized stay for international students in their semi-annual regulatory agenda.
In the wake of President Donald Trump's new travel ban issued on Sept. 24, Boston University officials said they do not anticipate it will have much of an impact on the university's community, even...
