Overview

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students linked to the Communist Party or enrolled in sensitive fields.
• The State Department paused all student visa appointments as part of a new vetting regime focused on applicants’ online activities.
• A May 22 order revoked Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, jeopardizing its ability to enroll F-1 and J-1 students; a federal judge has temporarily stayed the action.
• Harvard’s immigration services director reports a surge in transfer inquiries and widespread emotional distress among international students facing visa uncertainty.
• Korea University launched transfer and support programs for displaced Harvard scholars while Hong Kong’s leader pledged comprehensive assistance to affected students.