Trump Administration Rescinds International Student Visa Rule

The U.S. government reversed a policy that would have forced international students to leave the country if their classes were online-only. This decision relieved many students and universities. Harvard and MIT had sued the government, arguing the policy disrupted students' lives and contradicted previous guidance. The new rule would have affected a million students, potentially leading to deportation. The government claimed the policy was consistent with existing laws but allowed students to study online from abroad.

What was the initial decision made by the U.S. government regarding international students taking only online classes?

• They had to leave the U.S. or enroll in in-person classes.

• They could stay in the U.S. without any restrictions.

• They were given scholarships for online courses.

• They were required to pay additional fees.

Which institutions led the legal challenge against the new U.S. visa policy?

• Stanford and Yale

• Princeton and Columbia

• UCLA and UC Berkeley

• Harvard and MIT

What was the main argument of Harvard and MIT against the new visa policy?

• It would disrupt students' lives and education.

• It would reduce the number of international students.

• It would increase tuition fees.

• It would improve online learning quality.

How did the government justify the new visa policy for international students?

• By claiming it was consistent with existing laws.

• By stating it was a temporary measure.

• By increasing the number of available visas.

• By offering financial aid to affected students.

What contradiction did the universities point out regarding the new policy?

• It contradicted the student exchange programs.

• It contradicted the financial aid policies.

• It contradicted the U.S. Constitution.

• It contradicted previous guidance suspending limits on online education.