Trump has been elected as the new President of the United States and will be inaugurated on 20 January 2025. This will likely bring with it a number of new policy changes, particularly affecting international students and in-migrants. Let's focus on the international student side of the equation first, as these changes are likely to affect international students currently studying in the US, as well as those considering coming to the US to study.

Recently, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Southern California, among others, have issued notices advising international students to return to school as soon as possible before Trump's official inauguration, citing the ‘uncertainty’ surrounding Trump's immigration-related policies, and moreover reminding students to set aside more time to prepare for possible delays at the border and in the paperwork process.

According to the New York Times, Trump introduced a series of restrictive immigration policies in his first term, including tight controls on visa screening, employment opportunities and tuition for international students. Entry restrictions were also imposed on seven Muslim countries, leaving thousands of students stranded abroad at the time. Later, Trump added more countries to the list of travel restrictions.

With Trump back in office, many experts predict a reimposition of previously restrictive policies. This could include reassessing the list of restricted countries and considering the reintroduction of the travel ban, which could affect the entry and study plans of some international students. There may also be adjustments to visas for international students related to: visa review, employment opportunities, and changes in tuition fees.

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For all international students coming to the U.S. schedule your time as early as possible! Avoid delays in your studies

What are the implications for those interested in immigrating to the U.S.? Stay tuned for more!

We'll talk about it next time

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