Measure to deport foreign students that have online classes for the coming semester implemented by President Trump has caused tension for Indian students in the US, with the same anxiety being face by all foreign workers.
Crux of the Matter
Recent Order The USA recently announced that foreign students would have to leave the country if their classes shift to online mode for the semester. Only students having ‘in-person’ classes would be allowed to stay.
Parochial Self Goal America’s move to revoke international student visas is cruel to students and hurts US interests Read today's TOI Edit 👇 https://t.co/glAcyu0Psa pic.twitter.com/t2KkHWe5s1 — The Times Of India (@timesofindia) July 9, 2020
However, some relief was provided to non-immigrant F-1 and M-1 students, who may take partially offline classes and stay in the country. F-1 Visa: For non-immigrant students enrolled in Academic and Language training courses. M-1 Visa: For students enrolled in non-academic or vocational courses. H1B Visa The measures to send the students back to home come in the light of temporary suspension of H-1B (high-skilled workers), H-4 (spouses of H-1Bs), L-1 (intra-company transfers) visas by Trump, who cited high economic pressure and unemployment as reasons for the step.
Several big firms like Apple, Google, and Amazon, etc. have expressed disapproval over suspension. Meanwhile Premium institutes like Harvard are charging the same fees for availing online classes as that paid for in-person lectures, which has drawn criticism from several students. On the other hand, Harvard University and MIT have sued President Trump, and have called the move of sending back foreign students “unlawful”.
Drastic Change Donald Trump has displayed a drastic turnaround from his previous opinions on foreign students and workers. In 2015, he tweeted the following:
I want talented people to come into this country—to work hard and to become citizens. Silicon Valley needs engineers, etc. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 18, 2015
When foreigners attend our great colleges & want to stay in the U.S., they should not be thrown out of our country. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 18, 2015
Contribution Of Indian And Foreign Students
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Curated Coverage
The Indian Express – Explained: How US visa move affects Indian students
Gulf News – Indians in America make $100,000 on average: Highest-earning ethnic group
Business Today – Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over foreign student visa row
The Economic Times – View: Trump’s H-1B visa suspension may have more to it than meets the eye
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