International students play a vital role in U.S. higher education, contributing diverse perspectives, driving innovation, and supporting nearly $44 billion in economic activity. Recently, significant changes to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records have impacted the immigration status of thousands of international students. Join Sarah Peterson, a partner at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, and Commission on Immigration Chair, Michelle Jacobson, as they examine these changes, the responses from universities and students, and the ongoing questions that remain.
CRSJ, in collaboration with the DEI Center and its entities, the Center for Public Interest Law and its entities, the Young Lawyers Division, and other Section Divisions and Forums, is launching a new rapid-response project that will provide videos, resources, and other information breaking down key legal developments by explaining specific actions the government is taking, the legality of these actions, its impact on civil rights and daily life, and steps attorneys and advocates can take to protect our communities. Learn more at How Things Work: The Legal Edition
Resources
- Arizona Student DOE 2 v. Trump
- New Insights into the Growing Number of Actions Against International Students and Scholars