Harvard’s International Students Could Stay: Meeting 6 Conditions in 72 Hours – Shlok’s Automation
The recent events have added an extra layer of complexity to the lives of international students studying in the United States, particularly those in Harvard. In the midst of adjusting to remote learning and grappling with the global pandemic, these students now face new challenges imposed by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The new guidelines require universities to meet 6 conditions within a 72-hour window to ensure their international students can stay.
The Context: New ICE Regulations
The recently announced ICE regulations could potentially affect thousands of international students across the United States. The guidelines state that students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load and remain in the country. Furthermore, those in schools that offer a mixture of online and in-person classes will be allowed to stay, provided they are not taking online-only courses.
In response to these regulations, Harvard University, along with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Amidst this legal battle and the rapidly changing landscape of education, Harvard has set out to meet six conditions within 72 hours to ensure its international students can continue their education without fear of deportation.
The Six Conditions: A Race Against Time
The six conditions Harvard must meet revolve around the structure and delivery of their courses, ensuring compliance with the new ICE rules. Here’s a closer look:
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In-Person Classes: Harvard must offer some form of in-person classes to its students. The new regulations do not specify the number or proportion of in-person classes that must be offered, giving universities some flexibility.
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Hybrid Model: The university must adopt a hybrid model of instruction, a combination of online and in-person classes. While the majority of classes can still be online, some face-to-face instruction is necessary.
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Certification: Each university must certify that the student is not taking an entirely online course load for the semester and that the student is taking the minimum number of online classes required to make normal progress in their degree
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