All articles tagged with #visa program
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The Texas Tribune
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz is advocating for new legal protections and a specialized visa program for migrant workers in the construction industry in South Texas, aiming to address industry challenges and ICE raid impacts, while exploring legislative solutions similar to the H-2A program.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
The U.S. State Department has launched an investigation into Harvard University's compliance with visa regulations for international students, amid ongoing tensions and previous efforts by the Trump administration to restrict foreign student enrollment at the university.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
The Trump administration has initiated a new investigation into Harvard University's compliance with a government visa program for international students and faculty, amid ongoing disputes over higher education policies, with a one-week deadline for Harvard to submit relevant records.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by KFDM
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's attempt to revoke Harvard's international student program, citing the need to maintain the status quo while the university and government work out an agreement. The move follows the administration's accusations against Harvard for fostering violence and antisemitism, and for allegedly coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party, leading to significant financial and research contract cancellations. The case highlights ongoing tensions over immigration and university autonomy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Conversation
Australia has signed a groundbreaking treaty with Tuvalu, offering migration pathways for Tuvaluans facing the existential threat of climate change. Under the treaty, up to 280 Tuvaluans per year will be able to migrate to Australia, granting them access to education, healthcare, and family support. This is the world's first bilateral agreement on climate mobility and is seen as a significant step in providing assistance to Pacific communities affected by climate change. The treaty could pave the way for similar mobility pathways across the region and a broader regional scheme in the future.