US President Donald Trump has signed an order banning the entry of most foreign students planning to study at Harvard University. This is reported by UNN with reference to CBS News.
Details
The document states that entry is only allowed to those whose presence is deemed "in the interests of national security".
The order also instructs US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider revoking the visas of students already in the US. The order is valid for six months with the possibility of extension.
The Trump administration accuses Harvard of "improper management of programs for foreign students," including a lack of reporting on disciplinary violations and ties to Chinese researchers.
Addition
Last month, the US Department of Homeland Security tried to strip Harvard of its certification in the federal student visa database, but a court blocked the decision after a lawsuit by the university. In addition, the State Department has ordered embassies and consulates to conduct additional screening of anyone planning to visit Harvard, including students, faculty, guests, and tourists.
Reference
Harvard University is one of the leading higher education institutions in the United States, where more than 27% of students are foreigners. The university actively attracts students from all over the world and has a significant number of international programs.
Let us remind you
As reported by UNN, in April this year, the Donald Trump administration announced that Harvard may lose the right to enroll foreign students if it does not comply with the requirements for providing information on individual student visa holders.