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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Harvard and Toronto Announce Plan for Students Amid U.S. Visa Issues
Caption: Harvard and University of Toronto Announce Contingency Plan for Graduate Students Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions. Harvard University and the University of Toronto have introduced a contingency plan for select graduate students if U.S. visa restrictions prevent their re-entry. This marks the first international student backup strategy since the U.S. government attempted to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll international students. Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government will offer students an option to continue their studies at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs. The program will combine courses taught by both Harvard and Munk faculty, aimed at easing student uncertainty. The contingency plan will only be implemented if there is enough demand from students unable to return to the U.S. due to visa restrictions. The program is available to international students who have completed one year at Harvard before facing visa challenges. The U.S. government has threatened to cut billions of dollars in federal research funding to Harvard due to accusations related to antisemitism, campus violence, and national security concerns. Over 50% of Kennedy School students are international, with 739 students from 92 countries enrolled in leadership programs. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s move to restrict Harvard’s international student enrollment was blocked by a federal judge. This backup program aims to support Harvard students facing challenges with U.S. entry, especially amidst the changing political landscape. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Harvard University,University of Toronto,U.S. visa restrictions,contingency plan,John F. Kennedy School of Government,Munk School of Global Affairs,international students,Donald Trump,Homeland Security,student uncertainty
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