Students relieved after Trump administration reverses visa curbs

U-turn comes amid lawsuits and fierce opposition from schools, politicians

Mr Darius Cheong, who had planned to study at the University of Virginia, has opted to pursue his studies at the Singapore Management University instead, as he is worried US politicians may whip up negative sentiments against foreigners.
Mr Darius Cheong, who had planned to study at the University of Virginia, has opted to pursue his studies at the Singapore Management University instead, as he is worried US politicians may whip up negative sentiments against foreigners. PHOTO: COURTESY OF DARIUS CHEONG
Mr Darius Cheong, who had planned to study at the University of Virginia, has opted to pursue his studies at the Singapore Management University instead, as he is worried US politicians may whip up negative sentiments against foreigners.
MS BENITA LIM
Charissa Yong US Correspondent In Washington 
Updated
Jul 16, 2020, 06:32 AM
Published
Jul 16, 2020, 05:00 AM
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International students breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday as the Trump administration reversed a rule that would have denied them visas to remain in the United States or enter the country, if their colleges moved classes fully online due to the pandemic.

The immigration policy reversal came amid eight federal lawsuits challenging the snap decision, which had first been declared on July 6, and fierce opposition from dozens of universities, tech giants and Republican members of Congress.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 16, 2020, with the headline Students relieved after Trump administration reverses visa curbs. Subscribe

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