Global: What We Know About Trump's Plan to Restrict Visas

The move to restrict optional practical training, the work program for international graduates, isn't a surprise. But for now, details remain elusive. [Global] Are you working remotely? Many institutions provide access to premium Chronicle content on campus. If your college or university is one of them, you can maintain that access when you’re at home. Read this helpful [FAQ]( to see how. Your account is easy to set up and will provide you access wherever you are. First Thought Insights drawn weekly from Karin Fischer’s global-education newsletter, latitude(s). [Subscribe here](. The Wall Street Journal [confirmed]( Saturday morning what had been anticipated: That optional practical training, the work program for international graduates, is expected to be among new visa and immigration restrictions imposed by the Trump administration. The new restrictions could be issued in the “next few weeks,” the Journal said. But it's unclear what shape they will take, and administration officials have been vague. What might happen? [Karin lays out the potential scenarios in latitude(s).]( ADVERTISEMENT [advertisement]( The Reading List - The U.S. government [may be scrutinizing]( Israeli universities' ties with China. - A Chinese mother who pleaded guilty to making [six-figure bribes]( to get her son into UCLA will pay a $250,000 fine, in addition to time served. - One reason why so many international students may have remained in the U.S.? The only flights home are [phantoms](. Featured on Chronicle.com “We’ve gotten to the point where students are constantly worried. We wanted to give them a real, concrete plan.” —Sue Mennicke, associate dean for international programs at Franklin & Marshall College, describes why Franklin & Marshall set up a semester in Shanghai for freshmen from China, the largest group of international students at the Pennsylvania institution. Read Karin Fischer's full story on the steps American colleges are taking here: [“To Keep International Students During the Pandemic, Colleges Get Creative”]( ADVERTISEMENT [advertisement]( Data [Trump Wants to Curb Work Authorization for Foreign Graduates. Here’s What’s at Stake for Higher Ed.]( The optional-practical-training program has been one of the bright spots in international-student enrollment trends in recent years. Students [Welcome to the Socially Distanced Campus]( When students return to colleges, they are likely to find transformed spaces and new norms. Here’s what campus leaders say that could look like. (PREMIUM) Paid for and Created by Texas A&M University [A Life-Changing Visit]( Connecting prominent scholars from universities across the globe, the Hagler Institute provides a catalyst to enrich the intellectual climate and educational experiences for faculty and students at Texas A&M, offering advanced study and collaborative opportunities. Subscribe Today Our mission, at a time of crisis and uncertainty, is to make sure you have the information you need to respond effectively, and make the best decisions for your institution and your students. Please consider subscribing today to sustain our continuing coverage. [Subscribe Today]( Latest Jobs Visit [ChronicleVitae.com]( to view the latest jobs in higher education. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Sign up]( for other newsletters, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2020 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037 [The Chronicle of Higher Education](