Undocumented Students in U.S. Higher Education - Presidents' Alliance
There are approximately 408,000 undocumented students enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education.| Presidents' Alliance
This explainer is designed to help colleges and universities understand the humanitarian immigration statuses their students may hold, and the challenges they face in a time of shifting protections. It outlines: What are the different statuses How they are being impacted by current policies and federal actions What campuses should be paying attention to and how to support each population on campus It includes information on the following: Resettled Refugees SIVs Asylum-seekers Asylees Humanit...| Presidents' Alliance
On October 15, 2025, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a webinar on the latest Updates on Policies & Programs for Refugee and Displaced Students. While policy experts shared updates on humanitarian protections and their impacts on your campus community, the session also discussed ways to engage in support of refugee and other displaced students through two recent programs: the higher education access program for refugees, led by CSH and the Legal Pathways That Work Initiative of the Preside...| Presidents' Alliance
Presidents’ Alliance Opposes Proposed Rule Ending “Duration of Status” for International Students and Exchange Visitors The proposed rule would increase barriers for international students and exchange visitors, deterring them from choosing U.S. colleges and universities; harming America’s economy, communities, and global competitiveness. For Immediate Release: September 29, 2025 Contact: press@presidentsalliance.org Washington, D.C. – The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Educa...| Presidents' Alliance
Together with other higher education partners, the Presidents’ Alliance contributed to high-level guidance to help institutions identify content that would be especially valuable to include in their comments on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed rule to eliminate “duration of status” (D/S) for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors. The Presidents’ Alliance also created a companion document with talking points to support universities, colleges, and other stake...| Presidents' Alliance
On September 16, the President’s Alliance hosted a webinar discussing the possible impacts of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed rule to end duration of status (D/S) for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors. Under this proposal, the current flexible system would be replaced with fixed end dates, forcing international students and scholars to repeatedly apply for extensions through DHS. If enacted, the rule would require the applicants to regularly submit additional a...| Presidents' Alliance
Since coming into office, the Trump administration has increasingly targeted undocumented students and the colleges and universities seeking to enroll and support them. This includes efforts to roll back in-state tuition access and scholarships for undocumented students, including filing lawsuits against states with such laws, restricting eligibility to adult education and career and technical education (CTE) classes, and opening federal civil rights investigations into institutions that offe...| Presidents' Alliance
On August 22, 2025, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and the DOJ filed a joint motion for a consent judgment agreeing to end in-state tuition access for undocumented students. MALDEF filed a motion to intervene the same day on behalf of a student association, but the judge has not yet ruled on either motion. See motions below: KY Joint Motion for Consent Judgment KY SAT Motion to Intervene The post Updates on Kentucky In-State Tuition Challenges appeared first on Presidents' Al...| Presidents' Alliance
This page provides links to explainers, messaging guides, template letters, webinars and briefings, and other resources related to actions taken by the current administration that impact immigrant-origin populations in higher education. For more information on federal policies affecting undocumented, international, and refugee and displaced students, visit this page on the Higher Ed Immigration Portal or review our recent Member Updates. All Populations Messaging Guide: Public Messaging ...| Presidents' Alliance
Proposed Rules to End D/S, Revise H-1B Lottery to Be Published Two major proposed rules — one to eliminate “duration of status” (D/S) for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors, and another to change the H-1B lottery to favor higher-salaried applicants — are expected to be published soon in the Federal Register. Both come on the heels of other Trump administration’s actions, such as SEVIS record terminations and travel restrictions, that have adversely impacted international student...| Presidents' Alliance
This page contains a list of all of the Presidents’ Alliance’s materials, including resources, advocacy tools, and best practices, to help institutions of higher education support international students, scholars and university staff. A summary of the latest developments impacting international students and scholars can be found here. Webinars & Briefings Webinar Recording and Resources: International Student Visa Delays and What’s Ahead: What Colleges and Universities Need to Kn...| Presidents' Alliance
There are approximately 408,000 undocumented students enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education.| Presidents' Alliance
For Immediate Release: December 17, 2024 Contact: Michael Earls at michael@npagency.com Presidents’ Alliance Commends Finalized DHS H-1B Modernization Rule Washington D.C. – The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration today commended the finalized H-1B modernization rule, which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today. Miriam Feldblum, Executive Director at the Presidents’ Alliance, stated: “The finalized rule modernizing regulations for H-1B ...| Presidents' Alliance
