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Boston University warns international students may not be allowed to come back spring 2022 because of Omicron

BU warns international students may have to skip Spring semester as Omicron variant complicates travel

Daily Free Press Staff December 14, 2021
ISSO stated in an email that international students might have to take a leave of absence next semester.
Boston University’s International Students and Scholars Office at 888 Commonwealth Ave. Starting next fall, international students will have a maximum limit on their stays, according to a new policy announced by the Trump administration Wednesday. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Trump administration proposes maximum duration of stay for international students

Kiran Galani October 23, 2018
President Donald Trump’s administration proposed a plan Oct. 17 to establish a maximum period of authorized stay for international students in their semi-annual regulatory agenda.
The Trump administration plans new travel restrictions on countries such as North Korea, Syria and Venezuela. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU aids affected students amid Trump’s latest travel ban

Laura Al Bast October 1, 2017

In the wake of President Donald Trump's new travel ban issued on Sept. 24, Boston University officials said they do not anticipate it will have much of an impact on the university's community, even...

Boston University attempts to support its undocumented students protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program as the Trump Administration announces its DACA annulment. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community weighs how to protect undocumented students

Andres Picon September 14, 2017

The Trump Administration announced its plan to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program on Sept. 5 — a decision that could put the educational and professional opportunities for...

Pardee professor Houchang Chehabi said he feels discriminated by President Donald Trump’s recent anti-travel orders against several Muslim-majority countries. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Trump’s immigration ban affects BU students, faculty

Taylor Kocher February 2, 2017

Houchang Chehabi, an international relations professor at Boston University, said that due to his criticism of Iranian government, its security has issued him warnings of arrest if he should travel...

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