CU Boulder Statement Opposing Proposed Change to Duration of Status Policy
The University of Colorado Boulder strongly opposes proposed changes to the longstanding “duration of status policy” Sept. 25 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If implemented, the rule would place restrictive new time limits on international students and their dependents on F visas and on “exchange visitors” such as postdoctoral scholars, researchers and instructors and their dependents on J visas, hindering their ability to complete their academic and/or research programs.
International students and scholars would be limited to no more than four years to complete their programs, including graduate students who often need more time, and would be required to engage in a costly application process to extend their visas.
CU Boulder believes this proposed change is unnecessary and burdensome to its international community and will submit a statement in opposition during the government’s 30-day comment period. Read full article here.