Trump vs Harvard: Indian Students’ American Dream on Shaky Ground

Image Source: The Economic Times

A high-drama confrontation between the Trump government and Harvard University left Indian students in the US stunned. The government's action in cancelling Harvard's permission to accept international students has left nearly 800 Indian students in limbo, many of whom face deportation or forced relocation to other institutions.

Key points:

Graduating seniors can finish their degrees, but continuing students have to find an alternative certified university or lose US visa status.

The move follows Harvard rejecting federal records of student protests and disciplinary data requested in retaliation to federal requests.

Harvard's DEI and campus safety policies were faulted by the Department of Homeland Security, triggering a court fight since the institution is challenging the same in court.

Indian students and families are in suspense, dreading disrupted studies, career prospects, and security.

Newly accepted Indian students risk losing their Harvard spots unless the crisis is resolved urgently.

Harvard has just 72 hours in which to respond to federal ultimats, leaving Indian students at America's top university in suspense, causing many to rethink their American dream.

Source: The Economic Times