The PIE: Confusion as US government offers conflicting advice over F-1 study abroad

In this PIE News article, Partner Aaron Blumberg discusses the impact of conflicting government guidance on F-1 visa holders studying abroad for more than five months. He shares that since the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and USCIS offer differing instructions, international students are left uncertain about maintaining their visa status.

Aaron warns that this misalignment places a heavy burden on universities to manage and advise students through the uncertainty and could jeopardize students' ability to complete their studies and secure post-graduation work opportunities.

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