Colleges win immigration battle but fear for US reputation Even with a fresh victory on behalf of international student access, U.S. universities fear they’re losing a broader battle over the nation’s reputation as place that embraces and fosters the world’s best scholarsEven with a fresh victory on behalf of international students, U.S. universities fear they’re losing a broader fight over the nation’s reputation as a place that embraces and fosters the world’s best scholars. They say the Trump administration’s repeated attempts to curb immigration have sent students a message that they aren’t welcome in the United States. “Higher education in the United States is still seen as the gold standard around the globe, but access to it comes with all kinds of risks,” Wilcox said. Colleges have also opposed Trump's recent suspension of new H-1B work visas, which many international students use to find work after graduation. It helped orchestrate colleges' recent legal campaign, and it says it's ready to stand up for international students again.

Source: ABC News July 19, 2020 12:13 UTC