International students may need to leave the US if their university is fully remote in the fall

DELAWARE – International students are now depending on their universities to reopen in the fall for in-person classes so they are not forced to leave the country.

Federal immigration officials made the announcement earlier this week that international students enrolled in schools that are fully online for the fall semester would have to leave the country or risk deportation.

Some believe this announcement puts additional pressure on universities to reopen even amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19.

Delaware’s U.S. Senator Tom Carper is reacting to the news saying he believes this change could hurt the economy.

He says it would be better for everyone if foreign students stay.

On top of that, he says this announcement is making it harder for universities to come up with their plans for reopening.

“It throws a big wrench into the ability for colleges and universities to plan for those who are trying to get an education and they want to get an education here it makes it difficult for everybody,” said U.S. Senator Tom Carper.

“I’m not sure how it’s going to work out, but right now it’s a bit of a mess,” said Carper.

U.S. Senator Tom Carper says he is working with other members of Congress to see how they can help international students and have this rule overturned.