Universities Urge International Students to Return Before Trump's Inauguration

Concerns grow over potential travel bans as President-elect Trump prepares to take office, prompting institutions to issue early return advisories.

More than a dozen U.S. universities, including Harvard, Cornell, and USC, have advised international students to return before January 20 to avoid potential travel disruptions.
President-elect Trump has signaled plans to reinstate and expand travel bans targeting citizens from predominantly Muslim countries, with possible additions like China and India.
Cornell University and others warned that new executive orders could impact visa processing and travel immediately after the inauguration.
The U.S. hosts over 1.1 million international students, many of whom face uncertainty over stricter immigration policies and ideological screenings proposed by the incoming administration.
Some universities are offering legal and logistical support to students while emphasizing the importance of being physically present in the U.S. before the spring semester starts.