The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s recent decision to revoke Harvard University’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification has put the enrollment status of over 300 international students at Harvard Law School in jeopardy. These students, currently enrolled in J.D. and LL.M. programs, represent approximately 17% of the programs’ entire student body.
According to an announcement from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, foreign students who are not able to transfer to another institution may face a loss of their legal status within the United States. The move, which bars future enrollment and attendance of foreign students at the university, poses significant implications for Harvard Law’s diverse student community.