This would be a massive reversal from Trump’s policies so far, which have threatened international students’ ability to enter the country and jeopardized the admissions of many top institutions — and it also contradicts his prior moves to revoke visas for Chinese students. But the new pledge, which was backed up by Trump’s Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, provoked instant fury from the MAGA world.
To be fair, I could totally see them accepting their tuition money then deporting them once they arrive.
That would be a very Trump thing to do.
Except you don’t pay all at once. When would they deport them? One semester, two, or one semester before graduation? Also good luck collecting on any loans they took out if you deport them before they get their degree.
I don’t think they’ll think about it.
One hand will collect the semester’s tuition, the other will have ICE randomly deport them.