The United States National Security Department revoked the Certification of the Student and Exchange Visitors Program of Harvard University, which temporarily prevents the registration of new international students.
The measure was communicated through a letter signed by the Secretary of National Security, Kristi Noem, The copy was obtained by The New York Times.
This decision arises in the context of an ongoing investigation led by the Federal Government, focused on the administrative practices of the University. According to the newspaper, the administration of President Donald Trump had requested additional records as part of the process, generating legal exchanges between both parties during the last days.
The cancellation of the certification could motivate a new legal action by Harvard, which had already sued the administration last month for trying to modify its curriculum, Its admission and hiring policies. A source close to the internal discussions of the university, cited in anonymity, indicated that the institution evaluates its legal response to this new conflict.
Currently, about 6,800 international students are part of the Harvard university community, which represents 27% of the total students. This figure has grown considerably in the last decade, reflecting a constant increase in the presence of foreign students.
The annual cost of studying in Harvard exceeds US $ 87,000 if registration, accommodation and food are included. International students, in particular, They tend to face higher rates than the rest of the students, according to data from the University itself.
