This page is intended to provide information and guidance on executive orders and presidential proclamations related to immigration. We are closely monitoring reaction to, implementation of, and challenges to these actions.
Entry restrictions for some Chinese citizens
The “Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the People’s Republic of China” was signed on May 29, 2020. This proclamation restricts travel to the United States for certain F-1 and J-1 international students and scholars. The proclamation addresses broad categories which have not yet been clearly defined by the Department of State.
F-1 and J-1 undergraduate students are not impacted by this proclamation. F-1 and J-1 graduate students and J-1 scholars may be impacted if they meet one of the following criteria:
- Currently "receives funding from or who currently is employed by, studies at, or conducts research at or on behalf of... an entity in the PRC that implements or supports the PRC’s 'military-civil fusion strategy'," or
- In the past "has been employed by, studied at, or conducted research at or on behalf of... an entity in the PRC that implements or supports the PRC’s 'military-civil fusion strategy'"
This order does not currently impact the status of students and scholars who are currently in the United States. This proclamation does not revoke current visas, but it does indicate that the Secretary of State may consider revoking F-1 and J-1 visas of students and scholars who meet the criteria in the future. Graduate students and scholars who believe they may meet the criteria should carefully consider travel plans and consult with the ISSS as they may not be eligible for a new visa or re-entry to the United States.
Entry restrictions based on country of citizenship
The Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to the United States was signed on January 20, 2021. This proclamation revoked four previous executive orders and proclamations limiting entry by citizens of certain countries. Embassies and consulates have been instructed to resume visa processing for citizens of the impacted countries.
Support from President Harvey Stenger: Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger is and always has been fully supportive
of Binghamton University’s international students and, at this time, particularly
those from countries who have been singled out by the travel ban. The expression of
his concern and support has been consistent and strong with a series of statements
and documents on public record both locally and nationally:
- The Jan. 12, 2018 message from President Stenger reiterating support for DACA participants.
- The Message to the Campus Community on Sept. 5, 2017, strongly endorsing the letter issued by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) calling on Congress to take swift action to protect DACA participants.
- The Message to the Campus Community on March 7, 2017, regarding the March 6 Executive Order, from President Stenger, Provost Donald Nieman and Executive Vice Provost Krishnswami Srihari, with customized outreach to those who might be more personally affected by the order.
- The mid-February 2017 rally on our campus.
- The Binghamton Now radio show on Feb. 10, 2017.
- The Academics Against Immigration Executive Order petition.
- The American Council on Education letter of Feb. 3, 2017.
- The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities list of letters.
- The Jan. 29, 2017 message to the campus community from President Stenger, Provost Nieman and Executive Vice Provost Srihari, with customized outreach to those who might be more personally affected by the order.
- The presidents’ letter to president-elect Trump from Bennington College.
- President Stenger’s op-ed letter in the Press & Sun-Bulletin, our local newspaper, on Dec. 22, discussing the importance of international students to Binghamton University and encouraging citizens of our region to welcome them to our community.
- The Nov. 30, 2017 Binghamton University Forum at the DoubleTree Hotel.
- The Nov. 15, 2016 statement from President Stenger and fellow University administrators stressing the University’s continued commitment toward making our campus a safe, inclusive and welcoming community.
Additional on-campus resources.
Information on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
