cpsylist: FW: [DIV17DISCUSS] Recent release from SEVP about international students in Fall

Tue Jul 7 16:32:01 PDT 2020

An additional professional resource list and actions to take in support of international students.  Thank you, Krista

July 7, 2020
Addendum: We acknowledge that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s new regulations<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ice.gov/news/releases/sevp-modifies-temporary-exemptions-nonimmigrant-students-taking-online-courses-during__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVHkbzEDQ$> announced on July 6, 2020 targets our international student community, creating panic, confusion within the community as our students continue to navigate a global pandemic living apart from their friends and family. With this untimely, uncompassionate and unjustifiable action, our international students are now faced with a risky and difficult decision: choosing between their academic careers and their health and safety. Please follow the action items mentioned in the Statement as a way to support and show up for our international students.

June 27, 2020
The ICP (International Counseling Psychology) community is deeply concerned about the impacts of the latest Presidential Proclamation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-following-coronavirus-outbreak/__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVuEmce1w$> on the well-being and career opportunities of international students, postdoctoral fellows, practitioners, and scholars. The proclamation states its intention to protect the U.S. labor force by framing the non-immigrant worker as a threat to the U.S. job market. The ICP community strongly condemns this scapegoating mentality and divisive language that turns marginalized vulnerable groups against each other. We recognize that the targeting of highly skilled immigrants is deeply intertwined with U.S.’s racist history starting with the genocide and stealing of Native land, enslaving and forcibly bringing Africans to this land for economic gain, internment of Japanese American citizens, attacks on South Asians and Muslims following 9/11 to the latest Muslim Ban to the racial inequities highlighted by this pandemic and the murders of innocent Black people.

The National Academies Press Consensus Study Report (2017)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nap.edu/catalog/23550/the-economic-and-fiscal-consequences-of-immigration__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVAj6wBzs$> concluded that “... … long-run economic growth in the United States would be considerably dimmed without the contribution of high-skilled immigrants.” This proclamation not only denies the contributions of immigrant and non-immigrant workforce as is well-documented  in economic and labor statistics and research<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nafsa.org/policy-and-advocacy/policy-resources/nafsa-international-student-economic-value-tool-v2__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTV2E1MET0$> but also hurts the U.S. economy in the long run. In the field of psychology, many international students and psychologists bring diverse cross-cultural perspectives, linguistic skills, and intellectual assets that enrich the overall quality of mental health services.

Within the community, we feel the impact in different ways such as grief, related to the loss of our international colleagues and peers who bring valuable skills and perspectives, and persistent psychological distress, fear, and uncertainty due to abrupt and unexpected changes to career plans in the midst of a pandemic and racial injustice across the nation. For any professional without an established valid U.S. visa, this proclamation has swiftly brought on tremendous uncertainty regarding their employment and career outlook in the U.S. and separation from family and loved ones.

These feelings of uncertainty have also been reflected in the research literature. While extensive research on the health and wellbeing of H-1B workers is lacking, some studies<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.migrationpolicy.org/research/age-trump-populist-backlash-and-progressive-resistance-create-divergent-state-immigrant__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTV5ieU0jA$> stress that the current administration's immigration policies have aggravated feelings of crisis in the immigrant communities. Other research<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10823-015-9268-7__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVec9c6LU$> indicates that living in persistent fear related to visa-related job insecurity heightens psychological distress and anxiety, and frustration from lack of systemic support.

Therefore, we call on our psychologist and student peers for actions and advocacy in the following ways:

1.     Build your awareness about the racist history of the U.S. immigration system <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXFdk0SvYXU__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVre0-r7s$> and the different visa categories<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/all-visa-categories.html__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVsyHieRQ$> that may apply to your trainees, students, and colleagues.
2.     Contact your lawmakers<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.usa.gov/elected-officials__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVNr5lEKk$> to support immigration reform including House Bill 1044<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr1044__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVadJ7tjA$> and Senate Bill 386<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/s386__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVQVJY7GU$>.
Urge Congress to Support International Students & Scholars by signing the petition<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.connectingourworld.org/app/sign-petition?17&engagementId=507937__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVgjdJrtA$> to protect OPT (Optional Practical Training) and to support international students and scholars. Sign this petition<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/allow-f-1-students-stay-us-through-fall-semester-if-instruction-online-due-pandemic__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVjaSlEhI$> allowing international students to remain in the U.S. if Fall classes are conducted online due to the pandemic.
3.     Advocate<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ChrisMarsicano/status/1280334446844162050__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTV8Se0AUY$> for your international<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnWNY7Qk-zW4mZKupEyCgswrNdtU8FX6QDWc_ZCmBI5OjqTA/viewform__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVQ3SQlUI$> trainees, students<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.change.org/p/ice-let-international-students-stay__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVMF4AsiU$>, and colleagues by (a) recognizing and checking-in with them about the impact of the proclamations (e.g., increased psychological distress) on international students and colleagues, and providing/creating support spaces to process this distress; (b) reaching out to your institution’s international offices and Human Resources offices  for resources or a training related to how this proclamation and recent social issues affect your students and staff; (c) calling out xenophobia; (d) establishing emergency financial and/or legal assistance to support those whose legal statuses were displaced by the current proclamation; and (e) engaging in research on the mental health and well-being and unique experiences of H-1B/nonimmigrant visa workers
4.     Donate to organizations such as Justice Action Center<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/justiceactioncenter.org/__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVPZvc8vI$>, American Immigration Lawyers Association<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.aila.org/__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVz4sVfgM$>, and Innovation Law Lab<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/innovationlawlab.org/__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVp-ohC-A$> that  filed a federal lawsuit related to the April 2020 Proclamation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-immigrants-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-economic-recovery-following-covid-19-outbreak/__;!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVDIxzKWU$>.

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Hi folx,

I’m reaching out to Sandy and Arthur to see what APA’s advocacy strategies are on this.

Bongjoo - I did see your statement go out, and I greatly appreciate your leadership and the International Section leadership. I encourage everyone to read, share, and respond to this important statement.

Ayse - your encouragement for us to reach to our international communities is crucial right now.

On Mon, Jul 6, 2020 at 11:17 PM Ruth Chao <000006c634168a3a-dmarc-request at lists.apa.org<mailto:000006c634168a3a-dmarc-request at lists.apa.org>> wrote:
Hi all,

The new regulation that does not allow international students to stay in US if they are taking online classes in fall quarter/semester in responding to COVID-19 would add more difficulties to international students.

Would anyone know what if the international students still need to work on their practicum/internship to provide clinical services to clients? Some of my international students also need to fulfill their GA work, even they can take online classes only.

Thanks!

Ruth
On Monday, July 6, 2020, 08:36:46 PM MDT, Bongjoo Hwang <bongjoo.hwang at csulb.edu<mailto:bongjoo.hwang at csulb.edu>> wrote:

Thanks for sharing the information Ayse.

This is another outrageous and senseless policy that this government is putting out. As a former international student, I am angry and deeply deeply disappointed.

International Section worked on a statement on the recent Presidential Proclamations on nonimmigrant workers visa issues, which also was deeply concerning. I sent out the statement to the this listserv yesterday, but apparently it did not go through. This statement is strongly endorsed by the Div 17 EB. We are currently adding an addendum to express our concerns on this new development related to international students not being able to take online classes while staying in the U.S. Once it is completed, I will send it out to you all.

Bongjoo

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Dear all,

We did receive the release from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) about exemptions related to international students in Fall. Based on this release, international students cannot take a full online course load and remain in the U.S.

We already know there are many universities that will go online in Fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic. International students who are enrolled in these universities need to transfer to a school with in-person instruction or leave the country. If the universities adopting a hybrid model need to switch to only online classes in the middle of semester, international students will need to leave the country or take alternative steps to maintain their status (e.g., medical leave, reduced course load).

Here is the link:

https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/sevp-modifies-temporary-exemptions-nonimmigrant-students-taking-online-courses-during?fbclid=IwAR0YJ2AlBDeIbyOTB02-oGMdatuT0P9E5_lSHz2Qr10y0wCs9DN5bQTZ_Ts#.XwOPB3zRPrA.facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ice.gov/news/releases/sevp-modifies-temporary-exemptions-nonimmigrant-students-taking-online-courses-during?fbclid=IwAR0YJ2AlBDeIbyOTB02-oGMdatuT0P9E5_lSHz2Qr10y0wCs9DN5bQTZ_Ts*.XwOPB3zRPrA.facebook__;Iw!!C5qS4YX3!S-_LAYYCRt_Oo_G5UgmH_NAAmUvfHM1Hlslgo0BUDw7mxbfqfH9tfeTVjoCkajI$>

Please educate yourself about impact of these policies and connect with your international communities.

Ayşe

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