Thursday - October 23, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday October 05, 2025 ( 2 items )  

Council on Social Work Education Voices Concerns Over New Immigration Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Council on Social Work Education, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing serious concerns regarding a proposed rule that would affect the admission and extension of stay for international academic students. The letter highlights that the suggested regulations could have detrimental effects on social work students, patient care, and the community services that these students provide. The CSWE'  more

Woodberry Forest School Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to International Student Policies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Woodberry Forest School, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security expressing strong opposition to proposed rule changes that would eliminate the Duration of Status (D/S) for international students. The school has integrated international students into its community for over a century, highlighting the inherent value these students bring to American education and culture. The school argues that the proposed changes could pose a   more