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The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, effectively barring the Ivy League institution from enrolling new international students. The move was announced in a letter from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official Kristi Noem, who wrote, “Effective immediately, Harvard University’s SEVP certification is revoked.” This action follows a warning issued in April, when Noem cautioned that Harvard’s ability to admit international students depended on strict compliance with US immigration laws.

Officials cited concerns about rising antisemitism on college campuses and efforts to eliminate diversity programs aimed at addressing historical discrimination. DHS accused Harvard of “fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus,” according to Noem’s statement posted on the social media platform X.

Impact On Current And Prospective Students

The revocation not only bars Harvard from enrolling future foreign students but also requires existing international students to transfer to other institutions or lose their legal status in the US This drastic move follows the administration’s earlier actions, including freezing USD 2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard in April. The grant freeze came hours after Harvard firmly rejected demands to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and to monitor international students for ideological reasons.

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Demand For Student Activity Information

Earlier in April, the DHS requested that Harvard provide detailed information on foreign students’ campus activities, including any involvement in protests or political demonstrations. Noem had warned that failure to comply would lead to the withdrawal of Harvard’s SEVP certification.

Despite the mounting legal and political challenges, Harvard’s international student population has grown significantly. Enrollment data for 2025 indicates that more than 6,800 foreign students attend the university, marking a 19.7 per cent increase since 2010.

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