US sector reacts to visa interview waivers and travel reopening
On September 14, the US announced student visa applicants who were previously issued any type of
waivers
US announces visa interview waivers for some students
Individuals applying for F, M and academic J-visas, including students, professors, research scholars, short-term scholars, or
Give students visa appointments and interview waivers, urge US institutions
In the letter to US secretary of State Antony Blinken and secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, university presidents and chancellors
Ed Dept official: Don’t expect testing waivers this year
Dive Brief: Jim Blew, assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of Education, recently suggested states
COVID-19 language in waivers for extracurriculars heighten reopening safety concerns
Dive Brief: Districts are sending home liability waivers for athletic, afterschool and summer programs that
Would IDEA waivers benefit districts during school closures?
Dive Brief: A provision under the recently passed CARES Act requires the U.S. Department of
Ed Dept: Assessment waivers to be provided to states impacted by coronavirus
Dive Brief: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced in a press release issued Friday that
Ed Dept considering assessment accountability waivers in coronavirus closures
Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Education released guidance Thursday afternoon for schools to navigate