The Trump administration issues a memo to universities that aims to restrict the issuance of certain internship-related work authorisations for international students. The memo focuses on compliance with federal regulations tied to school-sponsored training and internship programs.
Multiple outlets report that the guidance warns universities that failure to comply with SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) requirements could lead to consequences for their ability to enroll foreign students, including potential loss of certification. Some coverage also references violations related to CPT (Curricular Practical Training) as part of the compliance concern.
Outlets differ in emphasis on impacts. Several reports describe how universities respond by pausing or limiting parts of the process for requesting work authorisations for international students. Rappler and others cite examples including University of California institutions that pause certain application steps. Other outlets primarily underline the content of the memo and the compliance warning to institutions.
