US Universities Advise Indian Students To Return Before Trump Takes Office

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As the United States prepares for Donald Trump to take office as the 47th President in January, a cloud hangs over Indian students and professionals studying and working in the US

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Several top American universities have issued travel advisories, urging international students to return to the country before the inauguration amid fears of potential travel bans

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President-elect Trump, who is set to take the oath on January 20, has announced plans to implement sweeping executive orders on his first day in office, targeting immigration and economic policies

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This has reignited concerns over disruptions similar to those caused during his first term in 2017, when nationals from seven predominantly Muslim countries faced an immediate travel ban

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The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, issued a detailed advisory urging its international students and staff to consider returning before January 20

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An email from the office reportedly read: "The safest way to avoid difficulty re-entering the country is to be physically present in the US on January 19 and the days thereafter"

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That ban had sparked protests, impacted thousands of students and professionals, and raised questions about the inclusivity of US immigration policies

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