Exactly. And to illustrate this, does anybody know if Dame Sarr already got his student visa? Because based on today’s news, if he hasn’t, it might be quite some time before he can even start the process.
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SkyBrickey
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"The Trump administration is weighing requiring all foreign students applying to study in the United States to undergo social media vetting — a significant expansion of previous such efforts, according to a cable obtained by POLITICO.
In preparation for such required vetting, the administration is ordering U.S. Embassies and consular sections to pause scheduling new interviews for such student visa applicants, according to the cable, dated Tuesday and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio."
proelitedota
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I wouldn't worry about this. If this pause goes on for too long there will be a quick injunction.
Phredd3
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Unlikely. Courts have traditionally given great deference to administrations when it comes to immigration enforcement.
sagegrouse
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Yes. I would rely more on special pleadings to Trump & Co. for relief on a few individual cases in the NBA and college hoops. Special pleading worked for baseball's commish -- all it cost him was to make it possible for Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe to be eligible for election to the HOF.
I believe there may be a role here for dual-hatted Adam Silver. What cha' think?
Duke Blue Lemur
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It might blow a hole in the NIL money supply if we have to get Sarr the 5 Million Dollar Gold Card.
Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
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No offense to anyone, but creating special rules for athletes feels like a really bad idea in this situation.
Are international college athletes really more deserving than other international college students? I understand that's the bias this board skews towards, but I'm not sure I can get behind a loophole that protects future basketball players at the expense of future doctors and engineers.
Yes--and while courts have shown less deference recently in cases involving arrests and deportation, that is quite a different situation from people applying for visas, where there is a lot of discretion to decide who may enter the country in the first place.
I have the feeling I will be using this graphic a lot more frequently.
jipops
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And you may find yourself in another part of the world
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And you may ask yourself, "Well, how did I get here?"
sagegrouse
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In response I would say that pro athletes from other countries have always gotten a lot of help getting visas and work permits to enter the US. From their leagues and teams.
Same is true, I expect, for executives and scientists at Apple, Google, Meta, etc.
Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
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Lots of Ivies. And another school I recognize.
Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
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SavDukeGrad
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As I read this, what the US is temporarily pausing, is the scheduling of new student visa appointments, as of Tuesday. If a student had already scheduled their visa interview before Tuesday, the appointment will go forward.
Hopefully, Sarr already has a visa, or at a minimum, had already scheduled his interview before Tuesday (which seems logical to me). Just wanted to make sure we are discussing the facts.
www.cbsnews.com
Hopefully, Sarr already has a visa, or at a minimum, had already scheduled his interview before Tuesday (which seems logical to me). Just wanted to make sure we are discussing the facts.
Trump administration halting student visa appointments ahead of "expanded social media vetting"
The Trump administration is planning to expand social media screenings for international students applying for visas.
www.cbsnews.com
Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
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I know baseball players used their talents to get out of Cuba, among other stories. But playing politics with the international student body of our colleges and universities while making exceptions for those who excel at revenue sports sure feela gross to me.
proelitedota
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I didn't realize discussing the possible legal outcomes of legal scenarios around injunctions that directly related to our basketball team and university violated board rules. Should we take that to off topic? Because I'll be happy to!
Also, since Sarr is a citizen of a country with the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), he can stay for up to 90 days per entry. So there is a way for Sarr to practice and play as long as two conditions below are met:
1. He leaves the US every 90 days.
2. He gets NCAA approval to be eligible for basketball without a student visa.
Obviously, that would be the worst-case scenario, so let's hope he either gets his appointment or this pausing is lifted soon.
As I read this, what the US is temporarily pausing, is the scheduling of new student visa appointments, as of Tuesday. If a student had already scheduled their visa interview before Tuesday, the appointment will go forward.
Hopefully, Sarr already has a visa, or at a minimum, had already scheduled his interview before Tuesday (which seems logical to me). Just wanted to make sure we are discussing the facts.
Trump administration halting student visa appointments ahead of "expanded social media vetting"
The Trump administration is planning to expand social media screenings for international students applying for visas.
Also, since Sarr is a citizen of a country with the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), he can stay for up to 90 days per entry. So there is a way for Sarr to practice and play as long as two conditions below are met:
1. He leaves the US every 90 days.
2. He gets NCAA approval to be eligible for basketball without a student visa.
Obviously, that would be the worst-case scenario, so let's hope he either gets his appointment or this pausing is lifted soon.
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sagegrouse
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Do you think college athletes get admission preference over other applicants, foreign and 'xx'xxxxxxxxxxxx strike this - it's just an argument.
JGDUKE2008
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Sounds like Khamenia is closer to 6'10 than 6'8