There is this section in the draft order, which presumably could allow for phd students to enter the US as being in the national interest. (g) Notwithstanding

There is this section in the draft order, which presumably could allow for phd students to enter the US as being in the national interest. (g) Notwithstanding a suspension pursuant to subsection (c) of this section or pursuant to a Presidential proclamation described in subsection (e) ofthis section, the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security may, on a case-by-case basis, and when in the national interest, issue visas or other immigration benefits to nationals of countries for which visas and benefits are otherwise blocked.