As far as I understand, the original purpose of the rule is to prevent people from entering the US with a student visa without actually studying on site. It doe

As far as I understand, the original purpose of the rule is to prevent people from entering the US with a student visa without actually studying on site. It doesn't make sense in the context of Covid for people who are already living and studying in the US. They didn't choose an online course, why should they have to leave the country? It doesn't help anybody, it only causes unnecessary harm. I have several friends who currently do their PhDs in the US. They are not amused.