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February 4, 2017

BOSTON  – University of Massachusetts Amherst graduate student Mohsen Hosseini was welcomed back to the U.S. today by university officials at Logan International Airport, culminating a weeklong series of legal and other support in response to the president’s executive order seeking to restrict entry to the U.S. by citizens of seven countries.

Hosseini is a graduate student from Iran enrolled in the university’s electrical and computer engineering program. Among those welcoming him at Logan Airport were a representative from the university’s Office of International Programs, university counsel, fellow international students and his faculty advisor.

“We extend a warm welcome to Mohsen, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who provided assistance so he can continue his studies at UMass Amherst,” said Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy. “Moshen and the more than 3,500 other international students, scholars and staff at UMass Amherst play a vital role in the daily life and success of the Commonwealth’s flagship campus.” The Angel Fund will help meet the needs of individuals who are adversely affected by recent changes in federal immigration policy.

 Any member of the UMass Amherst community with travel-related concerns or questions should contact the International Programs Office at (413) 545-2710.

For further information, contact Kenneth Reade, Director of International Student & Scholar Services, at email@example.com or (413) 545-2843.

Lawyers from the Student Legal Services Office will be available each week to meet with students and answer their legal questions, including those related to immigration and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Full details.