• The U.S. State Department has resumed processing Harvard student visas.
• A federal judge blocked President Trump's ban on foreign students at Harvard.
• The decision is in line with a temporary restraining order issued by Judge Allison Burroughs.
• The Trump administration has previously challenged Harvard regarding its governance and funding.
• All other student visa processing guidelines, including social media vetting, still apply.

The U.S. State Department has directed all missions abroad to resume processing student and exchange visitor visas for individuals affiliated with Harvard University following a federal court ruling. This decision comes after U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Trump's attempt to ban international students from attending the prestigious institution, citing compliance with the legal directive, according to Reuters.

In a diplomatic cable dated June 6, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that consular sections were instructed to process these visas immediately, stating that "no such applications should be refused" under the previous presidential proclamation. The cable confirmed that the State Department's actions align with the Court's order to revert to normal visa processing procedures, according to Times of India and Channel News Asia.

Trump's justification for the ban was based on national security concerns; however, numerous legal challenges have arisen, prompting Harvard to argue that the administration is retaliating against them for not agreeing to governance and ideological control, according to HuffPost, Times of India, and Channel News Asia.

While the State Department enforced these directives, there remain concerns regarding compliance with the court's temporary restraining order, as some applicants reported difficulties in obtaining visas even after the ruling was issued. Judge Burroughs indicated her worry over potential noncompliance by consular officials, highlighting the continued need for lawful procedures regarding student visas, according to Times of India and Channel News Asia.