New Delhi, July 30 -- Harvard University announced on Tuesday that it would comply with the Trump administration's request to hand over employment records for thousands of its staff members. However, the university clarified that it is currently withholding records related to positions exclusively held by students.

Harvard in an email to its employees sent on Tuesday said it received a notice earlier this month received a notice of inspection and a related subpoena from the Department of Homeland Security. The authorities want to I-9 or Employment Verification forms as well as supporting documentation for Harvard employees.

The I-9 forms issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services can be used to verify the identity and authorisati...