Visas Revoked for Harvard and California University Students Amid Political Tensions

In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, visas for several Harvard University students and recent graduates, as well as students from a California university, have been abruptly revoked. Reports from The Harvard Crimson, The Boston Globe, NBC News, and WHDH indicate that this action affects at least five individuals, three of whom are current Harvard students and two are recent graduates.

The revocation of these visas is believed to be linked to recent political tensions between the U.S. and several foreign nations. The Boston Globe suggests that the decision may have stemmed from a directive issued by the Trump administration, aiming to tighten visa policies for foreign students and alumni perceived as security risks.

Students and alumni affected by this decision have expressed shock and dismay, noting the suddenness of the action and its potential impact on their careers and lives in the U.S. Advocacy groups are rallying to support the affected individuals, calling for a review of the visa revocation process and the criteria used to determine security risks.

This incident has reignited debates on immigration policies and the treatment of international students in the U.S., with many calling for clearer guidelines and more transparent processes to ensure fairness and due process.

• California University
• Harvard University
• Trump Administration

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3 Harvard Students, 2 Recent Grads Had Visas Revoked

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- thecrimson

Visas revoked for more than 3 dozen California university students and alumni

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- nbcnews

Trump Administration revokes entry visas for UC Davis international students

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- sacbee

Federal officials are quietly terminating the legal residency of some international college students

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Why are students' visas being revoked?

Last month, the Trump administration began revoking student visas at high-profile campuses, including Columbia, Cornell, George Washington, Tufts and other universities where it alleged that the students affected were antisemitic and aligned with terrorists because of their pro-Palestinian writings or protests.

Can a student visa be revoked?

'But if your free speech is contrary to anything that is part of U.S. policy, or is in line with U.S. policy, they can cancel your visa as for reasons of national security.' These revocations are expected to increase, he said, after a lengthy pause during COVID.

Why are F1 visas being revoked?

Some students have had visas revoked by the State Department under an obscure law barring noncitizens whose presence could have “serious adverse foreign policy consequences.” Trump invoked the law in a January order demanding action against campus antisemitism.

Why are international students being deported?

The Trump administration has set off a legal and ethical firestorm by targeting international students at U.S. colleges for deportation, including some whom the government alleges participated in pro-Palestinian protests or activities on campuses.