Student Visas Revoked: Trump Administration’s New Policy Impacts International Students

The Trump administration's recent policy change has led to the revocation of student visas for international students across the United States, causing widespread concern among universities and students alike. Reports indicate that at least 50 students at Arizona State University (ASU) have had their visas canceled, with similar issues reported at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and other institutions.

The policy, aimed at tightening immigration controls, has sparked fears of a broader crackdown on international students. Universities are expressing concerns over the sudden cancellations, which they say could deter future international enrollment and affect the diversity and academic environment on campuses. Students affected by the visa revocations are facing immediate challenges, including potential deportation and disruption of their studies.

The move has drawn criticism from various quarters, with advocates arguing that it undermines the U.S.'s position as a leading destination for higher education. The Department of Homeland Security has yet to provide detailed reasons for the visa cancellations, leaving many students and universities in limbo as they seek clarity and solutions.

• Arizona State University
• International Students
• Trump Administration
• UCLA

Detailed US revokes visas of international students at multiple universities

Colleges around the US say some international students’ visas are being revoked

12 hours ago

- apnews

Nearly 150 Students Have Had Visas Revoked and Could Face Deportation

9 hours ago

- nytimes

Revoked student visas create uncertainty on UC Berkeley campus

9 hours ago

- cbsnews

Caught off-guard, California colleges scramble to determine scope of student visa cancellations

15 hours ago

- latimes

US Is Quietly Revoking Student Visas From Harvard to Stanford

11 hours ago

- bloomberg

Related issues news

Why are student visas being revoked?

Why are student visas revoked? Typically, international students lose their legal status when they break the rules of their visa programs, such as by working in the United States when they are not allowed to, or by having their grades slip to the point that they are no longer in good academic standing.

Can a student visa be revoked?

The website states that a SEVIS revocation indicates an individual's “F-1 or J-1 immigration record is no longer active,” which “usually happens when a student is out of compliance with U.S. immigration rules.”

X talks about this news