Visa revocation halted for Harvard students A federal judge on Friday granted Harvard University a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke its ability to enroll international students. The ruling temporarily halts the Department of Homeland Security’s May 22 action that stripped Harvard of its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification—a move…
International students, including those from India, have come under scrutiny by the Trump administration, resulting in advisories from the US government and universities that caution them of the potential pitfalls. These advisories provide critical warnings to students, urging them to avoid any action that could jeopardise their visa status as recorded in the Student and…
In a fiery exchange that sent ripples across both political and academic circles, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers this week that “a visa is not a right, it’s a privilege,” as he defended the mass revocation of student visas. The remark came amid a tense Senate hearing where Democratic Senator Chris Van…
US government revokes 340+ visas, sparking panic among international students and researchers The story of the American Dream is one of opportunity, ambition, and hope. But for thousands of international students, that dream has been shattered in an instant. Imagine arriving in the United States, fueled by aspirations of academic success and a future of…
FILE – People remove belongings on campus at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) Alarms are ringing across American universities as federal authorities escalate a quiet but forceful campaign against international students. Legal residency statuses are being revoked without notice, visa permissions are being stripped…
How social media engagement is leading to student visa revocations in the US. (Representative Image) In recent developments, international students in the United States are facing increasing risks of visa revocations due to their involvement in global activism, especially on social media. The US Department of State (DOS) has been cracking down on students for…
Rubio confirms over 300 foreign student visas revoked in Trump crackdown In a significant escalation of the Trump administration‘s immigration policies, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday that at least 300 foreign students have had their visas revoked. The move is part of a broader crackdown targeting individuals the administration deems problematic, with…
Immigration Crisis: अमेरिका की कोलंबिया यूनिवर्सिटी में अर्बन प्लानिंग में पीएचडी कर रही भारतीय छात्रा रंजनी श्रीनिवासन का वीजा हाल ही में रद्द कर दिया गया. अमेरिकी गृह सुरक्षा विभाग (DHS) ने उन पर हिंसा और आतंकवाद को बढ़ावा देने साथ ही हमास का समर्थन करने का आरोप लगाया है. इस घटनाक्रम के बाद रंजनी…
Indian scholar Ranjani Srinivasan self-deports after US visa revoked over Hamas support Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian doctoral student at Columbia University, has voluntarily left the United States after her visa was revoked by the Department of State on March 5, 2025. The decision to revoke her visa came amid allegations that she had supported Hamas,…