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Most of the 327 students who’ve had their visas revoked were on F-1 student visas and many part of the optional practical training (OPT) programme
Indian students in the US face increasing deportation risks as F-1 visas are being cancelled over issues ranging from pro-Palestinian protests to minor legal violations.
US: The actions taken by the federal government to terminate students' legal status have left hundreds of scholars at risk of detention and deportation.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal commented amid instances of Indian students in US receiving communications on possible revocation of their visas.
The latest action from the Trump administration against Harvard comes on the heels of a USD 2.2 billion federal funding freeze because the university rejected a list of demands.
The lawsuit follows the Trump administration's immigration crackdown on higher education, leading to multiple legal challenges against White House officials. Similar cases have been filed in states such as New Hampshire, Indiana, and California.
The request for a temporary restraining order was brought by Madison attorney Shabnam Lotfi.
At least 600 students at more than 90 colleges and universities have had their visas revoked or their legal status terminated in recent weeks, according to an Associated Press review of university statements and correspondence with school officials.
UEA: The MSc in global public health will prepare health professionals for public health challenges through evidence-based policy and practice.
New US Immigration Rule: All foreign nationals present in the country for longer than 30 days should register under the “Alien Registration Act”. This will impact Indian students and those settled in America.
