{"id":1293839,"date":"2025-04-20T08:40:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T03:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1293839"},"modified":"2025-04-20T08:45:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T03:15:56","slug":"1550-international-students-deported-from-us-50-are-indians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/1550-international-students-deported-from-us-50-are-indians\/","title":{"rendered":"1550 International Students Deported From US: 50% Are Indians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)<\/strong> has reported that since <strong>January 20, 2025<\/strong>, <strong>Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)<\/strong> has <strong>terminated 4,736 SEVIS records<\/strong>, mostly impacting students holding <strong>F-1 visas<\/strong>. The mass terminations have sparked widespread concern across U.S. universities and among international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-20-at-8.42.10\u202fAM-1024x783.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1293851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-20-at-8.42.10\u202fAM-1024x783.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-20-at-8.42.10\u202fAM-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-20-at-8.42.10\u202fAM-768x587.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-20-at-8.42.10\u202fAM-1536x1174.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-20-at-8.42.10\u202fAM.png 1810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">240+ Colleges Report 1,550+ Students Affected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>tracker by Inside Higher Education<\/strong> indicates that <strong>over 240 colleges and universities<\/strong> have already reported <strong>1,550+ international students and recent graduates<\/strong> facing visa status changes initiated by the <strong>State Department<\/strong>. Many of these students were unaware of the actions taken until checking their SEVIS status or being notified informally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Clarity, No Communication: Universities Left in the Dark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In several cases, <strong>universities have not received any official communication<\/strong> from immigration authorities. <strong>Students and administrators alike are left puzzled<\/strong>, especially in instances where F-1 or J-1 visas were revoked due to minor infractions or alleged online activism. The lack of due process or warning has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drastic Policy Shift: Status Terminations Within Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, <strong>revoked visas did not immediately cancel student status<\/strong> as long as the student was enrolled. Under the new policy, <strong>SEVIS statuses are being terminated within hours<\/strong> of visa revocations. This <strong>puts students at immediate risk of arrest and deportation<\/strong>, even if they are actively enrolled and attending classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Media Now Under Scrutiny<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding to the pressure, <strong>USCIS has confirmed<\/strong> that the <strong>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)<\/strong> will now <strong>review online and social media activity<\/strong> for all immigration-related cases. This move raises additional concerns about privacy, surveillance, and the grounds on which student statuses are being revoked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What It Means for International Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Legal status is no longer guaranteed<\/strong> just by being enrolled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rapid SEVIS terminations<\/strong> could lead to <strong>detentions, deportations<\/strong>, and <strong>permanent visa bans<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University officials are unable to assist or intervene<\/strong> without proper notification from ICE or the State Department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Students are advised to monitor their SEVIS status frequently<\/strong> and seek immediate legal help if terminated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This ongoing crackdown represents a <strong>drastic shift in how the US handles student visas<\/strong>, with significant implications for international education and the country\u2019s global academic standing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has reported that since January 20, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has terminated 4,736 SEVIS records, mostly impacting students holding F-1 visas. 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