The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has collected 327 reports of visa revocations and SEVIS terminations, with 50% of the affected international students being from India. Here's a breakdown of the key findings ¹:

– Country-wise Distribution:

    – India: 50% of the affected students (163 students)

    – China: 14% of the affected students

    – South Korea, Nepal, and Bangladesh: Also represented in the data

– Reasons for Revocation:

    – Alleged involvement in campus activism

    – Sharing "anti-national" content on social media

    – Minor criminal offenses, such as traffic violations

– Impact on Students:

    – Loss of employment authorization

    – Ineligibility to re-enter the US on the terminated SEVIS record

    – Potential deportation

– Response from Authorities:

    – The US Department of State spokesperson stated that the Trump administration is rigorously enforcing immigration laws

    – The Ministry of External Affairs in India is looking into the matter and providing support to affected students

– Concerns and Criticism:

    – AILA has expressed concerns about the arbitrary nature of the visa revocations and SEVIS terminations

    – The lack of transparency and accountability in the process has been criticized

    – Some have questioned whether the measures are targeting specific groups or individuals

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