US Revokes Visas of 1,000+ Students; Half Are Indian
Why in the news
Under tougher US immigration enforcement, international students faced visa cancellations or SEVIS record terminations, with Indians forming a large share.
Key facts
- AP counted at least 1,024 students at 160 institutions hit in recent weeks.
- In AILA’s 327 cases, 50% were Indian and 14% Chinese; others came from South Korea, Nepal and Bangladesh.
- AILA accused the State Department and ICE of acting without due process and sought transparency, appeals for SEVIS terminations and less harm to student work.
- MEA’s Randhir Jaiswal: aware of the issue; consulates assisting.
- US official Margaret MacLeod said lawbreakers would face consequences.
Context
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Litigation | Several students sued, citing denial of due process |
| Policy backdrop | Second Trump administration pushing stricter immigration, with focus on the Immigration and Nationality Act |
| Visa trend | 30% fall in student visas to Indians in February 2025 |
| Diplomacy | VP JD Vance due to meet PM Modi in New Delhi |
Exam angle
- SEVIS: record system for international students (as used in the report).
- Groups quoted: AILA, AP, MEA.