Over 1,000 international students in the United States lost visas or status

Over 1,000 international students in the United States lost visas or status

The Trump administration has revoked hundreds of student visa in almost all states of the United States this year, which is part of a comprehensive immigration campaign. However, hardly any university has a clear explanation for these measures.

scope of the Visa recall

According to reports from universities and their representatives, more than 1,000 international students and graduates at over 130 schools in the United States were withdrawn from visa or status in the student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Universities in 40 states have confirmed the revocation of their students' visas.

unexplained reasons for visa status changes

At Middle Tennessee State University, six students from Asia, Europe and the Middle East were affected by the visa recalls. The university's spokesman, Jimmy Hart, said: "The university does not know the specific reasons for the changes in the visa status, only that they are managed in the federal database." Many universities found the visa crabs through their own controls in the system. Few know why the visa or the Sevis accounts of their students were ended.

identity and legal steps of the students concerned

A spokesman for the University of Oregon, Eric Howald, reported that "in the past few weeks the US Ministry of International Security has revoked the visa status of four international students at the UO based on non-detailed criminal charges. The university was not informed in advance and has not received any details about the criminal accusations." It is unclear whether all affected students have to leave the country immediately or whether they can continue their training.

targeted measures against international students

International students, also at renowned American universities, are targeted as part of the wider immigration policy of the Trump administration. The cases vary from top -class accusations associated with the supposed support of terrorist organizations, to less serious offenses, such as long -standing Misdemeanors. The officials of the federal government have not specified the reasons for many of the visa cries. Interior Minister Marco Rubio emphasized that some behaviors, including participation in protests, are not tolerated. "You are here to learn. You shouldn't lead activist movements that disturb our universities," said Rubio.

lawsuit against the government

While many students have not received a clear answer from the White House or the DHS regarding their status changes, a new federal law against the Trump administration was submitted to stop the revocation of student visas and to restore the already withdrawn visas. The lawsuit, which was submitted to the US district court for Northern Georgia in Atlanta, currently affects 133 foreign citizens, including students from India, China, Colombia, Mexico and Japan. The students concerned are not mentioned by name in the lawsuit, but only by "pseudonyms for fear of the defendant's retaliation."

legal allegations and their consequences

The lawsuit claims that ICE has abruptly and illegally revoked the legal status of the students, which means that they are deprived of their ability to continue their studies and to maintain a job in the United States and the risk of arrests, detention and deportations. " The White House and the DHS did not respond to CNN's request for a comment. According to the lawsuit, the status of these students was ended by deleting the Sevis database used by the Department of Homeland Security to manage information about international students and their status in the country.

Marco Rubio again emphasized that the whereabouts in the USA are tied to compliance with certain rules of conduct. "It's amazing to continue to allow it," he said. In March it was reported that over 300 Visa, mainly student visa and some visitor, were revoked. This policy has led to some of the best -known deportation cases of foreign nationals who are accused of supporting terrorist organizations.

These developments raise questions about the future status and the opportunities of international students in the United States. CNNS Rafael Romo, Arriyanna Brookins, Javon Huynh, Jillian Sykes, Julianna Bragg, Maria Aguilar Prieto and Yash Roy contributed to this report.