PTC Web Desk: Amid heightened immigration scrutiny under President Donald Trump’s policies, the US government has issued a stern warning to Indian students studying in American universities, cautioning them to strictly adhere to the terms of their student visas. Non-compliance—such as skipping classes, dropping out, or leaving the academic programme without notifying their institution—could result in visa revocation and a loss of eligibility for future US visas.

In a post shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the US Embassy in India said,  “If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future US visas. Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues.”

The advisory comes during a period of continued legal and administrative uncertainty surrounding international students' status in the United States. Just days earlier, a federal court temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel legal protections for thousands of foreign students, many of whom face removal orders or visa termination.

In a significant development, US District Judge Jeffrey S. White in Oakland, California, issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday barring federal agencies from arresting, detaining, or relocating international students based solely on their visa status. The ruling, which remains in effect while related lawsuits are pending, offers temporary protection but doesn’t shield students from all risks.

According to an Associated Press report, the order does not prevent law enforcement from arresting students for unrelated criminal offenses. Notably, any international student convicted of a violent felony with a prison sentence of more than one year could still face revocation of their legal status.

The warning also aligns with ongoing revelations about the Trump administration’s aggressive visa enforcement actions. Reports presented in court suggest that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revoked the visas of at least 4,700 international students with little warning or transparency. DHS officials confirmed using an FBI-maintained database to vet students—a database that includes individuals who were merely suspects or had their charges dropped without conviction.

This approach has raised alarms among legal experts and immigrant advocates, who argue that the lack of due process and opaque screening methods may unfairly penalise innocent students.

Indian nationals constitute one of the largest groups of international students in the United States, and this advisory is seen as a direct effort to preempt further visa violations amid increased enforcement measures.