Important Visa Guidelines for Indian Students in the US
On Tuesday, the US government issued a warning to Indian students enrolled in American educational institutions regarding the potential revocation of their student visas. This warning specifically addresses the consequences of dropping out or missing classes without prior notification.
The US embassy in India emphasized on social media, "If you discontinue your studies, miss classes, or exit your program without notifying your institution, your student visa may be canceled, and you could lose the chance to apply for future US visas."
Students were encouraged to comply with their visa conditions and maintain their status as students to prevent any complications.
This advisory comes as immigration policies have become stricter under the previous administration.
Since the beginning of the Trump administration, more than 4,700 international students have seen their study permissions in the US revoked.
A recent ruling from a California court temporarily halted the government's ability to revoke the legal status of international students while a lawsuit contesting these terminations is ongoing.
US District Judge Jeffrey S. White issued an injunction that prevents the government from detaining or deporting students solely based on their visa status until the legal matter is settled.
However, students may still face arrest for other offenses, and their visa status can be revoked if they are convicted of serious crimes that carry a prison sentence exceeding one year.
The nationwide injunction was requested by attorneys representing a group of students who filed a lawsuit after their legal status was abruptly terminated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in early April.
