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Federal Courts Temporarily Restore Visa Status for Over 100 International Students

Judges in multiple states order the Trump administration to reinstate student statuses after abrupt terminations spark legal challenges.

Overview

  • Federal judges in Georgia, Oregon, and other states have issued temporary restraining orders requiring the government to restore the legal status of over 100 international students by April 22.
  • More than 1,000 students have had their F-1 visas revoked or SEVIS records terminated since late March, often without notice or clear justification.
  • Two major lawsuits, including a class action in New England, argue that the visa terminations violated due process and were used to pressure students into leaving the U.S.
  • India’s Ministry of External Affairs has engaged with affected students, as Indian nationals comprise about half of the cases reviewed by immigration advocates.
  • The Trump administration cites national security concerns and minor infractions as grounds for the terminations, but critics argue the actions undermine academic freedom and due process.