Indian PhD Student Presses Columbia for Reenrollment After Visa Revocation

Ranjani Srinivasan, accused of supporting Hamas, remains in Canada while appealing to complete her doctorate remotely.

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian PhD student at Columbia University, had her US student visa revoked on March 5, 2025, over allegations of supporting Hamas.
Srinivasan left the US for Canada on March 11, fearing arrest after federal agents visited her residence.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly labeled Srinivasan a 'terrorist sympathizer' in a post on X, intensifying scrutiny of the case.
Srinivasan has expressed feelings of betrayal by Columbia University and is appealing for her enrollment to be reinstated so she can complete her PhD remotely.
Civil rights groups and critics have raised concerns about due process, freedom of speech, and the role of universities in supporting international students under politically charged immigration policies.