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Trump Administration Reinstates SEVIS Records for Thousands of International Students

ICE begins restoring student visa records while drafting new policies, but most visa revocations remain unresolved as legal battles continue.

FILE - A group of Florida International University students protest against cuts in federal funding and an agreement by campus police to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, on the FIU campus on a day of protests around the country in support of higher education, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
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Overview

  • Thousands of international students had their SEVIS records reactivated after abrupt terminations in early April 2025 were deemed unjustified by courts.
  • The Department of Homeland Security announced on April 25 that ICE is developing a formal framework for handling future SEVIS record terminations.
  • Visa revocations remain in effect for many students, with only partial restorations confirmed, including ten cases at the University of Chicago.
  • Over 100 lawsuits were filed in response to the terminations, with federal agencies now moving to dismiss some cases as SEVIS records are reinstated.
  • Critics warn that enhanced vetting measures, including AI-driven social media reviews, risk undermining the U.S.'s competitiveness in global higher education.