U.S. Embassies Warn Visa-Seekers of Deportation Risks in Expanded Campaign
The Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement, targeting visa holders for activities deemed harmful, as European nations update travel advisories.
- U.S. embassies in over 25 countries, including Germany and the U.K., have launched a coordinated social media campaign warning visa-seekers about compliance with U.S. laws.
- Visa holders, including international students, face deportation and visa revocation for participating in protests or activities perceived as supporting terrorism.
- The Trump administration emphasizes that visas and green cards are privileges, not entitlements, and continuous checks are being conducted on visa holders for compliance.
- Specific cases, such as the detention of Georgetown University scholar Badar Khan Suri and Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, highlight the crackdown's impact on international students.
- European nations have updated travel advisories, signaling growing concerns about the implications of stricter U.S. immigration policies on international travel and relations.