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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.

President Donald Trump waves to the media as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak during a tour, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Kodiak, Alaska. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Immigration attorneys warn that returning to their home country could jeopardize asylum status, potentially leading to deportation and loss of legal residency. (Representational image)

Overview

  • 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.