Overview
- The embassy cautioned that arrests or legal violations can trigger immediate visa revocation, removal from the U.S., and future ineligibility, stressing that a U.S. visa is a privilege.
- The message, posted January 7 on X, urges international students to follow all applicable laws throughout their stay to avoid jeopardizing travel.
- The notice follows a similar warning last week to H-1B and H-4 applicants about criminal penalties for immigration violations.
- Coverage links the advisory to tighter rules introduced in 2025, including higher fees, expanded social‑media vetting, proposed limits on student‑stay duration, and DHS/CBP biometric entry‑exit checks effective December 26.
- Reports describe pressure on student mobility, citing a 17% drop in new international enrollments while some outlets note a 10% rise in Indian student numbers for 2024–25, alongside consular delays and appointment cancellations.