Overview

• The U.S. Department of State has sent self-deportation emails to hundreds of international students, citing visa revocations under Section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• Students have been targeted for social media activity, including likes and shares deemed 'anti-national,' as well as participation in campus activism.
• Emails warn students that remaining in the U.S. without lawful immigration status could lead to fines, detention, or deportation, and may render them ineligible for future U.S. visas.
• The Trump administration's 'Catch and Revoke' program uses AI to monitor and revoke visas, sparking legal challenges and criticism over potential free speech violations.
• Immigration attorneys are advising affected students to seek legal assistance to challenge visa revocations or defend against removal proceedings.