Overview

• The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) reported 327 cases of international student visa revocations, with 50% involving Indian students.
• The US Department of State and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are criticized for aggressive and opaque visa revocation practices, causing widespread fear among students.
• Indian political leaders, including Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, have called on External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to address the issue with US counterparts.
• Legal challenges against visa terminations are growing, with multiple court injunctions issued to halt deportations and restore student statuses.
• Students from China, South Korea, Nepal, and Bangladesh are also affected, although to a lesser extent than Indian nationals, highlighting broader international concerns.