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BYU Ph.D. Student's Visa Reinstated After Fishing Violation

4/20/2025

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Suguru Onda, a dedicated BYU Ph.D. student from Japan, rejoiced as his visa was reinstated after a fishing violation led to its revocation. His attorney suspects the issue arose from a criminal records check. Onda, a father of five, worried about the potential disruption to his children's education if he had to leave the U.S.

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Story summary

Suguru Onda, a dedicated BYU Ph.D. student from Japan, rejoiced as his visa was reinstated after a fishing violation led to its revocation. His attorney suspects the issue arose from a criminal records check. Onda, a father of five, worried about the potential disruption to his children's education if he had to leave the U.S.