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U.S. Reinstates Legal Status for Thousands of Students

4/26/2025

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The U.S. government is reinstating legal status for thousands of international students after their records were unexpectedly terminated in the SEVIS database. This move comes in response to multiple lawsuits and court rulings. Although some students have regained their status, a cloud of uncertainty lingers over future terminations and the government's evolving policy on these matters.

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Story summary

The U.S. government is reinstating legal status for thousands of international students after their records were unexpectedly terminated in the SEVIS database. This move comes in response to multiple lawsuits and court rulings. Although some students have regained their status, a cloud of uncertainty lingers over future terminations and the government's evolving policy on these matters.