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Visa Crisis: 1,200 International Students Face Deportation

5/4/2025

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International students in the U.S. are grappling with an alarming surge in visa revocations and deportations, especially among activists. Since March 2025, over 1,200 students have lost their legal status, sparking fears and self-deportations. While some visa terminations have been overturned, the lingering uncertainty threatens both their academic dreams and the U.S.'s allure as a top study destination.

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Story summary

International students in the U.S. are grappling with an alarming surge in visa revocations and deportations, especially among activists. Since March 2025, over 1,200 students have lost their legal status, sparking fears and self-deportations. While some visa terminations have been overturned, the lingering uncertainty threatens both their academic dreams and the U.S.'s allure as a top study destination.