US Visa Process Under Scrutiny as Indian Students Protest Unfair Deportations

International students in the US are facing significant hurdles due to a major crackdown on Indian students across Missouri, Texas, and Nebraska due to some minor charges of traffic violations, overspeeding, and some alcohol-related charges. They are either told to self-deport or they will be deported by the US official.
In a major troubling scenario for Indian students in the US, dozens of students have been told to self-deport as their visas were abruptly revoked due to minor criminal offences, many of which were previously resolved. The F1 visa comes with major strict rules for international students, which they must follow to stay and study in the United States. This visa comes under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), which comes with a set of strict conditions which are as follows: –

Academic Risks

1. Taking fewer classes than required can get your visa revoked unless your DSO approves it.
2. Getting kicked out for bad grades or behaviour can end your visa status.
3. Switching to part-time, online, or hybrid classes without reporting it can cause problems with SEVIS.

Work-Related Risks

1. Working without CPT or OPT approval can cancel your visa.
2. Jobs or internships with restricted or sensitive organisations may affect your status.

Personal and Financial Risks

1. If you can’t prove you can afford your studies, your visa can be taken away.
2. Fake documents like test scores or financial proof can lead to serious trouble.
3. Not reporting a change of address within 10 days is a violation.

Immigration and Security Risks

1. Staying past your allowed time—even by mistake—can ban you from getting future visas.
2. Any arrest or criminal case can trigger a visa cancellation.
3. If you’re flagged by U.S. security, your visa can be revoked even without trial.

Family and School Transfer Risks

1. If your F-2 dependants work or study full-time without approval, it affects your F-1 status.
2. Changing schools or programmes without a proper SEVIS transfer within 60 days can cost your status.

Extra Challenges Under Trump-Era Rules

• Minor Issues: Visas have been cancelled for small things like traffic tickets—even old ones.
• Student Protests: Some international students were targeted for joining pro-Palestine protests.
• Social Media Checks: U.S. agencies scan online posts. Political or controversial content can cause trouble.
• Country-Based Actions: Some nationalities, like students from South Sudan, have faced mass visa cancellations.

Many students who faced deportation charges said that these cases, due to which they are facing several consequences, have already been resolved through legal channels in the past, but even then they are being deported out of the US. The change in visa policy after Trump took charge is affecting several international students and hampering their career prospects, and this could lead to a huge setback for international students who are considering their future study plans in the United States.

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