Washington, D.C. – In a major policy shift aimed at curbing immigration violations, the Trump administration has introduced stringent measures targeting international students, including those from India. The new rules permit immediate deportation of students whose visas have been revoked, regardless of the circumstances.
Until now, students with cancelled visas were allowed to remain in the United States to complete their studies. The revised policy, however, eliminates that leeway. Under the new directive, students lose the right to stay in the country for academic or employment purposes once their visa is invalidated.
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The policy change comes amid ongoing litigation in U.S. courts, where several affected students have challenged abrupt visa terminations. The Trump administration, in its response, emphasized that individuals could be treated as offenders even in the absence of criminal conduct, and their details could be entered into criminal databases.
The U.S. government further informed the court that formal guidelines pertaining to the new policy would be issued soon. The move has sparked concern among student communities and academic institutions, which fear the implications for lawful residents pursuing higher education in the United States.