Press Release: Visa Revocations Hit Oregon State University and Other Institutions
CORVALLIS, Ore. – In a concerning development for international students, Oregon State University (OSU) has confirmed that 13 of its students have had their visas revoked by the Department of Homeland Security. University spokesman Rob Odom reported that these students had their records terminated in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), amidst a community of over 2,500 international students at OSU.
The announcement follows the University of Oregon’s earlier confirmation that four of its students also experienced similar visa revocations due to unspecified criminal charges. This trend is not isolated; a growing number of higher education institutions across the United States—including prestigious universities like Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, and Ohio State—have reported similar incidents, raising alarms about the broader implications for international students.
Reports suggest that the revocations have occurred unexpectedly and may not be exclusively linked to serious offenses. Cases have emerged where past minor infractions, such as traffic violations, have been cited as reasons for the termination of students’ legal status, highlighting a potentially alarming expansion of enforcement actions.
Additionally, there’s been scrutiny regarding the targeting of students involved in pro-Palestinian activism during the Trump administration, reflecting a troubling intersection of immigration enforcement and political dissent. High-profile detentions, such as that of Mahmoud Khalil from Columbia University, have spotlighted the risks for politically active students.
As universities grapple with the implications of these visa revocations, the academic and emotional well-being of affected students hangs in the balance. The situation serves as a critical reminder of the challenges facing international students in today’s political climate.
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