Visas of 'a small number' of University of Cincinnati international students revoked
The university learned that the F-1 visas of those students were revoked by the Department of Homeland Security. UC President Neville Pinto said the school was not contacted by the department or given specific reasons for the students' visas being revoked.
F-1 visas allow international students to study in the United States.
"UC representatives are in touch with each of our impacted students, and we are doing what we can to support them during this incredibly challenging time," Pinto said in the letter addressed to the campus community.
The Enquirer has reached out to a UC spokeswoman for more information.
The revocation for students at UC comes as a handful of students at universities across the country have had their visas revoked.
The Trump administration issued an executive order earlier this year prompting the U.S. State Department to do a full review of all visa programs and ensure foreign nationals do not pose a threat to national security, a spokesperson for the agency told The Enquirer's network partner USA TODAY.
In particular, federal officials have targeted pro-Palestine students in ongoing protests across the country.
On Tuesday, UC campus police arrested a student with a Palestinian flag after they said he was impeding other demonstrators on campus.
UC is home to around 4,600 international students, roughly 9 percent of its student body, according to the school's most recent enrollment numbers.
This story may be updated.
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