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'Won't Tolerate Visa Abuse': Indian Student's Viral Video Sparks US Warning
The US Embassy in India has issued a strong advisory to Indians travelling to the United States. In a statement, the embassy noted that Washington 'will not tolerate any abuse of visas or illegal entry' into the country. This comes after a social media video of an Indian student in handcuffs at Newark Airport in New Jersey went viral. 'The United States continues to welcome legitimate travelers to our country. However, there is no right to visit the United States. We cannot and will not tolerate illegal entry, abuse of visas, or the violation of U.S. law, ' the post on X said. The United States continues to welcome legitimate travelers to our country. However, there is no right to visit the United States. We cannot and will not tolerate illegal entry, abuse of visas, or the violation of U.S. law. — U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) June 10, 2025 The video, first captured by a witness and an Indian-American entrepreneur, Kunal Jain, showed the authorities treating the student like a criminal. The disturbing footage shows the student pinned to the ground as at least four officials held him down, with two of them keeping their knees on his back. They had tied the student's legs and hands. "I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night - handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy," Mr Jain wrote in a post on X. He also called upon the Indian Embassy in the US to investigate the matter and provide assistance to the student. I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy. @IndianEmbassyUS #immigrationraids — Kunal Jain (@SONOFINDIA) June 8, 2025 A day later, the Indian Embassy in New York addressed the incident, saying they have across social media posts claiming that an Indian national faced difficulties at the Newark Liberty International Airport. "We are in touch with local authorities in this regard. The Consulate remains ever committed for the welfare of Indian Nationals," it said. This incident takes place against the backdrop of President Donald Trump's strict immigration policies. The Trump administration has taken tough measures such as mass deportations, and recently, used the National Guard for clamping down on the Los Angeles protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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27-05-2025
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Visa may be revoked if students drop out, skip classes without informing: US embassy in India
The United States government on Tuesday warned Indians studying in American educational institutes that their student visas may be revoked if they dropped out or skipped classes without prior notice. 'If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future US visas,' the US embassy in India said on social media. The embassy also urged the students to adhere to the terms of their visa and maintain their 'student status' to avoid problems. This comes amid the tightening of immigration regulations under the Donald Trump administration. If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future U.S. visas. Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues. — U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) May 27, 2025 Since Trump took office in January, over 4,700 international students have had their permission to study in the United States revoked. On May 22, a US court in California temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking the legal status of international students across the country while a lawsuit challenging earlier terminations was pending, according to the Associated Press. US District Judge Jeffrey S White in Oakland issued an injunction preventing the government from arresting, incarcerating or relocating students based solely on their visa status until the case was resolved. Students could still be arrested for other reasons and their legal status can still be revoked if they are convicted of a violent crime carrying a prison term of more than a year. The judge issued the nationwide injunction sought by attorneys for about two dozen students who sued after their legal status was abruptly terminated
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27-05-2025
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'If you skip classes or..': Trump administration warns Indian students of visa cancellation of those...
'If you skip classes or..': Trump administration warns Indian students of visa cancellation of those... The U.S. Embassy in India has issued a strong reminder to Indian students studying in the United States, stressing the importance of following visa rules to avoid serious consequences. In a post shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the Embassy warned that international students who fail to attend classes, drop out, or leave their academic programs without notifying their schools risk having their student visas cancelled. Such violations could also affect their chances of receiving future visas to the United States. The message was clear: students must follow the guidelines of their F-1 visas and remain enrolled in their academic programs to stay in legal status. 'If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future U.S. visas,' the Embassy said. 'Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues.' If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future U.S. visas. Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues. — U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) May 27, 2025 Adding to the worry, a number of US universities have cautioned their foreign students against traveling outside the country unnecessarily, saying such travel might hinder re-entry or result in the cancellation of a visa at a time when there is a shifting immigration environment. The advisory comes as the number of Indian students heading to the U.S. continues to grow. In 2023 alone, the U.S. consular offices in India issued over 1.4 lakh student visas, marking the highest number granted to any country for the third year running. That year, the U.S. Mission in India processed a record-breaking 1.4 million total visa applications. The United States remains a top destination for Indian students pursuing higher education, but the Embassy's statement highlights the need for students to remain vigilant and informed about their visa responsibilities throughout their stay.
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27-05-2025
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'Visa May Be Revoked If You Skip Classes': US Embassy Warns Indian Students
New Delhi: Amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, the US government on Tuesday warned Indian students studying in American institutions that they may lose eligibility for future visas if they 'skip classes, drop out or leave their program of study without informing'. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the US Embassy in India asked students to always adhere to the terms of their visa and maintain their student status to avoid any issues. "If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future US visas. Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues," the post read. If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future U.S. visas. Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues. — U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) May 27, 2025 In a prior post on X, the Embassy also cautioned that if an individual remains in the "United States beyond your authorised period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on travelling to the United States in the future.' The warning comes days after a federal judge in California temporarily blocked the Trump administration from terminating the legal status of international students across the US, while lawsuits challenging previous terminations are pending. The Thursday order by US District Judge Jeffrey S White in Oakland bars the government from arresting, incarcerating or moving students elsewhere based on their legal status until the case is resolved, according to an AP report. However, students can still be arrested for other reasons, and their legal status can still be revoked if they are convicted of a violent crime carrying a prison term of more than a year, the report said. As part of its crackdown on immigrants and foreign nationals, the Trump administration has revoked the permission of 4,700 international students to study, with little notice or explanation. In court hearings, Department of Homeland Security officials said they ran the names of student visa holders through an FBI-run database that contains the names of suspects and people who have been arrested, even if the charges were dropped or they were never charged with a crime.
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19-05-2025
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Overstaying US visa may lead to deportation, ban
With 22 lakh arrivals, India came in fourth place among the major foreign markets for travellers heading to the US last year, according to data from the US National Travel & Tourism Office read more In a post on X on Saturday, the US embassy in India cautioned that those who overstay their visas in the United States might be deported and banned from entering the country permanently. If you remain in the United States beyond your authorized period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States in the future. — U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) May 17, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The warning is not limited to Indian visitors; it applies to all travellers. But it coincides with an increase of Indian tourists visiting the US. With 22 lakh arrivals, India came in fourth place among the major foreign markets for travellers heading to the US last year, according to data from the US National Travel & Tourism Office. Due to their shared borders, the United States, Canada, and Mexico led the list, followed by the United Kingdom with over 40 lakh arrivals, as part of an interagency effort to stop illegal immigration. The Trump administration has stepped up its efforts to combat illegal entrance and visa fraud. Washington has begun 'a coordinated interagency effort to combat fraud and end illegal immigration,' the embassy announced on May 15. The embassy stressed that the new visa restrictions apply to individuals and governments that assist illegal immigration, adding that 'those found guilty of visa fraud will face permanent bans from entering' the US. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
