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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
US embassy issues stern warning amid Indian student handcuffing row
Live Events — USAndIndia (@USAndIndia) Amid outrage over a video showing an Indian student handcuffed at a US airport, the US Embassy in India on Tuesday said it will not tolerate any violation of laws or visa a social media post on X, the official handle of US embassy 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 US law," it added.(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)This comes a day after an Indian student was handcuffed and pinned to the floor at an airport in the United States before he was deported. A video was shared by X user Kunal Jain, an Indian-American social entrepreneur who writes books in Hindi, and recently relocated to to Singh, the incident occurred at Newark Airport. He tagged the Indian Embassy, as well as external affairs minister S Jaishankar, seeking help for the boy. "I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy," he posted on his social media per the Ministry of External Affairs, the administration of US President Donald Trump, since assuming power in January, has deported as many as 1,080 Indian nationals from a massive protest was held in Las Angeles over US President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal set self-driving cars ablaze, blocked the 101 freeway, and clashed with law enforcement late into Sunday night, leaving parts of the city scorched and on flashpoint came after Trump took the extraordinary step of deploying the National Guard to California without the consent of the state's governor, an act not seen in decades. More than 300 troops arrived over the weekend, with 2,000 authorised and 500 US Marines on California governor Gavin Newsom told MSNBC that he will file suit on Monday against the Trump administration and called its order "an illegal act, an immoral act, an unconstitutional act."(With TOI inputs)
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
'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).
Scroll.in
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
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
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Your visa may be revoked if ...': US embassy warns Indian, international students
Representational Image The United States government on Tuesday warned Indian and international students their visas to study in the US would be revoked if they 'skip classes, drop out, or leave their course" without intimating the college. Such individuals could also lose eligibility for US visas in the future, the US embassy in India said. "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," it posted on its X handle. — USAndIndia (@USAndIndia) According to the Associated Press, more than 4,700 international students had their permission to study in America, revoked this spring with little notice or explanation, as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants and foreign nationals. In many cases, neither the students nor the universities are aware that the record of a student is removed from SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System), through which the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), monitors international students and exchange visitors in America.
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First Post
19-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
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
