Wanna Protest? Too Bad, Your Student Visa Just Got Canceled!

The Trump administration has revoked the visas of dozens, possibly hundreds, of international students across the U.S., with over 300 student visas canceled by late March 2025. Affected universities, including those in the University of California system, Stanford, and Harvard, report uncertainty over the reasons, which range from alleged support for terrorism to minor infractions like traffic violations. Students' SEVIS records were terminated, invalidating their legal status and forcing them to leave the U.S. or face deportation. Universities were often unaware until database checks, causing anxiety and disruption. Concerns over fairness, due process, and the use of AI-driven visa cancellations have emerged.