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Washington: Thousands of students from various countries studying in America have been stirred up after receiving the email of their F-1 visa suddenly. Explain that this email has been sent by the US State Department (DOS). In this, students have been instructed to cancel their F-1 student visa and then to self-obtain them. That is, the order is that such students should leave themselves by America and go to their country immediately. Otherwise, if you go to catch, any other country can be subjected to legal action against them.
This action was reportedly to target students who physically involved in campus activism. But now it has moved beyond that. That is, now such students have been targeted in this, who may not have been physically involved in the protests, but in no way, they were among the “anti-national” social media posts of America in shares, likes or comments. All such students have now come under the purview of this action, which has increased concerns over the limits of freedom of expression for foreign students in the US. According to the Times of India, some Indian students are also included in the affected people and immigration lawyers have confirmed that the visa can be canceled even after sharing political posts.
How many are Indian students
The latest data from the Open Doors Report shows that 331,000 out of 1.1 million international students studying in the US for 2023-24 educational years are from India. Due to this, Indians are worrying the most.
What is f 1 visa?
The F-1 visa is a non-migrant visa that allows international students to live in the United States with the aim of pursuing academic studies in recognized institutions. Eligible institutions include universities, colleges, high schools, seminary, conservative and sanctioned language training programs. According to US State Department data, Indian students have historically been an important part of the International Student Population in the United States.
American action on f 1 visa holders
The action has been taken after the comments of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who announced that several international student visas have been canceled for “anti-national” activities. Rubio emphasized that America has the right to determine who should be allowed to enter. He said, “Every country in the world has the right to decide who came as visitors and who is not.”
Students who support Hamas terrorists more
Rubio also recently referred to the launch of the AI-run app “Catch and Rivok”, which aims to find out students supporting terrorist organizations such as Hamas. As part of the growing investigation, now new student visa applications are also being reviewed, in which DOS is closely monitoring the social media activity of the applicants. Those found guilty can be deprived of visas, which can prevent them from studying in the US.
Shocking email for students
In the email sent to the students by the Trump administration, the students were informed that their F-1 visa has been canceled under Section 221 (i) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act. In this, students were warned that living in the US without legal immigration status could lead to fines, custody or exile. Email also indicated that students may be sent back to other countries other than their home countries. So it is better that he leaves himself by himself.
These instructions given to students
The email states, “If you intend to travel to the United States in the future, you will have to apply for another US visa and your eligibility will be decided at that time.” In the message, students are instructed to use the CBP Home App launched during the Trump administration, so that they can be facilitated to depart from the US. The order also warns students not to try to use their canceled visas. At the same time, he emphasized that he would have to present his passport in the American Embassy or Consulate while departing. (Input-TOI)
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