Skip classes, lose your visa: US warns Indian, foreign students
The United States on Tuesday warned Indian and other foreign students against skipping classes or leaving their programs, stating that the students might risk losing their visas or may not be able to apply for any future US visa.
The United States on Tuesday warned Indian and other foreign students against skipping classes or leaving their programs amid the ongoing mass deportation row, stating that the students might risk losing their visas or may not be able to apply for any future US visa.
According to the US Embassy in India, students who are found skipping classes or leaving their programme without informing their institute may face the risk of visa cancellation or may not be able to apply for any future US visa.
“If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your programme 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," read the US Embassy in India’s official statement.
This fresh warning for students comes after the US carried out a major deportation drive earlier this year. The US government has intensified its crackdown on international students by revoking visas without prior notice. From pro-Palestine protests to traffic violations, the reasons have varied case by case, often plunging students into a legal quagmire and widespread confusion.
In many cases, neither the students nor the universities are aware that the record of a student is removed from the SEVIS system -- a web-based platform maintained by the Department of Homeland Security for tracking and managing information on international students.
Indian and other international students are also fearing the Trump administration's plan to get rid of Optional Practical Training (OPT) -- which is key for students working in the US after graduating. The US lawmakers have already placed a bill -- the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025 -- to put an end to the OPT program.
President Trump's nominee for the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) chief, Joseph Edlow, has vowed to end the OPT and STEM OPT programs, available to foreign students following the end of their post-graduation programs.
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