International Students Are Facing Deportation: Here’s What to Know
A practical guide
Since Donald Trump began his second term as president, his administration has pursued policies that are affecting international students on US campuses. As of April 24, 2025, federal officials have revoked the legal status of an estimated 1,800 students at more than 280 colleges and universities, according to Inside Higher Ed, placing them at immediate risk of detention or deportation. In many cases, Department of Homeland Security and State Department agents have withdrawn visas based on students’ social media posts and participation in campus protests—often with little or no due process. The Trump administration states that these measures are necessary to curb campus antisemitism and safeguard national security. Critics, however, argue that revoking student visas is a politically motivated effort to suppress dissent. Here are key ways institutions can help at-risk students.
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