Washington, Aug 19: The US State Department has revoked more than 6,000 student visas, citing law violations and alleged links to terrorism, according to BBC reports.
Officials said most revocations were tied to crimes such as assault, burglary, and driving under the influence. Around 200–300 visas were canceled under terrorism-related provisions of immigration law.
The Trump administration has tightened scrutiny of international students, including requiring disclosure of social media accounts. Critics say the policy undermines due process, while officials argue it protects national security.
More than 1.1 million international students were enrolled in US institutions in 2023–24.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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