The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked the visas of more than 6,000 international students, according to the U.S. State Department.
Officials said most cases involved overstays or law violations, including assault, driving under the influence, and burglary.
In a small minority of cases, the department claimed revocations were linked to “support for terrorism,” though no specifics were given.
Targeting Campus Protests
The Trump administration has also been accused of targeting students who have protested in support of Palestine, labeling them as antisemitic.
Revoking visas marks the latest escalation in Trump’s clash with universities, which has become a central front in his wider immigration crackdown.
Wider Moves Against Higher Education
The administration has implemented measures such as:
- Tightened social media vetting
- Expanded screening processes
- A freeze on Harvard University’s funding for investigations
- Threats to remove Harvard’s tax-exempt status
These steps have contributed to a sharp decline in the number of students arriving in the US on visas.
Global Ripple Effects
As the U.S. makes it harder for international students to study, universities in Europe and other regions have stepped up efforts to attract this talent by expanding research grants and scholarship opportunities.
Analysts warn the decline in foreign students could:
- Disrupt the financial stability of many U.S. colleges and universities
- Lead to a drop in research output and innovation capacity
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