The US government has made new rules that could lead to international students losing their legal status. This change has made many students worried about getting deported suddenly. Immigration experts say the new rules give officials the power to deport students even if they haven’t done anything serious.

Under the new policy, if a student’s visa is revoked, they can be deported right away. Before this, students could stay in the US to finish their studies even if their visa was canceled, but they couldn’t come back if they left the country. Now, if the visa is taken away, the student must leave, no matter what.

This change has caused confusion on US campuses. Some students found out that their names were removed from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) database. Some were flagged for small things like traffic tickets, even though they didn’t have any serious charges. This has made many international students scared that they might be deported without clear reasons.

A recent search by ICE found thousands of students who might be affected by this new rule, even those with minor issues like traffic violations. One example is Akshar Patel, a student from Texas who had his visa revoked after a reckless driving charge, which was later dropped. His case shows how the new rules could affect students in ways that seem unfair.

The changes have led to legal challenges. Lawyers and advocacy groups are upset that the government is rushing through visa revocations without checking the facts carefully. There are concerns that this could hurt the US higher education system, which depends on international students. Many students are now unsure about their future in the US, and legal challenges are expected to continue.

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