US Universities Warn International Students of Travel Ban

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, U.S. universities are warning international students about potential travel bans that may affect their status in the country. Institutions such as Cornell University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst have advised students from previously targeted countries, including Kyrgyzstan and Iran, to return to the U.S. before Trump's inauguration on January 20 to avoid complications. Trump has pledged to expand his previous travel restrictions and initiate strict immigration policies, raising concerns among the over 1.1 million international students currently enrolled in U.S. colleges. Notably, students from nations not traditionally impacted by such bans, like Brazil, are also expressing anxiety over the uncertainty. The situation is exacerbated by Trump's promises of a significant crackdown on immigration, which could include revoking student visas for those labeled as 'radical' or 'anti-American.' University officials are urging students to stay informed and consult immigration experts as the political landscape shifts.