U.S. Restores Visas for Over 1,200 International Students

The U.S. government has begun reversing the mass revocation of international student visas initiated under the Trump administration, following legal challenges and mounting pressure from federal courts. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it is reinstating student status for those affected and will not terminate records solely based on previous findings while a new policy is developed. This policy reversal has already led to the restoration of visas for students at institutions including the University of Texas at San Antonio, the University of Houston, Rice University, and UW-Madison, though not all affected students have had their status restored yet. Some students left the country due to the uncertainty, while others received temporary restraining orders against deportation. Legal advocates and university officials note that the situation remains fluid, with many students still navigating the aftermath and awaiting further clarification from federal authorities.