International Students Face Visa Revocations Amid Trump Administration Crackdown

International students in the U.S. are facing increased anxiety over visa terminations amid the Trump administration's crackdown on foreign students, which has led to nearly 1,000 visa revocations since mid-March, with estimates suggesting the total could be as high as 4,700 since the administration began. Students report altering their behaviors, such as deleting social media and avoiding campus demonstrations, for fear of deportation. The crackdown is particularly targeting students allegedly involved in pro-Hamas protests following the October 7, 2023 attacks, leading to concerns that foreign enrollment in U.S. colleges will decline. This situation has prompted students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to organize support initiatives, highlighting the lack of clarity regarding the reasons for visa revocations. Experts warn that these policies may deter international students from choosing U.S. institutions, potentially serving the administration's agenda against foreign influences in academia. Additionally, geopolitical tensions are causing a decline in the number of Chinese students studying in the U.S., further exacerbating the issue of international student enrollment.