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Last Updated:May 27, 2025, 15:06 IST
US Embassy in India warns foreign students, including Indians, that skipping classes or leaving programs may lead to visa cancellation and future ineligibility for US visas.
As per the US Embassy statement, the identified students may not be able to apply for any future US visa. (AP Photo)
At a time when the fate of many foreign students hangs in the balance due to the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on foreign nationals, the United States on Tuesday issued another warning for international students, including those from India.
According to the US Embassy in India, students who are found skipping classes or leaving their programme without informing their institute may face the risk of visa cancellation or may not be able to apply for any future US visa.
“If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your programme of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future US visas. Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues," read the US Embassy in India’s official statement.
This fresh warning for students comes after the US carried out a major deportation drive earlier this year.
Fresh Threat Amid Deportation Drives
Earlier this month, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) threatened international students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas in the US, mentioning that if they fail to report their employment within 90 days of starting their OPT, their legal status in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) would be revoked.
Amid the mass deportation drive ordered by US President Donald Trump, several institutes in the country also warned foreign students against travelling outside of the US in order to eliminate the risk of visa cancellation.
Additionally, the US Embassy in India issued a warning for Indian immigrants earlier this month, cautioning them about deportation.
“If you remain in the United States beyond your authorised period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on travelling to the United States in the future," the US Embassy in India tweeted.
New York, United States of America (USA)
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