US F-1 Visa holders stunned as sudden revocations spark panic
The US government has revoked F-1 student visas, ordering some international students to leave. Emails from the State Department have shocked recipients, citing visa cancellations under Section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Officials say the crackdown targets students linked to “anti-national” activities, including those engaging in campus activism or interacting with political content on social media. Immigration attorneys confirm that even liking or sharing posts could trigger revocation.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the move, saying the US has the right to decide who enters. The government also introduced an AI tool, “Catch and Revoke,” to track students supporting banned organizations.
The crackdown has left many students, including Indians, facing legal uncertainty. Some fear deportation, job losses, or blocked re-entry into the US. Discussions continue on the impact of immigration policies on free speech rights.
