Four international students from the University of Michigan found themselves in a sudden predicament as their visas were revoked by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The abrupt action has left students and university officials scrambling for solutions.
According to The Detroit Free Press, the situation has already prompted at least one student from the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning to exit the U.S. on the recommendation of the University of Michigan’s International Center.
A University of Michigan spokesperson stated, “The University of Michigan has learned that four currently registered students have had their visas revoked by the Department of Homeland Security. Administrators have contacted these students to advise them of potential consequences of this action.”
Meanwhile, a separate incident involving international students at Central Michigan University has come to light. Several students there have also had their legal residencies terminated, as discovered by CMU staff during a routine review of a DHS student information portal.
In a report by Bridge Michigan, it was noted that neither the students nor the CMU officials received prior notification of the decision. Ari Harris, a university spokesperson, mentioned that CMU is currently informing affected students about their choices, which include leaving the country or reapplying to regain their status.
These actions are part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration affecting international students at various universities nationwide.
This situation is still unfolding.
Editor’s Note: U of M holds Michigan Public’s broadcast license.
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