Recent weeks saw thousands of international students facing status changes in the SEVIS database, leading to detention or self-deportation. However, the federal government recently reversed these terminations, reinstating records. Immigration lawyers and courts revealed that many affected students have seen their SEVIS statuses restored. Federal judges raised concerns over the legality of the terminations and have issued temporary restraining orders in multiple cases. This unexpected turn has relieved fears among international students who were bewildered and anxious about their legal standings in the U.S.
The sudden terminations have led to widespread confusion and fear for international students, who are afraid to leave their homes or have lost out on income.
Federal judges have expressed skepticism that the terminations were legal, with at least 50 cases having temporary restraining orders granted.
Elora Mukherjee reported that 50 percent of affected students had their SEVIS records reinstated, marking a significant turn in the national situation.
ICE is reinstating students' SEVIS statuses nationwide while developing a new policy framework for record terminations, alleviating some immediate concerns for students.
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