Throughout the last month, numerous U.S. colleges and universities have reported the termination of at least 1,680 international students' SEVIS statuses, with indications that the actual number may be in the thousands. This surge in terminations is alarming both students and institutional officials, heightening anxiety over the complexities of the student visa system exacerbated by governmental scrutiny. SEVIS, established for national security monitoring of international students post-9/11, remains essential for ensuring student compliance with immigration laws as it tracks educational journeys and eligibility, but its current usage reflects a growing concern about international students' rights and stability in the U.S.
Colleges and universities across the U.S. have announced that over the past month, at least 1,680 international students-but likely thousands more-have had their statuses terminated in SEVIS, a digital records system of international students.
The existing complexities of the student visa system are compounded by the government's attack on international students, leading to confusion and anxiety among students and college officials.
SEVIS, the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, allows the federal government to monitor international students in the United States and was launched as a national security tool.
Since the creation of SEVIS, the system has facilitated the entry of more than a million international students into the U.S.
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