With growing concerns over political expression, many J1 visa applicants are refraining from sharing their pro-Palestine views on social media or in private conversations. The US has seen a sharp increase in visa revocations, particularly targeting international students engaged in pro-Palestinian activism. This has created a climate of fear among potential applicants, who worry that their beliefs could lead to severe repercussions, including deportation. As a result, students are carefully moderating their public and private discourse to protect their visa prospects before heading to the US for summer programs.
Many international students seeking J1 visas are increasingly wary of expressing pro-Palestine sentiments, fearing they might jeopardize their visa status and face deportation.
The climate of fear is palpable, as these students scale back their online activism and personal communications due to the potential repercussions on their visa applications.
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