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An AI student in California has their student visa at risk
A doctoral student in California saw their student visa at risk due to the termination of their SEVIS record, the digital proof of their valid status. The student, who chose to remain anonymous, was informed by their college’s international student center about being flagged in a criminal records check. Despite having no criminal record and studying in the U.S. for almost a decade, the student’s immigration status was jeopardized.
U.S. government crackdown affecting international students
In a harsh crackdown led by the Trump administration, over a thousand international students in the U.S. have faced challenges to their visa statuses by the State Department and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The lack of direct communication from federal agencies to colleges has left students in a vulnerable position with little notice or options.
Tech and VC heavyweights supporting international students
Amidst administrative errors and legal battles, international students like Suguru Onda have had their revoked student visas reinstated with the help of attorneys like Adam Crayk. These errors, attributed to the use of AI without human verification, showcase the challenges faced by international students in the current political climate.
