The US government has paused cancellation of student visa records in a major relief to international students, especially Indians. According to immigration lawyers, over 4,700 students had their records deleted since Trump’s inauguration, causing fear on campuses. However, a change in policy development is now underway.

• US government halts student visa cancellations
• 4,700+ students’ records removed since Trump took office in 2017
• System tracks student addresses, academics, and visa compliance
• Move feared to scare off global students contributing $44 billion to economy
• 200+ students won court orders protecting their visa status
• SEVIS records to remain active or be restored temporarily
• New ICE policy on record terminations being developed
• DOJ says reinstatements include both suing and non-suing students
• Homeland Security clarifies no reversal on visa revocations
• Only SEVIS access restored for students without visa cancellations