Revoked international student visas: Most recent stats
As of today, the State Dept. has changed the legal status of at least 1,550 international students and recent graduates
The State Department is taking away the visas of international students, faculty, and researchers. When you talk about this, use the most recent stats. The number is changing dramatically every day. Inside Higher Ed has a map.
300
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the visas of at least 300 foreign students had been revoked. (The Hill, March 27)
525
"CNN has reviewed court filings, statements from attorneys and announcements from more than 80 universities and colleges around the country and confirmed that more than 525 students, faculty and researchers have had their visas revoked this year." (CNN, April 11)
600
"More than 600 international students, faculty and researchers across at least 90 universities in the United States have recently had their visas revoked by the Trump administration, according to a CNN review of court filings, statements from attorneys and announcements from schools around the country." (CNN, April 16)
1,000
"More than 1,000 international students and recent graduates at more than 130 schools in the US have had their visas or statuses revoked in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System this year, according to university statements and spokespeople. Colleges and universities in 40 states have confirmed the visa and status termination of their students to CNN." (CNN, April 17)
1,550
"As of April 18, over 240 colleges and universities have identified 1,550-plus international students and recent graduates who have had their legal status changed by the State Department. More than 1,000 students have lost their F-1 or J-1 student status...That’s far higher than Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s initial estimate of 300 students." (Inside Higher Ed, stats are kept updated)
Ashley Mowreader
