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India says “looking into” student visa revocations
“Our Embassy and Consulates are in touch with the students to provide support,” MEA said.
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Malvika Choudhary - Thu, 17, Apr 2025
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Randhir Jaiswal / MEA
India's diplomatic missions in the United States are in contact with students affected by recent visa revocations and have extended support, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on April 17.
“We are aware that several Indian students have received communication from the U.S. government regarding their F-1 visa status, which happens to be the student visa. We are looking into the matter,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters at the weekly press briefing.
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“Our Embassy and Consulates are in touch with the students to provide support,” he added.
The statement marks a shift from the MEA’s earlier position that primarily advised Indian nationals to comply with local laws. The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement has led to dozens of Indian students receiving notices, with some reportedly linked to protest activity or minor infractions such as traffic violations.
One such case involves Chinmay Deore, a final-year student at Wayne State University in Michigan, who, along with three other international students, has petitioned U.S. authorities for restoration of visa status. Assisted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the students argue that none of them have been charged with any crime.
While the MEA did not confirm direct assistance to Deore, it said affected students are being advised to take the legal route. Earlier this week, a court in Wisconsin granted a stay on the deportation of another Indian student, Krish Isserdasani, enrolled at the University of Madison-Wisconsin.
Amid these developments, official U.S. data shows a nearly 30 percent decline in F-1 visas issued at U.S. missions in India in February 2025 compared to the previous year.
JD Vance’s visit
In response to a query on U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s upcoming visit, the MEA said it is an official visit during which Vance will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“With the United States of America, we have a Comprehensive Strategic Global Partnership. So, when you have that level of partnership with any country, obviously you will discuss all relevant issues,” Jaiswal said, adding that bilateral matters, including those related to regional and Indo-Pacific security, are expected to be discussed.
New Delhi expressed optimism that the visit would further strengthen ties between the two countries.
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