In the last few weeks, international students across the United States have had their F-1 visas revoked, with little to no reason provided as to why. On Monday, Sacramento State said a number of its own students have also been affected. (Video Above: Trump administration revokes visas for 12 international students at UC Davis, chancellor says)University president Dr. Luke Wood said some students on campus were affected by visa revocations and Student Exchange Visitor Information System terminations issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “We want to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to supporting our international students, scholars, and their families during this time of uncertainty,” Wood said in a statement. “We are actively working to ensure that every individual affected receives accurate information, personalized guidance, and the care they deserve.”Wood said the university’s International Programs and Global Engagement department and the Division of Student Affairs are in communication with the chancellor’s office and legal experts.The California State University system provides free legal immigration services to its employees, students and their family members, Wood said. Students and employees on a U.S. visa and who have immigrant status are advised against international travel. “The contributions of our international community are invaluable. We stand with those facing uncertainty and will continue advocating on their behalf at both institutional and national levels,” Wood said.KCRA has reached out to Sacramento State for more information. UC Davis also had several of its students’ visas revoked. One student told KCRA they felt “threatened” and “anxious” by the news. A spokesperson with UC Davis told KCRA that they haven’t received an explanation from the federal government for the reasoning behind F-1 visa terminations.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
In the last few weeks, international students across the United States have had their F-1 visas revoked, with little to no reason provided as to why.
On Monday, Sacramento State said a number of its own students have also been affected.
(Video Above: Trump administration revokes visas for 12 international students at UC Davis, chancellor says)
University president Dr. Luke Wood said some students on campus were affected by visa revocations and Student Exchange Visitor Information System terminations issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
“We want to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to supporting our international students, scholars, and their families during this time of uncertainty,” Wood said in a statement. “We are actively working to ensure that every individual affected receives accurate information, personalized guidance, and the care they deserve.”
Wood said the university’s International Programs and Global Engagement department and the Division of Student Affairs are in communication with the chancellor’s office and legal experts.
The California State University system provides free legal immigration services to its employees, students and their family members, Wood said.
Students and employees on a U.S. visa and who have immigrant status are advised against international travel.
“The contributions of our international community are invaluable. We stand with those facing uncertainty and will continue advocating on their behalf at both institutional and national levels,” Wood said.
KCRA has reached out to Sacramento State for more information.
UC Davis also had several of its students’ visas revoked. One student told KCRA they felt “threatened” and “anxious” by the news.
A spokesperson with UC Davis told KCRA that they haven’t received an explanation from the federal government for the reasoning behind F-1 visa terminations.
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