Southern Illinois University international student's visa revoked amid Trump crackdown

A Southern Illinois University international student's visa was adruptly revoked

Published on: Apr 1, 2025, 07:12:54 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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A Southern Illinois University international student's visa was revoked causing panic on the Chicago campus and elsewhere. According to ABC7 Eyewitness News, the university issued a letter to students ‘reassuring support’, and urging them to take precautions. However, the reason behind the visa being revoked has not been revealed yet.

A Southern Illinois University international student's visa was revoked (x/@SIUE)

The publication further added that more than 18,000 international students occupy the SIU campuses across Illinois. In a letter to students, officials said that all on visas should carry copies of immigration documents, proof of enrollment and other records.

Illinois Governor addresses visa situation

A student-led newspaper for Southern Illinois University, Daily Egyptian, reported that the Illinois Governor's Office acknowledged the situation.

“The Governor’s senior staff has been in close touch with public and private university leadership across the state to ensure they are being vigilant about what’s happening on their respective campuses,” an email from the governor's office read, as per the report.

“The Governor’s team has asked universities to communicate with international students about the general resources available to them through the institution as they do this on a regular basis. In addition, we have suggested that they connect impacted students with legal resources that have been in place for several years.”

The student newspaper had earlier revealed the contents of the email from the university. “We understand that recent news may be unsettling, and we want to reassure you that our office is here to support you. While we do not wish to cause alarm, we are sharing the following guidance to help you stay informed, prepared, and protected during this time," it read.

This comes as the Donald Trump administration confirmed that it revoked the visas of over 300 students. Secretary of State Marco Rubio further hinted that more student deportations are on the horizon.

“We’re looking every day for these lunatics that are tearing things up,” Rubio said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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