The recent actions taken by the US government have sent shockwaves through the education sector, particularly affecting international students and institutions of higher learning. The state's response to a series of legal challenges from Josh Shapiro and others against the Trump administration's education directives has led to a wave of terminations and investigations.
At least 600 students at over 90 colleges and universities in the US have had their visas revoked or legal status terminated recently, with the majority being from India and China. The Associated Press review found that the US government has revoked or terminated the legal status of over 790 international students at more than 120 colleges and universities.
Many schools have told affected students to leave the country to avoid risk of detention or deportation, while others have appealed the terminations and stayed in the US while awaiting processing. The US State Department claims to vet all visa applicants continuously, but many students say they don't know why their statuses were revoked and have been left unsure of next steps.
The impact of these actions on education institutions and students will likely be significant, particularly for those who have been affected by the terminations.