UC Merced, CSU confirm student visa revocations amid national crackdown tied to pro-Palestinian protests. (The Merced Focus/UC Merced)
- At least four UC Merced students had visas revoked; university says it is helping them navigate the process.
- CSU reports 36 student visa revocations systemwide, though impact on individual campuses like Fresno State remains unclear.
- Federal revocations follow pro-Palestinian protests, but some affected students reportedly had no protest involvement.
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Officials at UC Merced confirmed to KVPR that least four students have been impacted, saying they are working to assist the students and following procedures for visa revocations.
“The university is aware of a few students who have been impacted and the campus is supporting them in accordance with long-standing procedure for visa revocations,” the university said in a statement.
“Our Office of International Affairs is working with these UC Merced students to navigate the process and encouraging them to seek legal counsel for further guidance.”
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36 CSU Students Have Visas Revoked
Officials at California State University said 36 students have had their visas revoked across the entire 23-campus system.
A Fresno State official could not say how many — or if any — students were affected at the campus. A CSU Bakersfield official said no students at that campus have been affected, according to KVPR’s reporting.
The Associated Press reported President Donald Trump’s administration in recent weeks has targeted students involved with pro-Palestinian protests. But some schools reported that students with even no known protest involvement have been affected.
International students generally must meet several requirements to qualify for a student visa. Those admitted to U.S. colleges or universities must complete an application and interview at an American embassy or consulate, according to AP.
The U.S. State Department manages student visas. Once they are in the country, the legal status of international students is overseen by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program under the Department of Homeland Security.
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