US President Donald Trump has canceled visas for several hundred foreign students and new graduates after the US Immigration Department came to power for the second time on January 2020. Several people have also been arrested. Most of the victims of visas canceled and arrested are associated with the Palestinian movement. They participated in the protests at university campuses across the United States during Israel's brutal aggression in Gaza in 2021. Some are indirectly associated with Palestine. Or posted social media in support of Gaza.
The Trump administration alleges that these students have promoted Judaism and Hamas support on the university campus. However, students, lawyers and rights activists have denied the allegations. Many Jewish rights groups were at the forefront of many important protests against Gaza war.
Again, some visas were canceled for minor legal mistakes. For example, the speed limit of the car or any other traffic law is broken. According to Inside Higher Edu, visas for more than 20 universities and colleges in the United States have been canceled. There are private universities like Harvard and Stanford. There are big state -run colleges and institutions like Ohio State University and University of Maryland. In addition, some small Liberal Arts College is also covered.
The Trump administration is demanding that the protesters are trying to stop entering the United States. “We do not want to import protesters in the United States on March 25,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They have come here to study, come to class. They did not come here to lead the disruptive movement or weaken our universities. '
Many students say their Trump administration has been canceled their legal position status in the United States without any notice. Many people like Mahmud Khalil, Mohsen Mahdavi and Mahmud Tal were active in the Palestinian movement through social media.
According to Mohammad Ali Saeed, the leader of a Washington -based migrant rights group, many visas were canceled for violating old traffic laws. In some cases this has happened without any clear explanation. Saeed said, “This widespread action has put immigrants under the legal challenge. It has raised concerns over the appropriate process. The impact on the US higher education institutions has also been questioned. '
Saeed insisted that international students should quickly consult with immigration lawyers. To find legal remedy and to secure their rights. “Students can sue in the federal court if they want,” he said. In their case the appropriate process has not been followed – it may bring allegations. '
For example, Saeed said that students from universities in the Michigan state are against the US Homeland Security Department or the Ministry of Home Affairs. They alleged that their F-4 visa status was canceled without adequate notice or explanation. He also said that in emergency situations, students may apply for Temporary Restarting Orders or TROS. This can be prevented from returning to the country. During the legal process, their legal position status can be re -upheld. He said that the Federal Court of the state like Montana has given such orders to protect students from sending immediate refund.
Saeed added, 'Many universities are helping the affected students. They are providing legal assistance. Federal authorities are in contact with the authorities and are also giving academic benefits. ' For example, George Mason University has kept in touch with federal officials. Visa has tried to understand the reason for canceling and is looking for a legal alternative to help their international students.
Hafsa Kanzawal, an associate professor in a college in Pennsylvania state, said there was a lot of fear and uncertainty among the teachers and students in the college campuses. People are thinking about their travel plans, fear that they may not return home. He said many teachers and students have no way of returning to their home country. Because there is widespread political unrest in their countries.
Hafsa said, “Although some colleges and universities take more active steps, they are very few in number. It seems that most campuses did not give international students and teachers to take any assurances to take legal action by raising their concerns. In particular, this changed circumstances did not say what kind of housing will be provided for them. '
A US government college teacher, who is reluctant to be named, said international students are scared. He said many of them – even those who did not take political position – were eliminating their social media profile. They are terrified that any small mistakes may be considered as the outbreak of their expulsion and will ruin their education.
The teacher said, “When I was a green card holder and involved in politics – we understood that we had the right to express their opinions as long as we were within the legal boundary.” “I have actively participated in the protest against both Afghanistan and Iraq war, and have spoken openly against the War on Terror policy like the drone attack,” he said.
“The Trump administration wants immigrants and international students to convince the administration that their rights here are actually a special benefit,” he said. It depends on how much they are in control and they want to close the path of immigration, noticed the green card holders. At the same time, they see universities and colleges as the center of liberal and leftist politics and they want to exploit politics around Palestine. So that universities can be discovered, they can be forced to oppress liberal and leftist content. '
