Lisa, an international student near graduation, discovers her SEVIS record has been terminated, marking her out of status in the US. Faced with the risk of deportation and future visa restrictions, she joins online discussions to learn that many affected students had been fingerprinted after minor offenses. This revelation connects to incidents in her own past, where she received speeding tickets leading to her fingerprinting. On April 4, numerous students' legal statuses were revoked by the US government without clear explanations, highlighting fears and uncertainty among international students.
Lisa's case highlights the harsh realities of immigration policies that can abruptly change a student's legal status without warning, leading to fears of deportation.
The confusion surrounding SEVIS terminations emphasizes how essential it is for international students to stay informed about their immigration status and legal obligations.
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