Ranjani Srinivasan's US Visa Revocation
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Mar 14, 2025 · Last updated Mar 15, 2025
The event highlights increased scrutiny on foreign students in the United States, potentially impacting the enrollment and reputation of educational institutions like Columbia University. The cancellation of federal grants to Columbia University by the Donald Trump administration could have significant financial implications for the institution.
Visa and deportation controversies in the second Trump administration, an Indian doctoral student at Columbia University, self-deported from the United States on March 11, 2025, after her F-1 student visa was revoked by the United States — United States Department of State on March 5, 2025. The revocation was based on allegations by the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security and the Donald Trump administration that she was involved in activities supporting Hamas and advocating violence. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed the self-deportation, emphasizing that a US visa is a privilege. This incident is part of a broader crackdown on foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses. Columbia University is facing pressure, including the cancellation of $400 million in federal grants and contracts, for its perceived failure to address antisemitism. Another student, Detention of Leqaa Kordia, was arrested for overstaying her visa, and Mahmoud Khalil's arrest has also sparked concerns.
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