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But a student's visa can also be revoked for more serious reasons, such as criminal activity, national security concerns, misrepresentation or fraud. Some colleges and universities have said their students had visas revoked for past or minor crimes, including traffic violations, underage drinking and trespassing.

While a person's legal status – their ability to remain in the United States – is determined by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, part of the Department of Homeland Security, visas are issued by the State Department and can be revoked for a number of reasons, including violating laws and providing false ...

More than 1,000 international students and graduates in the US have had their visas revoked or statuses terminated. Students and faculty from the City University of New York (CUNY) hold a rally in in lower Manhattan Friday in support of international students who have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration ...

In some cases, criminal records appear to be a factor. Other instances have reportedly included minor legal infractions like driving over the speed limit. But "a lot" of those targeted have been involved in pro-Palestinian protests, Secretary of State Marco Rubio himself has said.