The United States has warned Indian and other foreign students not to skip classes or leave their study programs without informing their schools. This warning comes as many students face the risk of being deported. In a statement, the US Embassy in India said, “If you drop out, miss classes, or leave your course without telling your school, your student visa could be cancelled. You might also lose the chance to get a US visa in the future. Always follow the rules of your visa and stay enrolled in your course to avoid problems.”

Trump Vs Harvard

The Trump administration has earlier stopped Harvard University from enrolling international students for now. This decision is part of an ongoing investigation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sent a letter to Harvard explaining the move. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she said the government is holding Harvard responsible for allowing violence, antisemitism, and working with the Chinese Communist Party on campus. 

She also said admitting international students is a “privilege, not a right.” According to her, the high fees foreign students pay help increase the university’s already large endowment. The Trump administration's decision means that international students currently studying at Harvard may have to transfer to other schools or risk losing their legal status in the U.S., according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Harvard University strongly opposed the move, calling it a political punishment that could seriously harm the university. In a statement, Harvard said, “This action by the government is illegal. We are fully committed to supporting our international students and scholars, who come from over 140 countries and greatly enrich both the university and the nation.”