Courtesy: NBC News
AMHERST, Mass. (PTTP) — The U.S. Department of State has revoked student visas for dozens of international students at universities nationwide, including the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Carnegie Mellon University, in a move drawing widespread concern from academic institutions.
UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes said five students lost their visas without warning or explanation. The university is offering support through its “Angel Fund,” created during the first Trump administration to aid students affected by immigration actions.
Carnegie Mellon University confirmed similar visa revocations. Provost Jim Garrett called the decision “abrupt and inflexible,” adding that CMU is working to support the impacted students.
The revocations appear tied to federal scrutiny of international students allegedly involved in pro-Palestinian activism. Ohio State University, the University of Michigan, and several Texas schools also reported visa cancellations. Texas institutions alone reported around 90 cases.
The ACLU and university officials nationwide criticized the lack of due process and transparency. The State Department has not provided a public explanation.
“This is about more than visas,” Reyes said. “It’s about standing up for our students and our values.”