Shocking Visa Purge Hits Top U.S. Universities
Amid heightened scrutiny of pro-Palestine activism, the U.S. government has revoked the student visas of several international students across major universities, including Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The move follows intensified efforts under the Trump administration to crack down on foreign nationals allegedly supporting terrorist organizations.
At Harvard University, three current and two recent graduates had their visas revoked without prior notice. The Harvard Crimson reported that university officials discovered the cancellations during a routine review of student records. In a message to affected students, the Harvard International Office acknowledged the revocations but said it had not been informed of the reasons behind them.
Similar actions occurred at Stanford University, where six international students lost their F-1B visa status. The university said it became aware of the issue via SEVIS—the federal system tracking international students and promptly offered legal resources to those affected. UMass Amherst confirmed that five international students also had their visas revoked.
The crackdown appears linked to statements by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who recently announced that over 300 international students have had their visas revoked for allegedly supporting Hamas or other designated terrorist organizations. Rubio revealed that an AI-powered tool called “Catch and Revoke” is being used to monitor and flag online activity.
“If I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa,” Rubio said during a press conference, emphasizing the government’s right to determine who enters the country.
Moving forward, visa applicants under the F, M, and J categories will face enhanced social media scrutiny, with potential denial of entry if they’re found to support groups labeled as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government.
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