Demonstrated in support of Hamas, the student was heavy, canceled visa; Increased tension of foreign students in US

Trump Administration Revokes Student Visa: The number of Indian students studying in America is continuously increasing, but recently the incidents of visa cancellation of foreign students from the Trump administration have raised concern. Liu Lizun, a Chinese student in California, was canceled due to attending a pro -Palestine rally, which has revealed new threats for international students participating in political activism.

Indeed, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 29, 2025, which aims to control anti-Jewish events in college premises and pro-Palestine activity.

The main point of this order
1. Strict monitoring on international students involved in pro -Filistine activities.
2. Education, State and Homeland security departments have the right to report on political activities of foreign students.
3. Action of visa cancellation or exile when necessary.

The case of Liu Lizun is being considered as the first major action under this order. In addition, the Trump administration withdrew a federal funding of $ 400 million from the University of Columbia, as the campus had become the center of pro -Palestine demonstrations in recent times.

Will it affect the students of India?
India has now become a leading country for international students in America. 331,602 Indian students are currently nominated in American universities, which is 23% higher than the previous year. However, Indian students usually focus on academic and professional objectives, but if the US government strictly investigate the political activities of foreign students, this student can make the visa process more complicated.

Criticism of Trump Administration
Democratic party leader and Congressman Jerry Nadler has strongly criticized the policy of Trump administration. He said, “If the Trump administration was so serious about the anti-Jewish spirit, they would not have included the protesters in their ranks.” It is being argued that the real purpose of the Trump administration is not to end the Jewish opposition, but to impose its agenda on universities. Furthermore, a strategy to put American universities under financial pressure indicates that politically disagree camps can be economically weakened. Although the visa of an Indian student has not been canceled so far, new policies can also affect Indian students.