Amid news that international students at universities nationwide are seeing their visas revoked by the federal government, officials at UC Merced and California State University acknowledged some of their students are being affected.
Officials at UC Merced confirmed to KVPR that least four students have been impacted, saying they are working to assist the students and following procedures for visa revocations.
“The university is aware of a few students who have been impacted and the campus is supporting them in accordance with long-standing procedure for visa revocations,” the university said in a statement.
“Our Office of International Affairs is working with these UC Merced students to navigate the process and encouraging them to seek legal counsel for further guidance.”
Officials at California State University said 36 students have had their visas revoked across the entire 23-campus system.
A Fresno State official could not say how many — or if any — students were affected at the campus. A CSU Bakersfield official said no students at that campus have been affected, according to KVPR’s reporting.
The Associated Press reported President Donald Trump’s administration in recent weeks has targeted students involved with pro-Palestinian protests. But some schools reported that students with even no known protest involvement have been affected.
International students generally must meet several requirements to qualify for a student visa. Those admitted to U.S. colleges or universities must complete an application and interview at an American embassy or consulate, according to AP.
The U.S. State Department manages student visas. Once they are in the country, the legal status of international students is overseen by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program under the Department of Homeland Security.