MSU: International student visas revoked

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - On Monday, Michigan State University confirmed some international students have had their visas revoked.

There are similar reports at Central Michigan University and University of Michigan.

MSU spokesperson Amber McCann provided this statement:

“The university’s Office for International Students and Scholars is closely monitoring the situation for MSU international students and consulting with colleagues and immigration attorneys to learn more. 

The U.S. Department of State has been contacting international students directly if their visa has been revoked. OISS is aware of international students at MSU whose visas have been revoked and is working directly with those students to provide available support. 

OISS is monitoring the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, or SEVIS, and will contact students if their SEVIS records are terminated.

Additionally, OISS sent a communication to MSU’s international students, scholars and employees encouraging them to make contact with the office if they have questions or have received communication from federal authorities."

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