The U.S. Government recently terminated the legal status of several international students, causing confusion. Records were removed from the ICE database, leading to fear of deportation. After lawsuits, officials restored their status and introduced new policies allowing visa revocation for minor infractions.

A significant case involved student Akshar Patel, whose status was briefly suspended because of a charge that was later dropped. Approximately 6,400 students were flagged, but their records were not thoroughly examined. The changes caused chaos in colleges, but the government clarified it was an investigative measure, not immediate deportation.