‘We might … have to pack our bags’: International student visas being revoked at UMass Amherst
Dan Berger spoke to New England Public Media about a wave of sudden student visa revocations at UMass Amherst, calling it a troubling shift in immigration enforcement. “We’re seeing visa terminations in SEVIS without review by an officer—just automatic cancellations,” Berger said, noting cases involving dismissed charges or no prior warning. He emphasized the lack of transparency from federal officials and the growing fear among international students.
Visas revoked from several current, former Temple University students
In response to reports that several Temple University students have had their visas revoked without explanation, Jonathan Grode weighed in on the legal complexities surrounding the situation. “You have your right for your speech to be protected, but you don’t have a right to a student visa—that’s a privilege,” Grode said in an interview with 6 ABC Action News. The revocations come amid a wave of similar actions at campuses nationwide, many involving students who have participated in protests.
Why are so many students in Mass. losing their visas? The answer lies in a little-known database.
Dan Berger was featured in a recent Boston Globe article examining the alarming spike in student visa terminations across Massachusetts. Calling the federal government’s abrupt SEVIS terminations “not normal,” he emphasized how the process has bypassed colleges and universities, leaving students in legal limbo without due process. Berger and his team have advised over 100 affected international students, offering urgent legal guidance as institutions and advocates scramble to protect students’ rights.
Dan Berger on Immigration Lawyers Toolbox
Dan Berger was featured on Episode #373 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, discussing his recent article in Issue 8 of the Toolbox® Magazine on the updated D3 waiver guidance. He explains how the new guidance streamlines the D3 waiver process for undocumented U.S. college graduates—especially DACA recipients—seeking work visas. Drawing on his work with Path2Papers at Cornell Law School, Dan highlights how this policy shift offers a faster, more viable path to lawful status.
Three Penn students have had their immigration statuses terminated
Emily Cohen was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer addressing visa terminations at the University of Pennsylvania. Three international students had their SEVIS records deactivated, reportedly due to immigration status violations. Cohen noted a concerning pattern of ICE using law enforcement databases to revoke student status, even without criminal convictions. She is currently evaluating impacted cases and monitoring legal challenges.
Student Visas Are Being Revoked Without Reason or Warning, Colleges Say
Dan Berger was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article addressing the growing alarm around student visa revocations under the current administration. Berger noted the alarming arbitrariness of recent visa terminations. His comments reflect growing concerns across U.S. campuses as international students face the threat of deportation without explanation, often for minor or unclear infractions. Berger, who works closely with universities throughout the Northeast, continues to advocate for transparency and due process.
Trump’s crackdown on students with visas and green cards sets up First Amendment showdown
CBS News reported on the Trump administration’s revocation of over 300 student visas, raising legal concerns about the First Amendment rights of noncitizens. In the article by Caitlin Yilek and Aaron Navarro, Jonathan Grode explained that while immigration laws have not changed, their enforcement has shifted significantly under this administration. He warned that the crackdown threatens free speech and could have lasting legal consequences.
Trump Immigration Policies Increase Peril For International Students
Jonathan Grode was featured in Stuart Anderson’s Forbes article discussing the risks international students face under Trump administration policies. Grode highlights key issues, including visa cancellations for political speech, denial of due process by ICE, and abrupt SEVIS terminations, leaving students vulnerable to deportation. He emphasizes that universities are struggling to protect students as revocations can happen without warning.
Lawyers advise Canadians working in U.S. to avoid travel amid border crackdown
Jonathan Grode was featured in The Globe and Mail in a compelling piece by Vanmala Subramaniam. The article highlights the growing unpredictability of crossing the U.S. border under the Trump administration, particularly for foreigners working and studying in the U.S., including Canadians. Grode discusses the increased scrutiny and the challenges faced by those attempting to enter or re-enter the U.S., especially amid heightened enforcement of immigration policies.
‘Anxiety is palpable’: detention of researchers at US border spurs travel worries
Jonathan Grode was featured in Nature, a leading scientific journal, in an article by Heidi Ledford and Alexandra Witze that addresses growing concerns over detentions and deportations of foreign academics in the US. Grode is handling a surge of inquiries from researchers worried about travel safety, fielding “at least 20 calls a day.” While most travelers face no issues, he emphasizes caution due to the strict border security policies under the Trump administration.