International students in the United States are reconsidering their travel plans due to a crackdown leading to visa revocations and student status terminations. This situation has instilled a sense of vulnerability among students, prompting some universities to advise against non-essential travel. Legal statuses have been revoked for thousands, leaving many students at risk of deportation and causing distress and uncertainty about traveling, even within the U.S. The U.S. government's new guidance has expanded reasons for terminating legal status, increasing the unpredictability of visa situations. Consequently, international students are apprehensive about leaving the country, as they fear being unable to return, affecting their decision to travel for vacations, research, or family visits.

International students in the U.S. are experiencing heightened anxiety about travel plans due to recent visa revocations and legal status terminations, which have affected at least 4,736 students according to government data.

Universities like UC Berkeley have issued advisories warning students about the risks of traveling abroad due to the strict vetting and enforcement of immigration policies under the current administration.

The U.S. government has reversed some status terminations after judicial concerns over due process but simultaneously expanded the criteria under which students could lose their legal status in the future.

International students are in a precarious position as the new policy allows for legal status termination if their entry visas are revoked, meaning they could complete their studies but couldn't reenter the U.S. if they left.

Legal professionals, such as Rishi Oza, are frequently contacted by international students seeking advice on the risks of summer travel, highlighting the uncertainty and fear surrounding potential deportation or denied reentry.

The crackdown on international students is likely to reduce their numbers in the U.S., diminishing an essential revenue source for many educational institutions.

The unpredictability of the visa situation and the fear of not being able to return have caused significant distress among students, with some choosing to remain in the U.S. despite personal commitments abroad.