Yale's office of international students and academics confirmed to the news that visas for the two international students have been revoked.
Jaeha Chan 1:42 AM, April 8, 2025
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Luiyan Wang
The federal government has terminated visas for two Yale international students, according to the Yale Department of International Students and Academics.
Ozan wrote in an email to the news Monday that Ois' director had discovered that the office had “two Sevis fired in the Yale community.” The news had not confirmed the student's identity as of Monday night.
“As soon as I noticed this information, I notified the individual of their termination and immediately provided access to legal assistance.” He did not immediately clarify what legal aid would look like.
The two terminations accused African countries of failing to comply with US immigration enforcement following Saturday's announcement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who will cancel all visas for South Sudan's passport holders. The news allowed us to confirm that at least one South Sudan student attended Yale University.
Last week, several universities announced that the federal government had revoked visas from some international students. On March 27, Rubio claimed that his office had revoked at least 300 visas from January.
“There is no right to a student visa,” Rubio said in a March 28 press release. “Just a student visa under the law can be cancelled just as you can deny a student visa under the law.
The list of immigration FAQs for international students and academics at the university points out that Yale is partnering with immigration lawyers who can provide short-term legal guidance and support to students and academics on immigration issues, including visas.
The website also states that OISS advisors will help students identify long-term legal assistance if they need ongoing assistance.
“Given recent government actions and updates, OISS staff and advisors are in close contact with Yale international students and members of the academic community, answering questions and providing guidance and support,” he said.
Aside from revoking student visas, the federal government also detains several international students and academics, including individuals who have publicly expressed their views of Palestinians. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Columbia University alumni and green cardholder Mahmoud Khalil on March 9, and Lu Mesa Ozturk, a graduate student at Tufts University, a student visa, on March 25.
On April 1st, OISS held a “I Know Your Rights” webinar. This discussed interactions with ice agents, risks of participation in protests, and risks of corrective protection. Over 500 Yale affiliates participated in the event.
For example, the second “Know Your Rights” webinar, which has been added, is planned for the near future, with another webinar for international faculty and staff going on Wednesday.
OISS is located at 421 Temple St.
