Indian student self-deported after visa revoked in US
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Ranjani Srinivasan, a doctoral student at Columbia University, self-deported from the U.S. after her student visa was revoked. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated her visa was canceled for participating in pro-Palestine protests deemed supportive of terrorism. The visa revocation occurred on March 5, 2025, with officials citing her involvement with Hamas. Srinivasan used the Customs and Border Protection app to self-deport on March 11. Srinivasan was studying urban planning and had previously received scholarships for her education. She has worked on climate change advocacy and research projects related to urbanization and development.