Indian student self-deports after visa revoked for protests

An Indian student at Columbia University, Ranjani Srinivasan, has self-deported after her student visa was revoked. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security cited her participation in pro-Palestine protests supporting Hamas, a designated terrorist organization. Srinivasan's visa was revoked on March 5, 2025. She used the Customs and Border Protection app to self-deport on March 11, avoiding formal deportation procedures. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that advocating for violence and terrorism warrants visa revocation. She emphasized that holding a visa is a privilege that should not be misused.