Rubio warns visa holders of strict compliance consequences

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that holding a U.S. visa is not guaranteed. He stated that anyone who threatens national security or breaks the law will be removed from the country. His comments come alongside increased deportations, especially following a case involving an Indian student. Recently, Ranjani Srinivasan, a PhD student at Columbia University, self-deported after her visa was revoked. She was accused of supporting Hamas, which the U.S. designates as a terrorist group. Srinivasan used a new app called CBP Home to leave the U.S. on March 11, just days after her visa was officially taken away. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reiterated that having a visa is a privilege. She stressed that anyone advocating for violence and terrorism should not remain in the U.S. The government's crackdown on immigration is now focusing on both illegal and legal immigrants, which marks a change from previous policies that primarily concentrated on border enforcement. The administration is imposing stricter checks on visa conditions, including student and employment visas. They emphasize that violations can lead to removal from the country. This has sparked concerns among students, professionals, and businesses that rely on foreign talent. However, some federal courts have pushed back against certain immigration enforcement actions. They have blocked attempts to limit asylum access and ensured due process for deportations. Despite these legal challenges, the administration is maintaining a tough stance on immigration, aiming to reduce overall immigration numbers and reshape policies regarding foreign nationals in the U.S.