Breaking US laws can cost your student visa: What are the risks? Tips for Indians

The US Embassy in India has warned Indian students via X that violating US laws can lead to student visa revocation, deportation, and future ineligibility. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, grounds include status violations, unauthorised employment, or arrests for offences like driving under the influence. Recent actions revoked over 6,000 visas for breaches such as assault or terrorism support. Indian students must comply to avoid bars on re-entry and protect their educational opportunities abroad. The US Embassy in India has warned Indian students via X that violating US laws can lead to student visa revocation, deportation, and future ineligibility. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, grounds include status violations, unauthorised employment, or arrests for offences like driving under the influence. Recent actions revoked over 6,000 visas for breaches such as assault or terrorism support. Indian students must comply to avoid bars on re-entry and protect their educational opportunities abroad.