“We will do whatever the law permits to assist our students,” university officials said in a statement. The State Department oversees the issuance and revocation of student visas, typically granted as F or M-type visas following an interview process at a U.S. embassy or consulate. When a visa is revoked, students lose the ability to work on campus and may be required to leave the country on short notice. In some cases, they may face arrest or investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Visas can be revoked for a range of reasons — from serious legal issues to administrative infractions, such as failure to enroll, academic suspension, or expulsion. Additional universities affected include: Virginia Tech reported that visas were revoked for three undergraduates, four graduate students, and two alumni. University of Virginia confirmed the visa revocation of one student and two alumni in the Optional Practical Training program had their visas canceled. George Washington University acknowledged that a “small number” of students had their visas terminated. Georgetown University stated that 10 members of its international community had their F-1 or J-1 status terminated in SEVIS, which could lead to visa revocations. The university also joined an amicus brief opposing the federal government’s actions. Howard University confirmed three affected students. Virginia Commonwealth University said that two students and one recent graduate had visas terminated. “We are aware of recent federal actions impacting student visas, including unexpected terminations and new restrictions on international travel. As of now, two international students and one recent graduate at VCU have had their visas revoked. Due to privacy laws, we cannot share further details,” VCU officials, including President Michael Rao, said in a statement. “We recognize the anxiety and uncertainty these developments bring, and we want to be clear: VCU stands with our international community and all members of our university,” they added. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has firmly defended the revocation of student visas and issued warnings to those he claims are abusing their stay. “We don’t want people in our country that are going to be committing crimes and undermining our national security or the public safety,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said to CBS News in March. “It’s that simple, especially people that are here as guests. That is what a visa is.” CHRIS VAN HOLLEN ATTEMPTS TO MEET KILMAR ABREGO GARCIA Rubio added in an April 12 op-ed, “Visiting America is not an entitlement. It is a privilege extended to those who respect our laws and values.” “The US Supreme Court has made clear that visa holders or other aliens cannot use the First Amendment to shield otherwise impermissible actions taken to support designated foreign terrorist organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah, or the Houthis,” he said in the opinion piece.