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Introduction to the Issue<\/h2>\n

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A trend across the nation is now being seen in the Capital Region. Some international students attending local colleges recently had their student visas revoked. According to protesters and elected officials, who gathered Thursday to support the students’ continuing education, there\u2019s been no explanation why.<\/p>\n

The Rally at UAlbany<\/h2>\n

More than 50 University at Albany students and community members came together for a rally on campus. The day before, the school\u2019s student newspaper broke the news that two current and two recent graduates had their F-1 visas revoked by the federal government.
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Student Reactions<\/h2>\n

\u201cPart of what made me come here was the fact that it\u2019s so diverse, and it\u2019s supposed to be standing up for its students even though they\u2019re not right now,\u201d sociology major MJ said.<\/p>\n

University Response<\/h2>\n

UAlbany confirmed the four terminated visas, adding the college was never formally notified by the federal government. A spokesperson went on to say in-part:
\n\u201cWe are fully committed to providing support to affected students and have been in contact with each of these students. Multiple offices across the University are assisting them with the full scale of resources and support available.\u201c<\/p>\n

Broader Impact<\/h2>\n

UAlbany isn\u2019t the only local college scrambling to react. State Senator Pat Fahy said three students from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and one Siena College student also had their visas revoked.
\n\u201cIt is all persons in this country, an unalienable right to due process," she said. "There have been no charges filed. We don\u2019t even know what the accusation is. Yet there is this extraordinary attack on our institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Community Support<\/h2>\n

People at the rally may not have gotten all of their questions answered. That’s why they said they will continue to stand up for their classmates.
\n\u201cThey\u2019re here to get their education just like we are, who are citizens, maybe not citizens," sociology major Fatima Dosso said. "Everyone deserves to have an education wherever they\u2019re coming from.\u201d<\/p>\n

Current Status<\/h2>\n

As of this week, SUNY reports 40 students recently had a change in visa status. NEWS10 reached out to the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about the student visas and is still awaiting a response.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The situation with the revoked student visas at UAlbany and other local colleges is a concerning development that affects not just the students involved but the entire academic community. The lack of explanation from the federal government adds to the uncertainty and distress. It is crucial for the universities and the community to continue supporting the affected students and to seek clarity on the situation.<\/p>\n

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