US strictly warns Indian, foreign students — skipping classes could lead to visa revocation

A renewed advisory from the United States has urged Indian and other foreign students to strictly follow visa rules, warning that violations such as skipping classes or dropping out of academic programs could lead to serious immigration consequences.

“If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future U.S. visas. Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues,” said the US Embassy in India in its latest announcement.

This warning follows heightened scrutiny of visa compliance amid a broader deportation campaign.

Earlier this year, the US government carried out a mass deportation drive that included the removal of hundreds of undocumented immigrants, including Indian nationals.

In a separate advisory earlier this month, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a cautionary note to international students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas, warning that failure to report employment within 90 days of starting OPT could result in the cancellation of their legal status in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

Additionally, colleges across the US have urged international students to avoid international travel during this period of heightened immigration enforcement, warning that re-entry into the country could be denied and student visas could be cancelled.

The US Embassy in India also issued a broader caution to Indian nationals holding student, H-1B, or tourist visas.

“If you remain in the United States beyond your authorized period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States in the future,” read the embassy’s announcement on X.

According to figures from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, nearly 700 Indian nationals have been deported from the US in 2025 so far, with most cases involving individuals who had entered the country without proper documentation.