Can Skipping Classes Get Your U.S. Student Visa Revoked?

by MalatiMajhi

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The U.S. Embassy in India has issued a cautionary advisory to Indian students studying in the United States, emphasizing the importance of maintaining student visa conditions to avoid revocation.

In a social media post on X, the Embassy stated that students who drop out, skip classes, or leave their academic programs without properly notifying their schools risk having their visas cancelled. Such violations may also lead to ineligibility for future U.S. visas.

“Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues,” the Embassy advised.

Key Advisory Points

Inform your school if you plan to leave or change your program.

Do not skip classes without official approval.

Maintain full-time student status as required under visa rules.

The advisory comes amid a surge in Indian students heading to the U.S. In 2023, the U.S. consular team in India issued over 1,40,000 student visas, the highest globally, continuing a record-breaking trend for the third consecutive year.

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Source: The Hindu