US reinstates student records, but for many international learners, the damage is done

A sweeping crackdown by US immigration authorities left over 4,700 international students abruptly stripped of legal status, triggering job losses, visa revocations, and mental health crises. Though some statuses have since been reinstated, many remain stranded abroad or fearful of retribution. With past infractions weaponized against them, these students face a shattered American dream amid growing uncertainty and bureaucratic opacity.

Education