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The United States issued a stern warning to Indian students studying in America on Wednesday. The US Embassy in India explicitly stated that violating US laws could lead to the cancellation of student visas and even deportation.
January 7, 2026, 4:56 PM IST | Madan Tiwari | Live Hindustan, Washington
Relations between India and the US have shown cracks in recent months. Various decisions and statements by US President Donald Trump have heightened tensions between the two nations. Amid this, the US issued a cautionary advisory to Indian students in America on Wednesday. The US Embassy in India made it clear that breaching US laws could result in student visa revocation and, in severe cases, deportation.
The US Embassy posted on social media platform X: “Violating US laws can have serious consequences for your student visa. If you are arrested or break any law, your visa may be canceled, you could be deported, and you may become ineligible for future US visas. Follow the rules and don’t jeopardize your stay. A US visa is a privilege, not a right.”
The US Embassy routinely shares such advisories via social media. Recently, it issued a strong public warning to illegal immigrants traveling from India to the US, emphasizing that immigration law violations could lead to “significant criminal penalties.” This message comes amid intensified immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration.
The Embassy reiterated on X that breaking US laws would invite harsh criminal penalties. The Trump administration remains committed to ending illegal immigration, securing US borders, and protecting American citizens. Due to stricter visa rules, new international arrivals—including those on student visas—dropped by 17% last year. Meanwhile, H-1B visa applicants, which allow skilled international workers to seek employment in the US, are facing unprecedented wait times.
