Driven by the wave of globalization, studying in the United States was once seen by countless people as a golden path to a broad future, carrying the international students' thirst for knowledge and their pursuit of dreams. However, reality has poured cold water on many international students and their families. Today, the journey of studying in the U.S. is mired in difficulties, from the anxiety caused by status issues to the pain points encountered by international student families at every stage of the study abroad process, all of which weigh heavily on the shoulders of international students and their families.
SEVIS Record Termination: A Status Crisis Strikes International Students
Recently, the international student community has been thrown into panic by "SEVIS termination" incidents. The U.S. federal government has recently used this method to cancel the visas of over a dozen international students at multiple universities. A large number of F-1 students have had their SEVIS records suddenly terminated by immigration authorities, causing their legal status to become invalid.
SEVIS, which stands for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, acts like a "super monitor" for the U.S. government to control the activities of international students. Through this system, it is possible to clearly understand a student's school, major, address, as well as whether they have transferred schools or maintained full-time attendance. Once an account changes from "Active" to "Termination," it means the student's status is instantly illegal, and they must leave the United States immediately.
This incident involves many well-known universities, such as Stanford University, Columbia University, Cornell University, as well as Arizona State University, Boston University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and others. The number of affected students is large, involving multiple majors, and the entire international student community is in a state of panic.
Complex Reasons for Termination: The "Killers" of Status That Are Hard to Guard Against
The reasons for SEVIS termination are varied and difficult to guard against. Some minor criminal records from many years ago, such as DUI, speeding, or traffic violations, which were thought to be long in the past, have been dug up as reasons for terminating status. For example, some students who received a speeding ticket years ago that had already been resolved are now facing the termination of their SEVIS accounts and are being required to leave the country immediately. Some students have had their SEVIS accounts terminated by the U.S. government for participating in campus protests or expressing political views, citing "potential for serious adverse foreign policy consequences." A significant number of students have also received termination notices without any criminal record or participation in sensitive political activities, with no clear reason provided. This uncertainty keeps international students in a constant state of panic and anxiety, never knowing when they might be the next target for termination.
Pain Points for International Student Families: A Thorny Path to Studying Abroad
International student families also face numerous pain points during the study abroad process. Low admission rates are a major challenge; high-quality educational resources in U.S. universities are limited, competition for international students is extremely fierce, and admission rates are far lower than for domestic students. In terms of major selection, international students are also subject to many restrictions; some sensitive majors have even stricter enrollment conditions for international students or are not open to them at all. The cost of studying abroad is high, and tuition for international students is far higher than for those holding green cards, which undoubtedly places a heavy economic burden on international student families. Parental accompaniment is also inconvenient; restrictions on accompanying visa policies make it difficult for parents to stay with their children for long periods, preventing them from providing sufficient care and support. The low probability of winning the employment lottery makes it even more difficult for international students to stay and work in the U.S. after graduation. Even if they achieve excellent academic results, they may have to leave the U.S. because they did not win the lottery, making it difficult to see a return on their previous investment.
Is Your Student Status Precarious? What Should You Do?
Overall, in the Trump era, U.S. visa policies have tightened again, and the path to staying in the U.S. is becoming increasingly difficult. Life as an international student is becoming more and more like walking a tightrope. It is hard to stay in the U.S., hard to find a job after graduation, and winning the H-1B lottery is harder than winning the lottery! Therefore, for many families planning to send their children to study in the U.S., they should turn to a more long-term solution: applying for a green card in advance to gain more flexibility and security. In other words, a green card is the ultimate solution!
Currently, the rural project under the EB-5 reserved visa category is the preferred option for quickly obtaining a U.S. green card. The EB-5 rural project combines the advantages of no visa backlog, sufficient quotas, priority processing, and concurrent filing. Investors who invest $800,000 can file their I-526E and I-485 applications simultaneously, and can obtain a Combo card in about 3 months. While waiting for the green card, it does not affect entry and exit, and they can legally reside, study, and work in the United States. Interested investors should submit their applications as early as possible to lock in their priority date and realize their dream of immigrating to the United States sooner.
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