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"May be deported", U.S. warns students over Visa violations

January 08, 2026

U.S. threatens students over breaking U.S. laws. They said breaking laws can have serious consequences, which may lead to arrest, a visa may be revoked, and you may be deported. Not just that, you may be blocked from availing any U.S. visas in the future. The American embassy in India also said that having a visa is a privilege, not a right, and to use it wisely.

"A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right"

The second term of President Trump has become memorable for Americans and non-Americans alike. The Trump administration has taken steps that directly impacted the lives of people living in other countries. From tariffs to conducting surprise attacks, this is not the end; the world is yet to see more of what Trump is planning for the world.
One of the issues that the current administration has been adamant about is sending back illegal migrants living inside the country. In the earlier months of his administration, a huge number of migrants were deported back to their countries, who resorted to extreme methods to enter the country when they couldn't enter formally.

The US Embassy in India has warned Indian students that violating US laws can lead to visa cancellation, deportation and long-term bans on future visas, stressing that a US visa is a privilege, not a right. The advisory comes amid stricter immigration enforcement, visa… pic.twitter.com/Q2BnkMLGAV
— The Pioneer (@TheDailyPioneer) January 8, 2026

H-1B visa, for speciality occupation jobs that require specialised degrees and knowledge, companies hire them. Rather than shutting it completely, Trump applied some constraints; he changed how they are allocated and used, the lottery system was replaced, and a system has been implemented that prioritizes higher-paid and higher-skilled applicants. He has applied $100,000 fee per H-1B petition. This allows industry groups to prefer American applicants first.
On 7th January, 2026, U.S. Embassy in India posted on X, "Breaking U.S. laws can have serious consequences for your student visa. If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported, and you could be ineligible for future U.S. visas. Follow the rules and don’t jeopardise your travel. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right."