US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deporting Indian student

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Federal judge stops Trump administration from cancelling Indian student's visa



“He was given no warning, no opportunity to explain or defend himself, and no chance to correct any potential misunderstanding before his F-1 student visa record was terminated in SEVIS,” it said.It added that as a result of the termination, Isserdasani will be prevented from completing his degree and applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) to gain work experience as authorised by his F-1 student visa.F1 visa is issued to international students who are attending an academic programme or English Language Program at a US college or university.OPT is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study.Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorisation before completing their academic studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post-completion).According to the email notifying Isserdasani that his SEVIS record was terminated, his authorisation to remain in the United States ends on May 2, 2025, before completing his final semester and graduating on May 10.”Isserdasani and his family have reportedly invested approximately USD 240,000 in his education in the United States, and he stands to lose USD 17,500 in tuition for the current semester.He would also be liable for rental payments for the next four months despite being unable to remain in the country,” the court papers said.



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