International student visas at the University of Texas at Dallas have been reinstated.
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Update on International Students' Visa Restoration 📣
Just a quick heads-up to all global learners out there! The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) has some good news for those whose visas were axed last month. 🎓📜
It appears that the affected students' statuses in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System have been reinstated. The university's International Students and Scholars Office made the announcement this week. 📲🔥
An UTD spokesperson confirmed the change, stating that they've been in touch with the students and will keep them informed as needed. Unfortunately, they haven't disclosed the number of students affected, or the reason behind the visa termination. 🤫
Remember, this all comes after a federal crackdown on students nationwide who may have participated in the on-campus protests opposing Israel's military actions in Gaza last year. However, many of these revocations have been reversed since the U.S. Justice Department began working on a new system for reviewing student visas. 🔄👀
This isn't limited to UTD, either. Dallas College and the University of North Texas have also confirmed the restoration of visa statuses for their affected students. 🌟
For instance, Dallas College reported that all its 34 international students who lost their visas have had them restored. And that's not all! The University of North Texas and UT Arlington have also confirmed the same. 💪🏆
As we keep tabs on these developments, remember that there's a twist to this tale. Nineteen students at UTD initially lost their visas as part of a broader federal crackdown, with over 1,800 international students across the country impacted. 😮
Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing situation! 🌐💬
Enrichment Data:- Initial revocation: UTD confirmed 19 students lost their SEVIS status in April 2025, as part of a nationwide effort affecting approximately 1,800 international students[2][5].- Restoration: Full reinstatement occurred by early May 2025, with the university actively communicating updates to affected students[1].- Related cases: Three other Texas students from different universities (UT Arlington) had their status temporarily restored via court orders in April 2025, but these were separate from the UTD cohort[4].- The federal government tied the revocations to perceived violations of visa terms, including alleged involvement in campus activism[2][3].
- The government's revocation of thousands of international students' visas, including those at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), has been reversed for a number of students.
- A UTD spokesperson confirmed the visa restorations but didn't disclose the exact number of affected students.
- Meanwhile, Dallas College and the University of North Texas have also confirmed the restoration of visa statuses for their affected students, similar to what UTD has experienced.
- Initially, UTD confirmed 19 students lost their SEVIS status as part of a nationwide federal crackdown, impacting over 1,800 international students across the country.
- The general news continues to cover these developments in politics and education-and-self-development, as students deal with the repercussions of their activism.
