Texas A&M officials tell WTAW News that a division of the federal government’s immigration office has terminated the ability of 15 international students to stay in the United States.
This is out of more than 5,000 international students at A&M.
The reason for the terminations could not be found on the website of the department of homeland security (DHS), which includes immigration.
DHS states on its website that a “termination for any violation of status” includes “No grace period” and “If the student and dependents are still in the United States, the student must either apply for reinstatement, or the student and dependents must leave the United States immediately.”
A statement issued by Texas A&M says in part that the university’s office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) has been in contact with affected students.
A&M’s ISSS has also reached out to members of the university’s greater community of international students and scholars.
A&M’s global engagement office, which includes ISSS, says on its website that those “experiencing legal issues related to your immigration record, please consult an experienced immigration lawyer or recognized/accredited organization or representative for legal advice or for legal assistance.”
Statement from Texas A&M to WTAW News:
Texas A&M has had 15 students with Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records terminated by the U.S. government as of Monday morning. The university’s International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) team has been in contact with the affected students, and ISSS has been in communication with the international student and scholar community on campus to provide appropriate information and support. Texas A&M follows all federal and state laws, while ensuring a campus culture that supports every Aggie every day.
