Following litigation efforts, ICE is reinstating international students' records after improperly revoking them in SEVIS, causing widespread disruption and fear. The terminations, often based on flawed NCIC data, affected many students, particularly from India and China. ICE is developing a new policy for SEVIS terminations to prevent future overreach and hardship.
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Dr. Mumtaz Patel, of Indian origin, has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians, making history as the first Indo-Asian Muslim to hold the position. A consultant nephrologist, Dr. Patel aims to modernize the college and amplify the voice of its members. Her four-year tenure will focus on supporting members and improving patient healthcare.
UK MP Priti Patel condemned the Pahalgam attack as an act of terrorism, emphasizing the UK's unwavering support for India. She highlighted the long-standing security and counterterrorism partnerships between the two nations, questioning the government about potential links between the perpetrators and Pakistan-based LeT.
The Presidents’ Alliance, representing over 570 campus leaders, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's mass termination of SEVIS records for international students. The lawsuit argues these terminations lack legal basis and violate due process, impacting students' education, employment, and legal status. The alliance seeks to protect international students' rights and institutions' ability to support them.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have spilled over into London, marked by escalating protests from both diasporas. An Indian-origin man, Ankit Love, was arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Pakistani High Commission. These incidents follow a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, further straining the already fraught relationship between the two nations, leading to heightened security concerns in London.
US Customs and Border Protection officers are increasingly searching electronic devices of incoming passengers, including citizens. CBP can conduct basic searches without suspicion, but advanced searches require reasonable suspicion and managerial approval. Individuals should document interactions with CBP, understand their rights regarding password disclosure, and obtain receipts for detained devices.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, including Florida-based techie Bitan Adhikari, India launched Operation Sindoor. Bitan's widow, Soheni, expressed relief, stating the action brought a sense of justice and peace to her husband's soul. She appreciated the operation's name, symbolizing her loss.
Priya Saxena, an Indian PhD graduate in South Dakota, has been granted a preliminary injunction against deportation after her visa was unexpectedly revoked by DHS over a minor traffic violation from 2021. The court's decision protects her right to remain in the US and apply for Optional Practical Training.