'Visa may be revoked, you may be deported': US Embassy in India issues warning for student visa holders

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The US Embassy in India on Wednesday issued a precautionary warning for the holders of student visas, cautioning them against violations and law breaking and mentioning the consequences that they will have to face, including revocation of visa and deportation.

Taking to X, the US Embassy wrote, "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."

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 jeopardize your travel. A U.S. visa is a… pic.twitter.com/A3qyoo6fuD

— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) January 7, 2026

This comes one week after the embassy had issued a warning for those wanting H-1B and H-4 working visas and said that any violations of US immigration laws could invite serious criminal penalties.

This is part of the wider crackdown of the Donald Trump-led government over illegal immigration in the United States and the tightening of the H-1B and student visa processes.

After the US government recently introduced policy changes, several visa appointments from India at US consulates were cancelled and shifted to months ahead.

“Illegal immigrants are exploited and victimized in what ultimately proves to be a fruitless journey. The only people who benefit from illegal immigration are traffickers,” the embassy's post on January 2 said.