'Visa Is A Privilege, Not A Right’: US Embassy In India Warns Students Of Deportation Risk

Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 16:29 IST

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the embassy said legal violations could have “serious consequences” for international students.

The post urged visa holders to comply with local laws and regulations.

The US Embassy India warned that breaking US laws can lead to the cancellation of student visas, deportation and long-term ineligibility for future travel, stressing that entry into the country is not an entitlement.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the embassy said legal violations could have “serious consequences" for international students.

“Breaking US laws can have serious consequences for your student visa," the embassy wrote, adding, “If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported, and you could be ineligible for future US visas."

The post urged visa holders to comply with local laws and regulations, adding, “Follow the rules and don’t jeopardize your travel. A US visa is a privilege, not a right."

The message comes amid heightened scrutiny of immigration compliance in the United States and periodic warnings from US authorities to foreign nationals about maintaining lawful status while studying or working in the country.

India is one of the largest sources of international students in the United States, with hundreds of thousands enrolled across American universities.

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