On May 28, the Department of State announced plans to revoke visas for some Chinese students, including those with "connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields." "Critical fields" were not identified in the announcement. The State Department also announced plans to revise visa criteria to enhance scrutiny of future visa applications from the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong.
A revoked visa is no longer valid for entry or reentry to the United States, and revocation of a person's visa while they're in the United States can potentially affect their legal status in the United States. Notifications of revoked visas are sent from consulates directly to students using the email address they provided when they applied for their visa. Should a student receive notification that their visa has been revoked, they should consult the International Center for guidance and support.
The International Center would also like to remind students of campus resources, which will continue to be available throughout the summer:
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is available to help you find support during this stressful time
- Wolverine Wellness offers students wellness coaching, including a new coaching program focused on wellness in uncertain times.
- The Dean of Students Office is also available to individually support students and help manage any disruptions to their Michigan experience.
- Students can contact Student Legal Services (734-763-9920) to connect with an outside immigration attorney for a free consultation.
As always, advising is available from the International Center, and U-M visa holders can continue to find resources on the International Center’s website.
The IC is closely monitoring this development and will provide additional updates and guidance as more details become available. We remain committed to supporting U-M’s international students.