May 30, 2025: Revocation of Chinese student visas

ISSS is aware that the U.S. Department of State has issued a press statement that they will "aggressively" revoke visas for Chinese students with ties to the Chinese Communist party or "studying in critical fields." They do not define "critical fields." The press statement also indicates that the U.S. Department of State will implement measures to enhance scrutiny of visa applications from citizens of China and Hong Kong. No further details are provided. Our office is closely monitoring this situation and will update our community if more information is made available.

ISSS is here for you. We recognize that developments like this can be unsettling for our international community and understandably can cause worry. You're not alone. If you have questions or simply need someone to talk to, contact ISSS.