International student at Riverland Community College has visa revoked
(ABC 6 News) — Riverland Community College sent an email to students last week announcing that a student has had their visa revoked by ICE.
Riverland students don’t know why or how this student has their visa revoked. Most students on campus Wednesday evening did not wish to speak on camera about it.
One Riverland student, Isaac, who declined to give his last name, was playing a game with his friends Wednesday evening. He said he really didn’t know what to make of the situation or how to feel.
When Isaac first read the email sent out to the student body, it hit him with a mix of emotions.
“Originally it was confusion and surprise, but I don’t know the full story or if the person did anything wrong or it was a crazy accident,” Isaac said.
It comes days after several college students across the state had their visas revoked as well.
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President Kat Linaker said in the email to students that the college is seeking clarity from federal authorities regarding the situation while working with Minnesota State leadership and state officials to understand the federal actions and to advocate on behalf of the students.
“To all our students and employees: your safety, dignity, and well-being remain our highest priority. Riverland is a place of inclusion and care, and we remain deeply committed to that mission,” President Linaker said in the letter.