In response to this situation, UMass is actively working to connect the affected students with available resources both on and off-campus, facilitated by leadership from various university offices.

Chancellor Javier Reyes emphasized the university's commitment to supporting international students during these challenging times and reassured them of their importance to campus vitality.

This crackdown on international students reflects a broader trend across universities in the U.S., with officials acknowledging the challenging nature of these developments.

Five international students at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst recently had their visas revoked by federal authorities, leading to the termination of their student status.

The university discovered these visa terminations through the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database, revealing a troubling trend affecting international students.

Notably, some students, including activists like Rumeysa Ozturk from Tufts University and Mahmoud Khalil from Columbia University, had their visas revoked without being charged with any crimes.

Federal authorities have cited various reasons for the visa revocations, including minor incidents such as traffic violations off-campus.

Concerns have been raised that some of these visa revocations may be linked to students' support for the pro-Palestine movement, although it remains unclear if any affected UMass students were involved in activism.

Additionally, UMass has designated specific areas on campus where ICE agents must have a judicial warrant to enter, reinforcing their commitment to student safety.

To further assist affected students, UMass has established an Angel Fund in response to changing immigration laws.

The university has also shared information regarding students' rights related to federal immigration through their official channels.

While universities like UMass and CMU cannot reverse the government's decisions regarding visa statuses, they are providing support and guidance to help students navigate these difficulties.