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Lewis University has learned that the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records of a number of its international students, as well as international alumni on work authorization, have been terminated by the U.S. government.   

A status termination generally means that an affected individual is recommended to voluntarily leave the country and/or consult with a US immigration attorney immediately.  

While it is not uncommon to see terminations for various reasons, Lewis University and other higher education institutions across the country are seeing an elevated volume and frequency in recent weeks. Lewis University played no role in these terminations.  

At this time, the precise rationale for these terminations is unclear. 

Lewis University is not aware of federal law enforcement activity on any campus locations. Lewis University’s Front Door Policy, which shares guidelines for interacting with governmental and/or law enforcement agents on citizenship status inquiries, is available at . 

The Lewis University Office of International Student and Global Scholar Services has contacted the individuals subject to status termination to advise them about the potential consequences and to provide information about legal resources, by request. 

“Lewis University values the contributions of international students to our global university,” commented Dr. David Livingston, president of Lewis University. 

 “We are committed to supporting our students and alumni as they navigate this unexpected and challenging time, and we remain disappointed in the lack of information surrounding the decision to revoke the visas of our students and alumni.”  

The Office of International Student and Global Scholar Services (ISGSS) is actively engaged in helping international students and alumni.