The United States Embassy in India on Wednesday issued a cautionary advisory to students, warning that violating US laws could result in visa cancellations, deportation, and long-term restrictions on future travel.
Emphasising that a US visa is a privilege rather than a right, the embassy said entry into the country is not an entitlement and depends on continued compliance with American laws and regulations.
Breaking U.S. laws can have serious consequences for your student visa. If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported, and you could be ineligible for future U.S. visas. Follow the rules and don’t jeopardize your travel. A U.S. visa is a… pic.twitter.com/A3qyoo6fuD
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) January 7, 2026
"Breaking US laws can have serious consequences for your student visa. If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported, and you could be ineligible for future U.S. visas. Follow the rules and don’t jeopardise your travel. A US visa is a privilege, not a right," the US Embassy said in a post on X.
The advisory comes as the United States ramps up enforcement of immigration compliance, with periodic warnings to foreign nationals about maintaining lawful status while studying or working in the country.
From December 26, mandatory biometric checks for all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders, were implemented at all border entry and exit points.
Under the new rule, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials take photographs of every non-US citizen at airports, land crossings, and seaports—including children under 14 and adults over 79.
The expanded biometric system is designed to address security concerns and visa overstays, though the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stressed that it is not intended for broad surveillance.
Previously, biometric exit checks were limited to pilot programmes at select ports, but the policy is now mandatory for all ports of entry and exit.
With inputs from agencies
