Indian PhD Graduate Priya Saxena Granted Protection From Deportation by US Judge

Indian PhD graduate Priya Saxena granted protection from deportation by US judge

The federal court noted that during Saxena’s SEVIS record was termination, the policy stated visa revocation cannot be a cause for termination of SEVIS record.

US wanted to deport Indian scholar Priya Saxena for traffic violation, court blocked the move

Priya Saxena has been living in South Dakota for studies under an F-1 Visa, which is valid till 2027. But, to her surprise, the visa was revoked last month over a minor traffic violation in 2021

Why Priya Saxena's graduation is making headlines in South Dakota

Priya Saxena, an Indian student who was previously targeted for deportation by Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem, celebrated a triumphant milestone by graduating from South Dakota Mines. She earned two degrees and received loud cheers and support from classmates and faculty during the ceremony.

Federal judge blocks deportation of Mines grad student

A federal judge Thursday granted a preliminary injunction allowing a foreign graduate student at South Dakota School of Mines to stay in the country while her case against the federal government plays out.Judge Karen Schreier ruled that Priya Saxena is likely to succeed on the merits of her case against the Department of Homeland Security. Schreier ordered the department not to revoke Saxena’s student visa and her federal record in the Student a…

Who’s Afraid of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem? Certainly Not Priya Saxena - American Kahani

Who’s Afraid of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem? Certainly Not Priya Saxena