Three former Kent State students had their visas reinstated, according to a university spokesperson.
The move comes after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced it restored the status of thousands of international students after they were suddenly terminated. However, visas for three current students and four graduates remain canceled, according to the university.
ICE did not disclose a reason for the visa terminations, nor did it respond to requests for comment.
The three graduates were in the country on optional practical training employment authorization, a temporary work permit available to international students.
The university referred The Kent Stater to President Todd Diacon’s statement from early April sent in a campus-wide email: “Kent State values its international students. They are a part of our community.”
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