Harvard University has filed a legal complaint after the Trump administration revoked its authority to enroll international students, calling the move retaliatory and unlawful. The university vows to protect academic freedom and support affected students through legal action.

The U.S. Embassy in India has issued a strong warning to Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States

Harvard University’s SEVP certification has been revoked, halting its ability to enroll international students for 2025–2026. DHS has issued a 72-hour ultimatum with six conditions for reinstatement.

In a dramatic escalation of an ongoing standoff, Harvard University has lost its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, a move ordered by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on May 22, 2025. This decision, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effectively bars Harvard from enrolling new international students and mandates that current foreign students either transfer to another SEVP-certified institution or risk losing their legal status in the United States.