Why did Indian scholar Ranjani Srinivasan self-deport?
Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian doctoral student at Columbia University, voluntarily left the U.S. after her visa was revoked due to allegations of supporting Hamas. Using the CBP Home App, she self-deported on March 11, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the revocation and highlighted the administration's stance against supporting terrorism. Srinivasan's academic background and involvement in pro-Palestinian protests sparked scrutiny, amidst increasing government pressure on foreign students connected to such activities.
Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian doctoral student at Columbia University, voluntarily left the U.S. after her visa was revoked due to allegations of supporting Hamas. Using the CBP Home App, she self-deported on March 11, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the revocation and highlighted the administration's stance against supporting terrorism. Srinivasan's academic background and involvement in pro-Palestinian protests sparked scrutiny, amidst increasing government pressure on foreign students connected to such activities.
