In a recent press conference, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt addressed the unexpected revocation of visas for international students at several state universities. Reports indicate that at least eight students at Oklahoma State University, four at the University of Central Oklahoma, and others across Oklahoma have had their education-related visas canceled. The news has raised concerns among university communities, given the vital contributions of international students to academic research, athletics, and university budgets through full tuition payments.
Governor Stitt made it clear that Oklahoma had no advance notice of the federal government’s actions. “The federal government handles those visas,” he stated. “We don’t have the authority to intervene or dictate who keeps their visa.” While the reasons for the revocations remain undisclosed,…
