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Thursday, March 3, 2011
Deportation Of Students From Andhra Pradesh
MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO .817
ANSWERED ON 03.03.2011
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRSbe pleased to state :- (a) whether it is a fact that hundreds of Indian students mostly from Andhra Pradesh are facing the prospect of deportation from USA after a California based University was shut down by authorities on charge of alleged immigration; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether all the students obtained visa through regular channel; (d) the reasons for allegation against these students of illegal migration; and (e) the action contemplated by Government to protect the interests of our genuine students from the fraud committed by the University?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED) (a) & (b) Closure of Tri-Valley University in California on 19 January 2011 for alleged fraudulent practices has created an uncertain academic future for approximately 1500 Indian students enrolled at the University, a majority of whom were from Andhra Pradesh. (c) All students were on valid student visas and authorization. (d) The students have not been charged for illegal immigration, but for possible violation of visa conditions, including those related to class attendance, residence and work. (e) Government’s primary concern is the welfare of the affected Indian students and to ensure that their academic career is not jeopardized. The Government has repeatedly conveyed to the US Government that the students, who are themselves victims of the fraud, should be given adequate time and opportunity to transfer to other universities, adjust their status or, if they desire, return to India honourably. Government has been providing assistance to students, including through direct meeting with students, organization of free legal aid camps, and issuing appropriate guidance and advisories.
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRSbe pleased to state :- (a) whether it is a fact that hundreds of Indian students mostly from Andhra Pradesh are facing the prospect of deportation from USA after a California based University was shut down by authorities on charge of alleged immigration; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether all the students obtained visa through regular channel; (d) the reasons for allegation against these students of illegal migration; and (e) the action contemplated by Government to protect the interests of our genuine students from the fraud committed by the University?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED) (a) & (b) Closure of Tri-Valley University in California on 19 January 2011 for alleged fraudulent practices has created an uncertain academic future for approximately 1500 Indian students enrolled at the University, a majority of whom were from Andhra Pradesh. (c) All students were on valid student visas and authorization. (d) The students have not been charged for illegal immigration, but for possible violation of visa conditions, including those related to class attendance, residence and work. (e) Government’s primary concern is the welfare of the affected Indian students and to ensure that their academic career is not jeopardized. The Government has repeatedly conveyed to the US Government that the students, who are themselves victims of the fraud, should be given adequate time and opportunity to transfer to other universities, adjust their status or, if they desire, return to India honourably. Government has been providing assistance to students, including through direct meeting with students, organization of free legal aid camps, and issuing appropriate guidance and advisories.
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