In a significant development, ICE has decided to reinstate the records of international students after facing legal challenges for improperly revoking them in SEVIS, a move that had led to widespread disruption and fear among affected students. The terminations, which were frequently based on flawed NCIC data, had a significant impact on a large number of students, especially those from India and China. ICE has now initiated steps to create a new policy for SEVIS terminations to ensure that such overreach and hardship do not occur in the future. This decision comes as a relief to many students who were caught up in the turmoil caused by the abrupt revocation of their records, which jeopardized their academic pursuits and legal status in the country. The reinstatement of these records will provide much-needed stability and assurance to the affected students, allowing them to continue their education without the looming threat of deportation. The move is also likely to restore confidence among the international student community, reassuring them of their safety and security while pursuing their studies in the United States. ICE’s commitment to rectifying this situation and implementing safeguards against similar incidents in the future is a positive step towards maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for international students.