Columbia University PhD student Ranjani Srinivasan recently made headlines in India after she fled to Canada following the revocation of her student visa for alleged support of Hamas. Srinivasan utilized the CBP Home app to self-deport after managing to evade arrest by ICE agents on two separate occasions. The incident has sparked controversy, with Rishi Kumar, an executive board member of the California Democratic Party and former election candidate, expressing support for the visa revocation. Kumar emphasized that this case should serve as a cautionary tale for all international students in the United States. The news of Srinivasan’s self-deportation has drawn attention in India and among the Indian diaspora worldwide, shedding light on the complexities faced by international students studying abroad. The use of technology like the CBP Home app in immigration matters is also being discussed in light of this incident. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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