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New visa rules worry Iowa’s international students

Daniyal Shahbaz fist bumps Cy during ISU's freshman orientation in 2024. Photo: Courtesy of Midwest Newsroom

Axios reports that new DHS rules ending open-ended “duration of status” for certain student visas are creating fresh uncertainty for international students in Iowa. Immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford warns that tightening restrictions on lawful visa holders could ripple beyond campuses—hurting university enrollment, college-town businesses, and local economies that depend on international students. Read the full […]

Kansas City immigration lawyer fighting against Trump blocking immigrants from access to college

Rekha Sharma-Crawford on KHSB

A Kansas Reflector report spotlights Rekha Sharma-Crawford as she challenges the Trump administration’s move to revoke international students’ legal status, putting their college education and ability to remain enrolled at risk. Court filings show a judge granted a temporary restraining order and later extended it—an early win that keeps students protected while the case moves […]

Federal judge blocks deportation of 5 Missouri international college students

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KSHB reports immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford secured emergency relief after DHS terminated five Missouri students’ F-1/SEVIS records—triggering immediate risk of detention and deportation. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking enforcement while the case proceeds. Read the full story on KSHB →

Immigration attorney shares insight as student visas revoked

KCTV5 reports a wave of student visa revocations affecting multiple Missouri campuses—prompting universities to mobilize academic and legal resources. Immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford breaks down what these actions can mean for enrollment, work authorization (including OPT), and urgent legal options. Read the full KCTV5 story →

New U.S. Immigration Rule Kicks In With A Strict Warning

NDTV’s segment “New U.S. Immigration Rule Kicks In With A Strict Warning” features legal expert Rekha Sharma-Crawford breaking down how a new federal rule could affect millions — including undocumented immigrants and people in the U.S. on work, student, or travel visas. Watch the full NDTV video →

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