Revocation of UK International Student Visas

Campus Community,

The University of Kentucky has learned that the Department of Homeland Security has revoked the F-1 student visas and/or status for a small number of international graduate students at UK.

University officials immediately reach out to students in these circumstances to provide information and support. 

We recognize the impact visa and/or status revocation has on our students. I know, too, that this news will surface many questions.

We are working to understand changing federal policies that are impacting many college campuses and are encouraging our international students to reach out to International Student and Scholar Services with immigration-related questions or concerns. UK’s Center for Support and Intervention also provides support to any student experiencing circumstances impacting their personal, physical or emotional well-being.

We continue to add federal policy updates and resources — including guidance for international students, employees and scholars — to this webpage.

The university will always comply with the law. We also will make abundantly clear that our more than 1,300 international students and scholars are valued members of this special community.

Eli Capilouto
President