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“Carry Specific Documents at all Times While in the U.S.” | VCU Issues Letter About Termination of Student Visas

by RVA Staff | COMMUNITY, NEWS, RICHMOND NEWS, VIRGINIA POLITICS

Michael Rao, VCU's President, issued a statement today on visas being revoked for two students and one alumni. In the letter, he claims VCU "stands with our international community," but offers no practical guidance as to what this means for international students...

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