The government of South Sudan said Tuesday it would accept a deportee from the U.S. who it previously denied entry, despite contending the man is not South Sudanese. The big picture: The decision comes amid an ongoing back-and-forth with the U.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Saturday that the United States is revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and suspending future visa issuance, citing the country’s failure to cooperate with U.

After hundreds of student visas nationwide have been revoked, it appears that visas of Purdue international students might also be in jeopardy.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed Thursday that he’s revoked the visas of at least 300 foreign students – warning that if you come to the US to “create a ruckus,” you’ll be kicked out.

After the high-profile detainment of Mahmoud Khalil -- a Columbia grad -- in March, higher education institutions across the U.S. are reporting student visa revocations.

As Duke faced Houston in their Final Four matchup on April 5, 2025, social media erupted with claims that star center Khaman Maluach might be playing “illegally.” The controversy stems from reports of an alleged announcement by Secretary Marco Rubio revoking visas for South Sudanese nationals—potentially affecting the 18-year-old freshman’s eligibility.