Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun changing the status of international students at universities nationwide. 

This afternoon, Chancellor Donde Plowman sent a mass email to all students, faculty and staff sharing that the Center for Global Engagement has found that three current students and one former student working on campus with temporary employment authorization have had their Student Exchange and Visitor Information System status changed.

This means that these students are at risk for deportation and are no longer legally eligible to enroll or work at the University of Tennessee. 

According to a federal database, these students were identified by ICE through a criminal records check. 

One student is on judicial diversion for a property crime, and another has been charged with driving under the influence. 

“We are still working to determine the reason for the change in status for the other two individuals,” Plowman said in her email.

CGE International Student and Scholars Services is working to support these individuals and understand their situations. CGE will continue to monitor the SEVIS status of all international students and will reach out to any who have been impacted.

“Our international students, faculty, and staff are important members of our community, and we value the contributions they make to the mission of the university. The Center for Global Engagement will continue to keep our international students informed and supported,” Plowman said. 

The Daily Beacon requested information on Tuesday regarding international students’ visa terminations. The university and ISSS did not respond.

The Beacon again contacted CGE ISSS and the university for a statement. They declined to comment further on the matter.

The names of these students are omitted for privacy reasons.

This is a developing story. Follow along at utdailybeacon.com for updates.