Wed Apr 16 10:36:54 UTC 2025: ## US Judge Blocks Deportation of Indian Student Facing Visa Cancellation

**Madison, Wisconsin, April 16, 2025** – A US federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order, preventing the deportation of a 21-year-old Indian undergraduate student whose student visa was abruptly cancelled. Krish Lal Isserdasani, a computer engineering student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was facing deportation after his Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS) record was terminated by the Department of Homeland Security.

Isserdasani, who was in his final semester before graduation, had his visa revoked following a minor incident last November involving a verbal altercation. While charges were not filed, the incident resulted in his SEVIS record being terminated, leaving him vulnerable to deportation just days before his graduation date of May 10th. The termination was made without prior warning or opportunity for explanation.

The ruling by District Judge William Conley grants Isserdasani a temporary reprieve, preventing the implementation of the termination and subsequent deportation. A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for April 28th.

Isserdasani’s attorney, Shabnam Lotfi, described the ruling as a significant victory for international students, noting that approximately 1,300 students nationwide have faced similar abrupt SEVIS terminations. This action is seen as part of a wider immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, particularly targeting foreign nationals affiliated with prestigious American universities.

Isserdasani’s family has invested approximately $240,000 in his education, and he stands to lose significant tuition and rental payments due to this unexpected deportation threat. The court acknowledged the significant financial and emotional impact this action has had on Isserdasani, citing sleep difficulties and constant fear of apprehension.

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