Marco Rubio states “We will continue to revoke student visas

The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, defended the policy of visa revocation for foreign students, warning that cancellations will continue for those who participate in acts considered disruptive in American universities, he reported in a Senate hearing.

“Una visa no es un derecho, es un privilegio”, afirmó el Secretario, al responder a duras críticas de legisladores demócratas.

“Si me dicen que vienen a Estados Unidos a liderar cruzadas para apoderarse de bibliotecas, causar violencia o alterar la política exterior desde los campus, no les vamos a dar una visa y si ya la tienen, la vamos a revocar”, expresó el funcionario. 

Rubio offered these statements two days before the United States Department of Homeland Security reported that it will not allow Harvard University, the most prestigious in the country, to continue admitting more foreign students.

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The Secretary detailed some cases of visa cancellations and assured that he requested arrest records from universities to identify foreigners involved in disturbances and illegal actions.