Chinmay Deore, a 21-year-old Indian student studying in the US, is suddenly facing the risk of deportation after his F-1 student visa was revoked without any clear reason. Along with three other students from China and Nepal, Chinmay has now taken legal action against the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), saying their visas were cancelled unfairly and without proper explanation.
This sudden visa issue has created panic not only for Chinmay but also for his family and friends who were looking forward to his graduation in May 2025. Now, everything has been thrown into confusion.
Key facts about Chinmay Deore
- 21-year-old computer science student at Wayne State University, Michigan
- Came to the US first in 2004 on H-4 dependent visa
- Returned to the US in 2014 with family
- Transitioned legally to an F-1 student visa in May 2022
- No criminal record in the US except a minor speeding and parking ticket
- Was on track to graduate in May 2025
- Resides in Canton, Michigan, with his parents and sister
- Has not been involved in any political protest or unlawful activity
What happened to his visa?
On April 4, 2025, Chinmay received a shocking email from his university. It said that his SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) record had been terminated. The reason mentioned was: “Otherwise failing to maintain status – Individual identified in criminal records check and/or has had their VISA revoked.”
This message left Chinmay and his family completely stunned. He had never received any official notice from the US government or the Department of State. He also has no criminal history that would justify such action. With no proper explanation and no warning, his education, career plans, and future in the US were all suddenly at risk.
How Chinmay is fighting back
Chinmay, along with three other international students — Xiangyun Bu and Qiuyi Yang from China and Yogesh Joshi from Nepal — has now filed a lawsuit against the DHS and immigration officials. They argue that their student statuses were terminated unlawfully, without notice or valid reason.
The students are being represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan. The lawsuit seeks to restore their student status, so they can complete their education and not be forced to leave the country they have called home for years.
Who are the other students?
- Xiangyun Bu, a master’s student in mechanical engineering at University of Michigan
- Qiuyi Yang, a PhD student in environment and sustainability at the same university
- Yogesh Joshi, a PhD scholar from Nepal at Wayne State University, lives with his wife and baby who is a US citizen
All four students claim that they were not informed or given a fair reason for their visa cancellation. Their records are clean, and they were following all rules. They are now left in limbo — unable to study, work or plan their futures.
Why this matters
Chinmay and the others are not just students — they are young minds who had dreams of growing in the US through education. This unexpected revocation has taken away not just their legal status, but their peace of mind. Chinmay even lost the job he was doing under his visa and cannot apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which helps students work in the US after graduation.
The fear of being separated from his family, missing his graduation, and losing years of hard work is a heavy emotional burden.
The ACLU has asked the court to urgently step in and help these students get their visa status back, so they don’t have to face detention or deportation.
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Chinmay Deore’s case is a reminder of how immigration decisions — when taken without transparency — can deeply affect innocent lives. With no wrongdoing on their part, these students are being punished and made to feel like criminals. As their case unfolds, many international students and their families are watching closely, hoping justice will be served.
FAQs
Who is Chinmay Deore?
He is a 21-year-old Indian student studying computer science at Wayne State University in the US.
Why is he facing deportation?
His F-1 student visa was suddenly revoked without any clear reason, which has put him at risk of being deported.
Has he done anything wrong?
No. He has no criminal history and has not violated any immigration laws, according to the legal complaint.
What is he doing now?
He has filed a lawsuit with support from the ACLU to challenge the visa termination and stay in the US legally.
Who else is involved in the lawsuit?
Three other international students from China and Nepal are also part of the case.
