KVUE Interviews Attorney Vi Nanthaveth on International Student Visa Developments
In a recent news report by KVUE, Austin-based immigration attorney Vi Nanthaveth was invited to share her insights on the unexpected termination—and now partial reinstatement—of student visas affecting hundreds of international students across Texas. The article outlines how institutions like the University of Texas and Texas State University are now seeing some student visas reactivated following widespread concern and legal pressure.
Attorney Nanthaveth, who regularly works with international students and families navigating complex immigration issues, highlighted the emotional toll such policy changes can create. “This is what fear does to you,” she told KVUE, referencing how some students chose to leave the country out of panic, even as legal avenues were still unfolding.
As federal agencies begin reviewing visa terminations, Nanthaveth’s perspective offers much-needed clarity during a turbulent time for students and schools alike. Her contribution to the story reflects both her deep experience in immigration law and her ongoing commitment to advocating for those caught in policy uncertainty.