An increasing number of student deportation threats involve the revocation of visas based on relatively minor offenses like years-old misdemeanors, according to immigration attorneys, or sometimes no reason at all.

Colleges say the cancellations have caused fear and confusion on campuses across the U.S.

The Trump administration has vowed to cancel the visas of students who protested against the Israel-Hamas war. The tally of terminated visas continues to rise in the Bay Area.