ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Another university is dealing with immigration troubles in upstate New York, as the Rochester Institute of Technology has confirmed some of its students are dealing with visa changes.

Known for their large population of international students, both the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester are keeping a close watch on the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. 

U of R officials say 11 students, both current and recent graduates, had their visas terminated.

Officials at the University at Buffalo said 13 visa holders were also given notice they had to leave the country.

“I’ve heard about it,” said Runjia Jeng, who attends RIT on a student visa from China. “I mean the policy is not very clear [or] straight forward and we don’t know whether it will change dramatically due to some reason, whether it will target some student from a specific country like China or anything else.”

RIT officials say its international student office proactively monitors the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System database multiple times a day and works closely with those impacted to provide resources and support.

U of R stated it would not be the university it is without its international students, faculty, staff and alumni — yet the fear of the unknown lingers on the campuses.

“It’s very disappointing news,” said Jeng.

RIT adds that it will continue to monitor developments and advocate for policies that allow students worldwide to pursue their RIT education in the United States safely and without disruption.

A spokesperson for the Department of State tells Spectrum News 1 the department “revokes visas every day in order to secure America's borders and keep our communities safe — and will continue to do so.”

They went on to say they look at any information that they come across post visa issuance that could indicate potential visa ineligibility. That includes arrests, criminal convictions and engaging in conduct that is inconsistent with the visa classification, as well as general instances of overstay.