Michigan
Immigration attorney talks impact of revoked visas on international students across Michigan colleges
A Southfield-based immigration attorney is talking about what’s happening with international students having their visas revoked.
“One student I consulted with, he heard about it, the revocation, in the morning, and he was gone by the afternoon,” immigration attorney Bradley Maze with Palmer Rey said.
Maze said their firm has heard from several international students who have had their visas revoked and residency status cancelled.
A handful of universities in Michigan have confirmed they’ve had international students impacted, including University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, Wayne State University and Grand Valley State University.
Maze shared redacted letters from the University of Michigan and the government informing a student that their visa has been revoked.
The letter from the University of Michigan, in part, states, “Since this termination does not carry a grace period, we must recommend you make plans to exit the United States immediately.”
–> Visa issues affect University of Michigan students as schools across state report similar cases
Maze said it’s not entirely clear why a student has their visa revoked, although in some cases it could have something to do with past infractions.
“If anyone has had any brush with the law, even if it’s as minor as a traffic ticket or an arrest that doesn’t lead to a charge or conviction,” Maze said.
Maze said one student he consulted with was weeks away from earning her graduate degree from the University of Michigan.
“I got contacted by a student who was arrested because she had an argument with her roommate and the police came,” Maze said. “There were no charges filed, there was nothing in the court system. This was just an arrest and nothing further. And she believes that based on that, her status was terminated.”
Maze said the student may never know for sure what caused it.
“These are not people who are criminals or who are defrauding the US visa process at all,” Maze said. “It’s really, really minor things, if anything.”
He said students receiving this notification have few options, because it would be tricky to legally challenge it.
“There aren’t great remedies for these students,” Maze said. “Either you leave, or as you’ve heard, you get caught up in the immigration court system or the detention system.”
Given the options, Maze said fear spreads among the international student community.
“As soon as they hear about people being arrested and sent to different places, really a lot of them are just deciding that it’s time to leave,” Maze said.
Maze said when it comes down to it, the universities have no power to stop or reverse these decisions.
Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit – All rights reserved.
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A man in Michigan who got married and then ran over his best friend that same day, killing him, after an alcohol-fueled argument was sentenced Monday to least 30 years in prison.
“The only thing I can do for the rest of my life is express my apology and remorse. … I will forever be sorry,” James Shirah said in Genesee County court.
Shirah, 24, was driving when his vehicle struck Terry Taylor Jr. in Flint, about an hour’s drive northwest of Detroit, on Aug. 30, 2024. He and Savanah Collier were married earlier that day and the celebration had moved to a house.
Shirah’s attorney had argued that the crash was not intentional. Prosecutors, however, said Shirah had left the scene and had time to reflect before returning and striking Taylor, MLive.com reported.
“Mr. Shirah, I believe that you are not a criminal. You are, however, a killer,” Judge Khary Hanible said.
In April, Shirah pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and other offenses. He will be eligible for parole after 30 years.
“I hope that they throw the book at you,” Taylor’s cousin, Eren Taylor, said before Shirah received his sentence.
Shirah’s wife will be sentenced later in May for being an accessory.
BENTON HARBOR — Vinyl collectors and music fans are invited to dig through thousands of records and music collectibles at the Southwest Michigan Record Show.
The event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16 at Grand Upton Hall inside Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, according to a press release.
Now in its fourth season, the show features 25 vendors from five states, offering 70 tables filled with vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, record supplies and music memorabilia.
Free admission begins at 10 a.m.
General admission is free starting at 10 a.m., while early entry is available at 8:30 a.m. for $5. Door prize drawings are planned for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., including $25 shopping certificates and record supplies from BCW Supplies. The first 75 attendees will receive free tote bags.
A food truck will be on site, and cash is preferred for purchases. Some vendors may accept cards, PayPal, Venmo and other payment methods, but there is no ATM on site.
Vendors from across the Midwest and beyond
The show is expected to feature a wide selection of music genres, including classic rock, pop, ’80s, metal, punk, jazz, blues, R&B, country and soundtracks.
“This show is still being discovered, and that’s part of what makes it exciting,” event organizer Jeremy D. Bonfiglio said in the release. “We’ve built a strong group of experienced vendors, so whether you’re just getting into vinyl or digging for something rare, there’s a real opportunity here to find something unexpected.”
Free parking is available near the entrance of Mendel Center, 2755 Napier Ave.
Future dates planned
The Southwest Michigan Record Show is also scheduled to return Sept. 19.
For more information, visit southwestmichiganrecordshow.com or follow the event on Facebook.
This story was created by reporter Cheryl Morey, with the assistance of artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing.
ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The spirit of curling is one of friendship.
While memory of the Winter Olympics may have long melted away in the minds of many Americans, there some whose curiousness for the sport of curling has extended all the way into the springtime.
“Everybody’s having fun,” said Paul Curran, league manager for the Grand Rapids Curling Club. “It’s a really weird sport in that it’s really friendly.”
The club, which plays at the Cedar Rock Sportsplex in Algoma Township, has seen a recent spike in interest in its beginners leagues and learn to curl classes.
“We’re all here to curl and learn,” said beginner Aaron Schwieterman. “Everyone’s making mistakes, but still having a great time learning the sport and trying to mimic what the professionals do at the Olympics.”
“I recommend it to anybody who wants to try something different,” said beginner Margaret Steketee. “If I can do it, anybody can do it.”
For a period of time on the ice, these newcomers to the sport turn into competitors. Then, at the conclusions of their games, they revert to being friends.
“Largely, what you’ll find with curlers is that when they’re done curling, they want to be friendly and hang out,” Curran said. “Which is what our league is doing right now.”
As long as people are interested, Curran says the club will continue to put on beginners leagues and lessons.
“The more people we get out here curling, the better,” he said.
For more information on ways to play and learn how to curl in West Michigan, visit the Grand Rapids Curling Club’s website.
Follow FOX 17: Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – YouTube
-
Seattle, WA3 minutes agoVictim identified in deadly Seattle beer garden shooting on Lake City Way; suspect sought
-
San Diego, CA9 minutes agoSan Diego health officials monitor hantavirus situation as cruise ship passengers return to U.S.
-
Milwaukee, WI15 minutes agoSame name keeps coming up in mock drafts as possible Bucks selection
-
Atlanta, GA21 minutes agoFire at Chamblee apartment complex displaces more than 75 residents, closes businesses
-
Minneapolis, MN27 minutes agoMinneapolis grocer charged in $1.1 million SNAP fraud scheme
-
Indianapolis, IN33 minutes agoMartindale-Brightwood neighbors sue to stall Metrobloks data center
-
Pittsburg, PA39 minutes agoDragon softball sweeps Kansas City Piper
-
Augusta, GA45 minutes agoBrent McMillian named as Augusta University’s new Athletics Director – AOL