U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has restored the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System records of two international graduate students at NC State whose student visas were revoked last month, according to a statement provided to Technician Tuesday from University spokesperson Mick Kulikowski.

“Students have had their SEVIS records restored to active,” Kulikowski wrote. “As this remains an evolving situation, we will continue to monitor and work with students on an individual basis as needed. Over the past several weeks, the university has provided students with ongoing support, with the priority of helping them complete their studies.”

SEVIS is a federal online database that tracks international students’ visa statuses and academic progress. An active SEVIS record is required for students to legally study and remain in the U.S. If terminated, students lose legal status and face deportation or forced departure.

Restoring SEVIS records allows students to regain legal status and continue their education. The restoration follows a federal court ruling that deemed the mass visa cancellations unlawful and ordered reversals.

The restoration comes after weeks of uncertainty for the students, both from Saudi Arabia, who were notified in late March that their visas had been terminated by the U.S. State Department. The Office of International Services learned of the terminations on March 25 and immediately contacted the affected students to advise them of their options and provide resources. Both students chose to return to their home country after consulting with immigration attorneys and their embassy, citing a lack of information and concern over potential deportation.