Indian student on F-1 visa deported after admitting to using weed

An Indian student holding an F-1 visa was deported from the United States after admitting to using marijuana. The student, whose identity has not been disclosed, made the admission during a routine immigration check.

U.S. immigration authorities determined that the student's use of marijuana, which remains illegal under federal law, violated the terms of their visa. The student was subsequently taken into custody and processed for removal from the country.

The deportation highlights the strict federal stance on marijuana use for non-U.S. citizens, even as some states have legalized the substance for recreational or medical purposes. Immigration officials emphasized that visa holders must comply with all federal laws.

The student has been returned to India. No further details about the individual's educational institution or specific circumstances of the admission have been released.