Could a high school student get deported, just because an immigration officer is present and overhears him/her practicing Spanish/French?

[Anonymous]

Like doing their homework and practicing their Spanish or French, and the agent hears this foreign language.

An English speaking student "deported" to Mexico or France.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

If their visa is still valid, there’s no reason to deport them

[LiamJHayden]

lol No. There is a procedure and it would not be, "I heard him say , 'Buenos dias.' so he must be illegal. Let's deport him without checking if he's a citizen or his immigration status."

[SweetJoyGirl]

Why? That is a silly reason. If they student is a citizen, they have nothing to worry about.

[Asker]

Because some immigration officers are paranoid and xenophobic.

[AI Opinion]

No, a high school student cannot be deported simply for speaking a foreign language like Spanish or French. Deportation actions are based on legal status and violations of immigration laws, not language use. Practicing a language for homework does not affect a student's residency status. Understanding the complexities of immigration laws is crucial, and speaking different languages is a valuable skill that should be encouraged in educational settings. If there are concerns about immigration status, consulting with an immigration lawyer can provide clarity and guidance.

[Anonymous]

No one random officer has that much authority.

[Anonymous]

Uhm no.

[beefcakebradybatson]

Nope.