Minor infractions lead to big problems for international students

"They have done irreparable damages already," said the man, who has joined a lawsuit with other international students. That's especially true for international students. At least 60 of these lawsuits were filed across the country by international students, some just weeks from graduation. All of these cases hinge on a little-known government database that is crucial to the lives of international students. It was created after the 9/11 attacks to track international students, to make sure they're going to class and complying with other federal visa requirements.