More than 30 Chinese students in Houston were reported and may face deportation for opening a WeChat private kitchen together.

More than 30 Chinese students in Houston jointly opened a WeChat private kitchen to sell desserts.

The owner of a local Chinese restaurant made a report because his business was robbed. These more than 30 international students will face the fate of being deported.

According to reports, the greater New York area is home to a large number of Chinese students, and the micro-business industry is more developed.

WeChat private chefs and purchasing agents are very popular in areas with Chinese residents. From desserts, Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine to hot pot, skewers, and Ma Xiao, basically all the hometown delicacies you can think of can be provided by private chefs.

Xiao Liu, who lives in New Jersey, said that in order to conveniently eat all kinds of delicious food, he has joined many WeChat groups that meet such needs.

In fact, whether it is selling food on WeChat or making money through purchasing on behalf of others, it violates relevant laws and regulations.

Such cases are not uncommon in the United States. In the past, international students were ordered to be deported after being discovered for purchasing on WeChat.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement staff said that if students hold an international student visa, an F-1 visa, it means they are coming to the United States to study.

In some cases, students on an F-1 visa may be authorized to work.

These have specific rules, and if they are violated, the student may be asked to leave the United States and never be allowed to return.

Staff said job opportunities for students holding F-1 visas are limited.

Because before coming to the United States, F-1 visa students must prove that they have certain financial ability to pay for tuition and living expenses during their studies.

If a student wants to work, the first step should be to inform the designated school administrator.

If school officials become aware that a student is performing unauthorized work, this will be reported to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.

Once reported, the offending student's record within the system will be terminated, the student will have to leave the United States immediately, and may not be allowed to return to the United States.

Off-campus work is available to students who have completed at least one full academic year of their program of study and who meet the criteria for "financial hardship" as determined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in an "emergency situation."