Students and their immigration lawyers say they were relieved for the temporary reprieve, but emphasized that it was just that — temporary.

The Trump administration is backing down in a multi-state legal fight over sweeping actions taken by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month that jeopardized and potentially terminated the immigration status of thousands of international students studying in the United States.

The Trump administration reversed course Friday on its revocation of student visas, but students are still concerned for their long-term security.