Two former Florida Memorial University students from the Bahamas said they were given just 10 days to re-enroll in school or risk deportation after federal officials determined their aviation degrees were not classified as STEM majors.

OPT extensions challenged

The students told CBS News Miami they were pursuing aviation degrees and believed their programs were classified as STEM, which made them eligible for a three-year Optional Practical Training STEM extension.

On Tuesday, however, they received letters dated Sept. 18 stating their extensions were now considered out of compliance.

According to the letters, members of the Student Exchange and Visitors Program visited Florida Memorial University and determined that aviation degrees are not recognized as STEM.

The letters also said t

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