RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina State University officials said that Student Exchange and Visitor Program records for two international students had been terminated by the United States government. Due to the termination, both students made the decision to leave the United States and head back to their home countries. According to university officials, the school did not initiate the termination and was not notified of the changes. In a statement, officials said: "Our Office of International Services (OIS) contacted the students to advise them about the potential consequences of these changes and provide resources for them. OIS staff also contacted government officials to confirm the terminations. In consultation with their home country embassies and private immigration attorneys, both students made the decision to depart the United States. We are deeply concerned about the lack of communication from federal agencies and the impact of these actions on our international students. We are committed to assisting these two students in any way we can, including completing the semester from abroad. Our NC State international students, faculty and staff remain critically important members of our community and we deeply value the talent, ideas and insight that they bring to our campus." ...read more read less