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Update on Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions


Chancellor Frenk shared a campus message with the Bruin community.

Dear Bruin Community:

In recent days, a number of international students on F-1 status at universities across the nation have had their visas revoked and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) status terminated by the federal government. These actions have understandably created a great deal of questions within our Bruin community. As your chancellor, I will always strive to keep you informed on important situations. To that end, here is what we currently know:

During a routine audit of SEVIS records, UCLA officials learned that the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) had terminated the SEVIS status of six current students. SEVP also terminated the status of six former students currently participating in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. These numbers are fluid and may change. 

The termination notices indicate that all terminations were due to violations of the terms of the individuals’ visa programs. At this time, UCLA is not aware of any federal law enforcement activity on campus related to these terminations.

We recognize that these actions can bring feelings of tremendous uncertainty and anxiety to our community. We want our immigrant and international UCLA students, staff and faculty to know we support your ability to work, learn, teach and thrive here. As UCLA leaders and I wrote in our March 12 letter to our Bruin community: You are not alone. You belong at UCLA, and you are an essential part of our community. In that message, we shared resources and support that are available to you. I encourage students to make use of UCLA’s Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars. For the latest information on federal actions and available resources, please visit UCLA’s federal updates web page and the UC systemwide federal updates web page. Additional resources appear below. 

I continue to meet almost daily with UC President Michael Drake and my fellow chancellors in the UC system to prepare for — and respond to — any federal policy changes. I am also in constant contact with senior leaders on campus. We remain committed to supporting our students as we abide by the law. We will continue to keep you updated on pertinent developments with the safety and well-being of our Bruin community remaining our utmost priority. 

In challenging times like this, we need to stay informed and stay connected. Let’s work together and remember: We are One UCLA. 

Sincerely,

Julio Frenk

Chancellor 

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