The University of California today (July 8) announced new plans to file suit against the federal government for violating the rights of the University and its students when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to bar international students from staying in the country if they attend U.S. universities...

Dear Colleagues, As you may know, guidance was released yesterday from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) about temporary procedures related to international students taking online courses for Fall 2020. The impact of this announcement is not yet clear for our campus, based on the way we are planning to move forward for the...

Dear F-1 international students, We are currently reviewing the guidance that was released by the government for the Fall 2020 quarter at UCR. The impact of this announcement is not yet clear for our campus, based on the way we are planning to move forward for the Fall. Our office is also waiting for additional...

Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano today (July 7, 2020): “The University of California recognizes that our country benefits when the world’s brightest students and academics learn, teach and research on our shores. International students provide unique contributions that enrich our campuses and their perspectives ensure that we continue to be a leading academic force...

Dear Campus Community: Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) would modify temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online classes due to the pandemic for the fall 2020 term. The implementation and impact of this modification are not yet clear, but it is cause for concern. UC...

Dear Students, We understand a lot has gone on these last few days regarding COVID-19 and campus closure. We're here to bring some clarify and ensure that you are supported. Contacting us: International Students and Scholars office location in Skye Hall 321 is closed. However, we are working remotely via Zoom and email. We are...