We want to reassure you that the entire UCR community, the University California System and educators across the U.S. continue to advocate for changes to the recently announced governmental guidance impacting F-1 international students. We are on your side. The University of California system announced plans to sue the federal government over the policies. A...
Dear UCR Community, As you know, Monday’s sudden announcement from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) prompted immediate action from colleges, universities, and higher education organizations across the country. The University of California system announced plans to file suit against the federal government. Nearly 100 professional organizations have signed a joint letter with the...
Dear F-1 Students, As you know we are currently evaluating the latest government guidance for the Fall 2020 quarter and we will update you when we have more information. In the meantime, we hope that you will take a few moments of your time to let us know where you are currently and what your...
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...
As the safety and well-being of students is our first priority, UCR has been closely monitoring situations related to Coronavirus or COVID-19 on campus and around the world. Based on guidance from the University of California system restricting travel, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s recent Global Travel Notice, additional guidance from...
Please note: In response to the March 14, 2020 campus announcement, all International Affairs operations will be conducted remotely. We understand that this is a stressful and dynamic situation. Information about the novel coronavirus and its global impact changes daily, making it difficult to navigate the uncertainty. We are here to help. Whether you are...
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...