The following information was previously included in a January 2025 Teaching Bulletin created by the Teaching and Learning Center. It has been updated in response to current events.
The Trump administration has taken a position on restricting immigration to the United States and increasing scrutiny of applicants for residency and citizenship. Additionally, the administration has significantly expanded the scope of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations nationwide. In June 2025, the Trump administration deployed hundreds of Marines and California National Guard troops to downtown Los Angeles in response to protests. In June, the White House also issued an executive order introducing new travel restrictions and visa limitations to 19 countries, placing Travel Restrictions on Nationals of Specific Countries. Previously, in April 2025, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) also terminated the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) of six UCLA students.
As a result of these actions, international educators may be concerned about ICE activity on and around campus, navigating the visa application process, as well as additional impending visa and travel restrictions. You might also be concerned about how to support your students, as some studies suggest that the majority of international students in the United States study at California institutions, including the UC system.
Resources to support international educators
ICE activities near campus, in the Los Angeles area, and throughout the nation may heighten emotions and pose challenges for instructors navigating these disruptions. The University has prepared an infographic on How to Respond to Immigration Officers on Campus for UCLA faculty and staff, which includes the phone numbers of who to call if you need legal advice. Additionally, the UC Office of the President has prepared a page on Frequently Asked Questions for University Employees About Possible Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions on University Property.
Resources to share with international students
If your students are concerned about their visa status, we encourage you to share the community-based resources we provide below. The UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars also offers support for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral scholars and visiting instructors, and information about employment-based visas.
In addition, undocumented Bruins and those with undocumented family members may be concerned about their family’s ability to live and work in the United States. Campus Human Resources has a list of legal resources for UCLA employees where you may be able to find some assistance. UCLA’s Undocumented Student Program also provides support for graduate and undergraduate students and the wider campus community.
As federal policy changes and announcements are ongoing, the UC Office of the President and UCLA have created federal updates pages containing the latest guidance and information.
Other Resources
Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars: Hub for international students and scholars, providing support with visa services, resources, and advocacy (services are available for graduate students).
Protect Against Online Harassment: Information and resources from the UCLA Office of the Chief Information Security Officer for various types of online harassment, including doxing, cyberbullying, and impersonation.
Legal Resources: A list of legal resources from Campus Human Resources.
Undocumented Student Program: The Undocumented Student Program within the Bruin Resource Center supports UCLA undergraduate and graduate students who are undocumented and/or part of mixed-status families.
Know Your Rights Card: Developed by the UC Office of the President, this resource outlines the rights you are entitled to exercise when approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.