Immigration Guidance
The Immigration Policy Updates page from UCI’s International Center provides the latest information on federal immigration policies affecting international students, scholars, and employees. Key topics include:
- Visa & Travel Regulations – Changes affecting student, work, and research visas.
- Employment & Work Authorization – Updates on policies related to OPT, H-1B, and other work visas.
- Institutional Guidance – Support and resources for navigating immigration-related challenges.
For immigration guidance related to graduate students, visiting researchers, and employees, please visit the Graduate Student Immigration Guidance page.
Due to evolving immigration policies and border procedures, we encourage all travelers to review International Travel Guidance, which include resources for planning ahead and understanding potential re-entry considerations.
Immigration Enforcement Policy and Campus Rights
California Senate Bill 98 (SB98)
To comply with state law SB98, if federal immigration enforcement is confirmed on campus, UC Irvine will send an “SB 98 notification." The SB 98 Notification will be issued only when the university confirms immigration enforcement activities. The notification will include details about the time and location of the activity and will not include any personally identifiable information.
Resources on Immigration
Immigration Enforcement Resources, including guidance on what to do if encountering immigration enforcement on campus, are available to the campus community.
Additionally, the following resources provide guidance, legal support, and university policies to help students, faculty, and staff navigate immigration-related issues. Whether seeking student services, legal advising, or university policies, these tools offer essential information to ensure access to
Spanish-language translations are available for select resources.
Traducciones al español están disponibles para ciertos recursos.
- Toolkit for Serving Undocumented Students at the University of California (PDF)
- UC Student Success Website for Undocumented Students (links to student services and legal advising)
- UC Undocumented Student Resources
- University of California Reaffirms Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community (PDF) | Spanish Version
- FAQs for University Employees About Possible Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions on University Property | Spanish Version
- Know Your Rights Card (PDF) | Spanish Version (PDF)
Helpful Contacts
For questions related to travel, employment, study, or your residency status:
- International Center: internationalcenter@uci.edu
- Office of Campus Counsel: (949) 824-9904