Trump Administration Cancels Student Visas for UC San Diego Students

The Trump Administration rescinded F-1 visas from five UC San Diego students without prior notice.
university announced
Friday.

The big picture:

The
State Department
has
pulled hundreds
regarding foreign student visas as the Trump administration advances a wide-ranging immigration crackdown that targets
college campuses
.

• Last week, numerous international student visas were revoked across various institutions.
  California campuses
  including UCSD, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, and Stanford, the
  LA Times reports
  .

Driving the news:

It seems the administration is targeting
pro-Palestinian activists
However, the “federal government has not provided explanations for the reasons behind these terminations,” according to UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla in the campus notification.

• The impacted students have received notifications, though they haven’t been specifically identified, and the school is endeavoring to provide assistance.
• A fellow international student from UCSD was likewise held and sent back across the border the previous week.

What they’re saying:

Khosla stated that recent federal immigration measures, happening either at the local level, within the UC system, or nationwide, are causing significant concern among many members of our campus community.

• “UC San Diego thrives due to the contributions made by our international students, and we are delighted to attract some of the most brilliant minds globally,” he stated.
• UCSD and the
  University of California
  are tracking federal activities and are motivating students to utilize their lawful privileges.

Zoom in:

The UC system’s
“Know Your Rights” card
describes the legal safeguards one should be aware of during interactions with police.

• UCSD’s
  Office of International Services and Outreach
  is also providing
  immigration policy updates
  .

What we’re watching:

The California State University system is providing guidance on this matter.
Faculty, staff, and students are advised to “exercise extreme caution” when contemplating international trips due to recent federal immigration enforcement activities.

• “Issues related to immigration policies, procedures, travel restrictions, along with health and safety concerns, are changing frequently and typically can’t be thoroughly evaluated or predicted beforehand,” the document states.
  CSU guidance
  says.
• It remains uncertain whether any CSU or San Diego State University student visas have been rescinded.