
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is committed to providing our community members—students, faculty, and staff—with resources to help navigate the challenges we are facing. One of the options that can be very powerful is reaching out to your congressional representatives to express your views on how they are representing and advocating for your interests. This is a fundamental right and an important tool to ensure your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed.
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In recent weeks, more colleges and universities have reported that their students have lost their F-1 or J-1 visas—sometimes related to their activism and participation in student protests against the war in Gaza, and in other cases due to minor offenses. Many college officials say they are unsure why residency has been revoked for foreign-born students or are still waiting to receive formal notification of the change. Most have yet to receive any communication from immigration authorities.
Based on public reports and direct correspondence, Inside Higher Ed has compiled data from colleges and universities across the country that have reported revocations of visas for currently enrolled or recently graduated students. This data was first published on April 8 and will be updated at least twice daily.
Travel Guidelines for International Students and Faculty
As published by The Chicago Maroon, student newspaper of the University of Chicago
The University of Chicago’s Office of International Affairs has issued the following recommendations for international students, faculty, and staff:
- Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your travel date.
- Carry all proper immigration documents and visa stamps.
- Plan to reenter the U.S. during normal business hours in Chicago.
- Notify a trusted contact when:
- Your flight lands
- You approach customs
- You pass through customs
If no notification is received after the final step, the contact person should be ready to reach out to an immigration attorney and the traveler’s family, and have access to the traveler’s documents.
- If traveling on official university business, continue registering travel through the institution’s international travel management portal for emergency support.
Be mindful of your digital content and social media presence, as electronic devices may be subject to search upon reentry into the U.S.
Guía de viaje para estudiantes y profesores internacionales
Publicado por The Chicago Maroon, periódico estudiantil de la Universidad de Chicago
La Oficina de Asuntos Internacionales de la Universidad de Chicago recomienda lo siguiente para estudiantes, profesores y personal internacional:
- Asegúrese de que su pasaporte sea válido por al menos seis meses después de la fecha de viaje.
- Lleve consigo todos los documentos migratorios y sellos de visa correspondientes.
- Reingrese a Estados Unidos durante el horario laboral en Chicago.
- Avise a una persona de confianza cuando:
- El vuelo aterrice
- Se acerque a la aduana
- Pase por la aduana
Si no se recibe notificación tras el último paso, la persona de confianza debe estar preparada para contactar a un abogado de inmigración y a la familia del viajero, y tener acceso a sus documentos.
- Si el viaje es oficial o financiado por la universidad, registre su información en el portal de viajes internacionales de la institución para recibir apoyo en caso de emergencia.
- Sea consciente del contenido en sus dispositivos electrónicos y de su presencia en redes sociales, ya que pueden ser revisados al reingresar a EE.UU.