Return Soon

From the San Francisco Chronicle: California’s major public university systems are among colleges nationwide advising international students who traveled abroad for winter break to return to campus before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, out of concern he may immediately issue an executive order limiting entrance to the U.S...

The University of California and California State University systems are advising international students, as well as faculty and staff, to consider returning to the U.S. before Jan. 20.

“The University of California has received questions from community members about potential changes to U.S. immigration and visa processes following the results of the recent election,” the UC Office of the President said in a statement. “While the University does not anticipate any formal changes to immigration and visa rules before January 20, 2025, we encourage international students to consider completing their travel and returning before January 20.” ...

USC advised international students in an email to return to campus before classes begin Jan. 13...

Other colleges and universities in the East Coast are sending students similar warnings. Cornell University’s Office of Global Learning warned students that “a travel ban is likely to go into effect soon after inauguration,” and advised students to be back in the country before the start of the spring semester...

Full story at https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/uc-csu-international-students-trump-travel-ban-19989253.php.