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February 5, 2020

Suspension of Entry for Immigrants and Non-Immigrants Traveling from China

On Jan. 31, 2020, the White House issued a presidential proclamation restricting travel into the U.S. for persons traveling from China who pose the risk of transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

February 5, 2020

Enhanced Vetting Capability and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Expanded to 6 Countries

On Jan. 31, 2020, the White House issued a presidential proclamation that expands the current travel ban to six new countries.

June 26, 2018

Supreme Court Ruling on Case of Trump v Hawaii

On June 26, 2018 the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on the case of Trump v Hawaii, which sought to contest the most recent iteration of the administration’s travel ban on certain countries. The 5-4 Supreme Court decision ruled in favor of the current policy on the grounds that the President of the United States has the authority to enact such a policy. This Supreme Court ruling does not change or amend the current policy that has been in existence since September, 2017.

January 24, 2018

Timely opportunity for DACA renewals

While the long-term future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program remains uncertain and is the focus of national debate, a federal court ruling has created an immediate opportunity for some individuals to pursue DACA renewals. The university strongly encourages eligible students and staff to act promptly. If needed, UMass Amherst will offer access to non-state funding through its donor-supported Angel Fund to aid their applications and pay for legal assistance.

December 4, 2017

Supreme Court Ruling on Latest Version of Travel Ban

On Dec. 4, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the most recent iteration of President Trump’s “Presidential Proclamation” (aka “Travel Ban 3.0”). This specific travel ban was officially called a “Presidential Proclamation” on Sept. 24, 2017, but it underscored similar and specific travel restrictions that began in January 2017 and continued through September 2017, and were frequently referred to as Executive Orders or Executive Actions.

September 5, 2017

Chancellor’s Message on President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA)

In light of President Trump’s decision today to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program or DACA, which provides deportation relief for undocumented immigrants who came to this country as children, I want to reassure our entire campus community that my administration and I will do everything within our power to provide the support necessary for our most vulnerable students to pursue their educational advancement.

June 28, 2017

Supreme Court allows parts of Executive Order to go into effect

The United States Supreme Court issued an opinion on June 26 that allows parts of President Trump’s most recent Executive Order to go into effect. The Supreme Court will consider further actions on the case in October 2017.

April 19, 2017

“Know Your Rights” Immigration Presentation at UMass Set for April 27

UMass System immigration counsel Attorney Sandra Torres will host an information session for the UMass international community focusing on current U.S. immigration regulations and knowing your rights as a non-U.S. citizen.

March 28, 2017

Concerns raised about suspension of H1B premium processing

Dear Senator Warren, Senator Markey, and Members of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation:

We write to express our grave concerns about the recent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcement that it will temporarily suspend applications for expedited processing of H-1B visas as of April 3, 2017 for up to six months. Respectfully, we urge that you seek an exemption for our institutions, which are adversely affected by this suspension.

March 6, 2017

USCIS to Temporarily Suspend H-1B Premium Processing Effective April 3

On Friday evening, March 3, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will temporarily suspend Premium Processing for all H-1B petitions effective April 3, 2017.

February 17, 2017

Statement on Safeguarding our Community

The UMass Amherst administration is committed to supporting all students, faculty and staff, regardless of their immigration status, and the campus has initiated a number of steps to safeguard members of our community.

February 10, 2017

Ninth District Court Denies Appeal to Lift Ban on Travel Ban

On Thursday evening, February 9, the 9th Federal District Court in San Francisco unanimously denied an appeal by the U.S. government to lift a nationwide Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on the President’s Executive Action barring travel and related immigration benefits to citizens and nationals of 7 countries (Iran, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Iraq) who have been directly affected by the recent action.

February 6, 2017

Updated Information Regarding the Executive Action on Immigration

For the past week there has been tremendous uncertainty and disruption regarding the President’s January 27, 2017 Executive Action. As our Chancellor underscored a few days ago, UMass is absolutely committed to international education and the continued free flow of ideas, culture and people.

February 4, 2017

UMass Amherst Extends Thanks as Graduate Student from Iran Successfully Returns to the United States

University of Massachusetts Amherst graduate student Mohsen Hosseini was welcomed back to the U.S. today by university officials at Logan International Airport, culminating a weeklong series of legal and other support in response to the president’s executive order seeking to restrict entry to the U.S. by citizens of seven countries.

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