Immigration and DACA: Immigration Concerns
Practical and research-based resources for understanding immigration and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).
Rice University Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS)
- Information and Resources for Recent Immigration UpdatesCheck this OISS page to see President Leebron's message to the Rice community and for crucial immigration information and links.
- Rice University Policy No. 842, “Immigration and Visa Policy”Version issued Jan. 10, 2017. Before making crucial decisions, check University Policies to make sure you have the latest version
Travel Advisories
- FAQ on International TravelLink provided for the Rice community by Rice's OISS and updated by the immigration law firm Foster.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds the public that the United States offers immigration and related services that may help people affected by emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, including the Israel-Hamas conflict.Unforeseen circumstances, such as natural catastrophes (hurricanes, wildfires, severe weather, etc.), national emergencies (public health emergencies), severe illness (including COVID), or conflicts abroad, can sometimes affect the processing of your USCIS application, petition, or immigration request.
- Travel AdvisoriesUS Department of State travel advisories across the globe. Advice ranges from 1 -- exercise normal precautions to 4 -- do not travel.
Helping Organizations
- International Refugee Assistance ProgramStudent-driven organization that matches law school students with pro bono (free) supervising attorneys to help refugee applicants successfully navigate the rules and processes for resettlement in a safe third country. See the list of U.S. participating law schools. The organization also participated in providing legal counsel to those stranded at U.S. airports due to the travel ban.
Border Crisis
- Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of MexicoPresident Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met [November 17, 2023] with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico, in San Francisco, California.
- US Government Shutdown Threats Center Around Senate Border BillVOA (Voice of America) January 18, 2024
- Court allows Border Patrol to cut Texas’ razor wire along Rio GrandeSCOTUS blog January 22, 2024
- Texas governor ignores Supreme Court ruling, adds more razor wire to borderCites U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3, January 26, 2024
- Operation Lone StarIn 2021, Governor Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star, deploying the Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety to the southern border.
- Press Release: Biden Administration’s Policies Have Fueled Worst Border Crisis in U.S. HistoryHouse Committee on Oversight and Accountability January 17, 2024
- Border Crossing Data Annual Release 2023from Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Chronicle of Higher Education
- International Students Surge Back to U.S. CampusesNovember 13, 2023
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