Immigration Enforcement Policies, Procedures and FAQ
UC San Diego is committed to cultivating and maintaining a campus environment that is safe and welcoming for all members of our community, regardless of immigration status. This information will help you know your rights and the steps to take in the event federal immigration agents come on campus to enforce the law.
Please note, the procedures and information below relate only to immigration enforcement activities. Federal immigration agencies are periodically on campus for non-enforcement activities, which can include recruitment and other activities related to normal immigration visa processing.
- If you are advised that an immigration officer is expected to enter, will enter or has entered the campus to execute a federal immigration order, please notify UC San Diego Police at (858) 534-4357 as soon as possible.
- All students, faculty and staff responding to or having contact with an immigration officer executing a federal immigration order, should refer the entity or individual to the Office of Campus Counsel, WarrantQuestions@ucsd.edu, for purposes of verifying the legality of any warrant, court order or subpoena.
- If you are or may be subject to an immigration order or inquiry on campus, please contact the following:
Unless permitted by federal and state education privacy laws, the designees above are prohibited from discussing your personal information — including immigration status — with, or revealing that personal information to, anyone.
FAQs for University Employees About Possible Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions on University Property
We know that many members of the University of California community are concerned about immigration enforcement actions that may occur across the country and have asked about the possibility that enforcement actions could occur at UC. This FAQ responds to your questions and provides information about how to respond in such a situation. Please keep in mind that as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and practices may continue to evolve, and we will update this guidance as warranted.
- Will University Police Officers work with federal immigration officers to apprehend and remove individuals from campus?
- Can UC prevent federal immigration enforcement officers from coming on campus or entering hospitals, clinics or other University property?
- What federal immigration enforcement officers might seek access to the campus, and what authority do they have?
- Will federal immigration enforcement agencies target UC campuses?
- Can federal immigration enforcement officers enter houses, residence halls and apartments without consent from occupants?
- Can federal immigration enforcement officers enter University hospitals and clinics?
- What should I do if a federal immigration officer enters a University hospital or clinic with a person who is already in their custody for the purposes of obtaining medical care for that person?
- What should I do if a federal immigration officer insists on removing a patient of a University hospital or clinic against medical advice, and that patient is already in the custody of the immigration officer?
- What does a federal immigration enforcement warrant allow an immigration officer to do?
- What should I do if a federal immigration enforcement officer presents me with a warrant?
- What should I do if a federal officer asks me for or gives me a subpoena for personally identifiable private information or records about a student, employee or patient?
- Does it make a difference if information is requested about an international student?
- Does it make a difference if information is requested about a foreign national employee on an H-1B nonimmigrant visa status or working pursuant to F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training?
- Will the University notify the campus community if immigration enforcement occurs on campus?
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