June 26, 2018: U.S. Supreme Court Decision Upholding Travel Ban Issued on September 24, 2017
To our international students and scholars from Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, Somalia, and Yemen:
U.S. Supreme Court Order Upholds Third Travel Ban
On June 26, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld all of the provisions of the latest travel ban issued on September 24, 2017. The court order applies to the entire United States. Previously on December 4, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary order that allowed all of the provisions of the travel ban issued on September 24, 2017 to take effect immediately.
Travel Restrictions
The Immigration Alert that International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) issued on September 25, 2017 explains in detail the travel restrictions under the presidential proclamation issued on September 24, 2017 instituting new entry restrictions for foreign nationals (citizens) of the following countries: Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, Somalia, and Yemen. These restrictions take effect immediately. In April of 2018, the administration removed the travel restrictions on foreign nationals from Chad.
Please read the Immigration Alert from September 25, 2017 carefully, especially the Frequently Asked Questions section. Reach out to ISSS if you have questions once you have reviewed the previous alert.
Chancellor’s Statement
Chancellor Phil DiStefano is expected to issue a statement today in support of all of the university’s international students and scholars, expressing concern regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision. Know that as a campus community we stand together and united. Chancellor’s DiStefano’s full statement will be available on the ISSS website in the Chancellor’s Corner under News & Alerts.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Please know that ISSS wants you to feel supported, safe, and comfortable during your time at CU Boulder and in the United States. If you need to talk, share your concerns, or have any questions, our doors, ears, and hearts are always open. The ISSS office is located in the Center for Community, Room S355 (third floor). We offer drop-in advising hours Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You can also email us at anytime.
ISSS wants you to know you can always talk to us or use the other resources on campus.