UPDATE: June 5, 2025: a court blocked the implementation of the Presidential Proclamation below. Under the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), the government is prevented from implementing or enforcing the June 4 Presidential Proclamation. For further reading, the motion is available on CourtListener: Order on Motion for TRO, Docket # 59. In the same order, the court extended its May 23, 2025 temporary restraining order that blocks DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's May 22, 2025 letter of SEVIS revocation until June 20, 2025, or when a preliminary injunction order can be issued. A preliminary injunction hearing has been set for June 16, 2025.
On June 4, 2025 President Trump Issued an Presidential Proclamation entitled, “Enhancing National Security By Addressing Risks At Harvard University.” This Proclamation contains provisions that suspends entry into the US any nonimmigrant intending to pursue a course of study or participate in the Exchange Visitor Program at Harvard University. This suspension is set to expire after a period of six months unless it is extended.
The EO also calls for the Secretary of State to consider, in his discretion, whether foreign nationals who currently attend Harvard University and are in the United States pursuant to F, M, or J visas should have their visas revoked.
Exceptions:
- Nonimmigrants entering the US from attending any other university.
- Individuals whose entry would be in the national interest.
The Berkeley International Office has contacted students impacted by this Executive Order, and will continue work with them and support our international community at UC Berkeley.