Recent UpdatesMarch 18, 2025: Reports of Travel Ban
As of March 14, 2025, some news sources (New York Times (subscription required) and Newsweek (no cost)) report that the Trump Administration is considering an executive order banning travelers from certain countries from entering the United States.
Mary Alurwar is a UC Davis Global Affairs’ international scholar advisor within Services for International Students and Scholars. She serves as the J-1 lead advisor and backup for H1-Bs. In October, Alurwar traveled to Germany to learn the latest trends in Germany’s higher education system. She received a 2024 Fulbright International Education Administrator (IEA) Award, which awarded her a 2-week program, travel, and accommodation grant.
University of California President Michael V. Drake issued guidance and resources for international and undocumented students and employees. Please read his statement and guidance in this update.
We are deeply saddened to share the loss of Daniel Padron, a scholar intake advisor with Global Affairs’ Services for International Students and Scholars, who passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2024, after 20 years of service at UC Davis.
