ICE memo forces Berkeley to halt work permits for international students
Aug 12, 2025·Location: Berkeley, CA
UC Berkeley's International Office suspended applications for Course Credit Curricular Practical Training after ICE warned universities that improperly authorizing the program could bring personal liability for officials. The memo urges that work authorizations only be granted for degree requirements, blocking many international students from paid off-campus internships tied to coursework. University officials are consulting legal counsel and have paused processing until further guidance.
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