Updates
List of Immigration Related Updates
The Immigration Policy Tracking Project catalogues every known current administration immigration policy, attaches the source documents, and highlights all new 2.0 policies. Entries are organized by date and subject, searchable by key terms, updated to report on current status, and filtered by 1.0 and 2.0 terms.
IPTP is a project of Professor Lucas Guttentag working with Stanford and Yale law students and supported by a team of leading national immigration experts. The project began in 2017 to record and preserve a complete record of all administration immigration actions. The site has been continuously updated to reflect the current status of every entry.
Entries show the current status of each policy, including whether enjoined by judicial order or amended or rescinded by subsequent administrative action.
Guttentag, Immigration Policy Tracking Project
Regulatory Sources & Checklists
UIW and Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Official Statements:
Scams and Fraud Alerts
Dear Students and Scholars,
UIW International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) have received reports that international students and scholars in the U.S. continue to be subjected to scams involving calls claiming to be someone from a government agency including the FBI, USCIS, IRS, the Bexar County Detention Center, University Police, and even 911. The caller will demand payment with a specific method such as wire transfer or gift cards to resolve an error with your record.
These calls are completely false. In some cases, the caller:
- Claims you did something wrong regarding your immigration status or taxes, and that you are going to be deported.
- Claims you are under surveillance, and that you cannot contact any other individual or go to any website to confirm this issue.
- They state that you must wire money to them to start an investigation, or to pay a fine, etc. and they ask you to provide other sensitive personal and financial information in the process including your Social Security Number, bank account information, and other identity documents.
Even if the caller already has a lot of information about you, do not share any additional personal or financial information such as your SSN, bank account, or debit/card information.
Stay informed and aware of U.S. Laws and systems:
- No government agency or agent will call you to demand payment over the phone.Even in cases where legitimate money is owed (such as taxes) the government will communicate with you in writing, not over the phone.
- 911 is not a number that you will receive a call from. The only time that 911 may legitimately show up as a number in your caller ID is in the case of a “Reverse 911” call (which will give safety information advising a threat in your area, and is usually a recorded message. Very similar to the RAVE Alert system).
- The government will not demand a particular method of payment (such as wire transfer, gift cards, etc.). There will be multiple methods of payment available.
- The government will not ask for your personal or financial information such as your SSN, bank account information, credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
- The government will not threaten arrest or deportation over non-payment.
- A government agent cannot remain anonymous- they must disclose badge information.
UIW Resources
Emergency assistance for UIW travelers
If you are an international student traveling abroad and are not permitted to enter the U.S., please contact the International Student & Scholar Services office at 210-805-5705 during regular business hours (8 a.m.–5 p.m.). During non-business hours, contact University Police at 210-805-6030. The UIW Police will contact an International Affairs member immediately.
Reporting an Incident
The University of the Incarnate Word provides all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and San Antonio community members the ability to bring their concerns and observations to the attention of university officials through the use of the following reporting systems.
To report a student conduct, gender/sex discrimination, general complaint, administrative, department complaint, behavioral intervention, or academic issue, click on Report an Incident tab at www.uiw.edu/campuslife/reportanincidentorgeneralconcern.html.
If this is an emergency, call 829-6030 (on campus) or 911 (off campus).
ISSS Information Sessions/ Appointments
Students with travel concerns can email intl@uiwtx.edu to schedule an Travel Advisory Appt. At this session, staff from UIW International Students and Scholars services will provide updates regarding how the new Executive Orders impact immigration status for our current students and scholars.
UIW Support Offices
International Student & Scholar Services Office
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) provides support to international students, visiting scholars and exchange students in matters related to their non-immigrant status by complying with immigration rules and federal regulations. ISSS advisors know the demands connected with studying in another country and they support the education, social, and cultural dimension of international education at the University of the Incarnate Word.
Schedule an appointment by selecting the advisor appointment button below, e-mailing intl@uiwtx.edu, or calling (210) 805-5705. Be sure to include your full name, your student ID, and a phone number we can reach you and available times. You will then receive an email to your UIW-issued email to confirm your appointment time.
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Behavioral Health Services
The ever-challenging demands of growth, change, and the expanding horizons of learning are at times stressful and often require an adjustment of attitudes and coping skills. We are here to help you succeed! Our staff of professional counselors are dedicated to helping you reach your goals. Counseling services are available to students enrolled at the University of the Incarnate Word and its affiliate high schools. Consultation services are available to faculty, staff, and administrators. The Counseling Services Center is located in the Administration Building, Suite 438. For appointments, please make an appointment at 210-832-5656.
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CARE Team Referral
The UIW Campus Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to a proactive, coordinated, and planned approach to the identification, prevention, assessment, management, and ensuring of interpersonal and behavioral safety and well-being of The University of the Incarnate Word students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
If you, a friend, or a classmate is experiencing any of the below, feel free to reach out to the CARE team for help or contact UIW ISSS and we will help you complete the online referral form.
Concerning Behaviors Community Members May See
- Direct statements indicating distress
- Exaggerated personality traits (compared to baseline)
- Dramatic change in energy level (either way)
- Dramatic change in “typical” behaviors
- Extreme disorientation and/or out of touch with reality
- Frequent state of intoxication (alcohol or drugs)
- Intentional or unintentional overdose
- Deterioration of quality of work
- Disorganized or erratic performance or behavior
- Sending frequent, lengthy, ranting or threatening e-mails
- Paranoia that a student groundlessly believes they are being targeted;
- Writings or speaking that conveys clear intentions to harm self or others or that seems bizarre
- Evidence of expressed intent: self-injurious behavior, such as cutting, burning, etc.
- Suicidality, that is, if a person
- Talks About: Being a burden to others; Feeling trapped; experiencing unbearable pain; having no reason to live; Killing themselves
- Behavior: Increased use of alcohol or drugs; Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online for materials or means; Acting recklessly; Withdrawing from activities; Isolating from family and friends; Sleeping too much or too little; Visiting or calling people to say goodbye; Giving away prized possessions; Aggression
- Moods: Depression; Loss of interest; Rage; Irritability; Humiliation; Anxiety
- Homicidal ideation
- Flat affect or extreme lack of responsiveness
- Elevated displays of anger
- Violent fantasy content
- Interest in previous shooting situations
- Alarming/inappropriate references to bombs or ammunition
- Alarming/inappropriate infatuation with fire or firearms
- Unusual interest in police, military, terrorist activities and materials
- Acts motivated by hatred or discrimination
- Disappearances, kidnappings or missing persons