Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 6 - 8 PM
UC Berkeley
The seminar will be conducted in English with Chinese and Spanish translation
Recent visa revocations involving international students from countries including India, China, South Korea, and Iran—alongside arrests and deportations of Green Card holders, H-1B visa holders, and undocumented individuals—have raised serious concerns across immigrant, student, and diaspora communities. In California, where nearly 27% of residents are foreign-born, these developments are especially alarming. Many non-citizens, including students and long-term residents, are now receiving travel warnings and facing increased scrutiny, highlighting the urgent need for immigrants to understand their rights and protections.
Join us to learn how to stay informed, safe, and supported. Expert immigration attorneys will break down recent policy changes, including updates on policy and federal lawsuits related to F-1 visa revocations. They will also explain non-citizens' rights across various visa categories and provide practical guidance on topics such as student visa revocations, interactions with law enforcement, travel safety, and more. Non-profit leaders on immigration rights will also share key Bay Area resources. A live Q&A session will follow.
Speakers
- Zachary M. Nightingale
- Senior Immigration Attorney specializing in federal litigation and F-1 student visa cases
- Partner at Van Der Hout LLP
- Olivia Serene Lee
- Senior Immigration Attorney specializing in H-1B and Green card cases
- Partner at Minami Tamaki LLP
- Vincent Pan
- Co-Executive Director at Chinese for Affirmative Action
Hosted by
UC Berkeley Asian American Research Center; Center for Race and Gender; Institute for East Asian Studies; Global, International, and Area Studies; Academic Senate Graduate Council; and Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)
In cooperation with/Co-hosted by
Datong Society of China Studies at Berkeley; Bay Area Chinese Culture Salon
