Over the last few weeks, the Trump Administration has been escalating attacks on non-citizen students and academic workers across the US—and we should be prepared for these threats to impact our UW community.
Our union has set up a UAW Immigration Hotline with a team of lawyers to quickly connect members facing an immigration emergency with legal resources. In the event that you or a coworker are experiencing an unexpected change in immigration status or any other immigration-related emergency, call this number: 888-416-2110.
Additionally, our Local is part of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN), which operates a Deportation Defense Hotline in WA state. To report ICE activity and get connected to immigration resources in Washington, call this number: 844-724-3737.
Immigration support & immigrant justice organizations in WA state:
- Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN)
- Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)
- OneAmerica – Know Your Rights Resources
- Asian Counseling & Referral Service (ACRS) – Resource Guide & Policy Updates
- Resource Guide: Supporting Undocumented Students in Washington State
For Academic Student Employees (student F-1/J-1 visa holders):
- International Student Services
- International students at UW can check their SEVIS status at https://isss.uw.edu/
For Postdocs & RSEs:
- International Scholar Office
- How can I check my SEVIS record? What else can I do to make sure my status is okay?
Know-Your-Rights resources:
UW Guidance & Resources:
- If you see immigration officers on campus, UW advises immediately calling your campus safety office:
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- UW Bothell: (425) 352-5359
- Seattle Campus: (206) 685-8973
- UW Tacoma: (253) 692-4416
- UW Medicine Facilities: Contact the house supervisor and/or the on-call administrator on call for your facility
To connect with other international and non-citizen union members across UW, reply to this email or fill out this form.