The Trump administration is temporarily restoring immigration status for many international students, including those at UC and Xavier. Students like Jiarong Ouyang, a UC doctoral candidate, had their visas pulled suddenly, throwing their futures into chaos. Ouyang and others sued, pushing ICE to backtrack during a court hearing.

Judge Jeffrey White wasn’t impressed with the government’s flip-flopping. Many students lost jobs, research time, and peace of mind. Even though some visas are reactivated, students still worry about lasting impacts. Ouyang, who has a 3.94 GPA and a family here, had his visa revoked over an old dropped charge. For now, students are breathing a little easier — but trust remains shaken.