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UC Berkeley suspends work programs for international students following a new order from President Trump.

UC Berkeley has suspended its Curricular Practical Training program, which allows international students to gain off-campus work experience. The administration announced that international students are only permitted to engage in off-campus work if it is a mandatory requirement for their degree or graduation. This move follows a notice from the Department of Homeland Security, warning that universities allowing students to work solely for general experience risk losing their accreditation to participate in international student programs. UC Berkeley leaders stated they made the decision to protect students and advisers from potential immigration risks. The suspension applies only to new applications, while students with existing work approvals remain unaffected. Experts suggest the policy reflects a broader push by federal authorities to tighten immigration regulations. University officials are currently consulting with legal teams to evaluate options, including potential legal challenges to reinstate the program.

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