Earlier this afternoon, Jomysha Delgado Stephen, President Beilock’s Chief of Staff, sent out an email to the Barnard community about immigration policy information sessions that will be held for students and other community members who are permanent residents, holders of visas, undocumented, or otherwise possibly affected by recent changes to the DACA program. These sessions will be led by legal expert David Ware; after each session, attendees will have the opportunity for private consultations. According to the email, Mr. Ware will “address the latest news on the DACA program, anticipated changes in enforcement practices, immigration status and travel risks, among other issues.”

The sessions will take place next Monday, September 24, from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm and from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Consultations will be available the same day, from 2:45 to 4:45 pm. Registration for the sessions is available by emailing presidentsoffice@barnard.edu by this Wednesday, September 20; and registration for consultations is available by emailing mavelar@barnard.edu.

If any Barnard community member is unable to make the scheduled times next Monday, but is still interested in a consultation, Barnard will cover the cost a consultation with an outside immigration counsel – scheduled at that community member’s convenience.

Stephen’s email concludes: “The College remains committed to serving the immigration and travel needs of our community.”

Dear Members of the Barnard Community,

The College continues to support all members of our community who have concerns about the recent developments in U.S. immigration policy. On Monday, September 25, we will present information sessions on immigration policy led by legal expert David Ware, followed by private consultations with members of the Barnard community who have specific concerns, whether permanent residents, holders of visas, or undocumented and possibly affected by the recent announcement about the changes to the DACA program.

At the information sessions, Mr. Ware will address the latest news on the DACA program, anticipated changes in enforcement practices, immigration status and travel risks, among other issues.

COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

Monday, September 25
11:45 am – 12:45 pm and 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Please register by emailing presidentsoffice@barnard.edu by noon on Wednesday, September 20, so that we can provide adequate space.

INITIAL CONSULTATIONS

Monday, September 25
2:45 pm – 4:45 pm

David Ware will be available for private 15-minute, one-on-one consultations.

If you are interested in a consultation, please contact Michelle Avelar at mavelar@barnard.edu.

For faculty, students or staff who have specific questions but cannot attend the September 25 presentation and consultation day, the College can offer an initial consultation with outside immigration counsel. The College will cover the cost of the initial consultation, which can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for the community member.

Students wishing to arrange for a private consultation should work through Wendy Garay, associate dean for international and intercultural student programs, at wgaray@barnard.edu. Faculty should contact Giorgio DiMauro, associate dean for international and global strategy, gdimauro@barnard.edu. Staff should contact Robin Beltzer in the Office of Human Resources, rbeltzer@barnard.edu.

IMMIGRATION RESOURCES

The College provides a list of immigration resources for all members of our community. For more information, please visit https://barnard.edu/info/immigration-resources.

The College remains committed to serving the immigration and travel needs of our community.

Sincerely,

Jomysha Delgado Stephen
Chief of Staff to the President and General Counsel