Just like any member of the public, immigration enforcement officers can enter public areas without a warrant. However, such officers are not permitted to access nonpublic areas of Caltech without permission from an authorized Caltech representative[i] or without appropriate legal authorization (e.g., a judicial warrant). Members of the Caltech community are not authorized to provide consent to immigration enforcement officers for access to nonpublic areas or to Caltech records unless instructed to do so by Caltech Security or the Office of the General Counsel. If a Caltech community member provides consent without proper authority, immigration enforcement officers may be permitted to take enforcement action in nonpublic spaces.
Not often, we receive about 1-5 applications per year.
Yes, the Caltech Center for Inclusion and diversity serves as a safe space for undocumented students.
Caltech does not offer direct legal support. However, the International Office can provide students with a list of attorneys/firms.