Immigrant Students Resources

Immigration/Undocumented Students

The college follows applicable state and federal laws, as well as college policies, that protect the privacy of student and employee information, including immigration status. Any requests for private information are stringently reviewed for documented written consent to disclosure or other lawful basis, such as a judicial or court order that requires disclosure.

The college’s Office of Public Safety is not an agency with authority or jurisdiction to enforce federal immigration law; rather, the function of Public Safety is to support a safe learning and campus environment, and within its capabilities, to contribute to the overall college mission. Further, please note:

• Public Safety does not ask the immigration status of an individual, including a victim, complainant, witness, or person who calls or requests assistance;
• Public Safety does not stop, question, or investigate an individual based solely on actual or suspected immigration or citizenship status;
• Public Safety does not perform the functions of a federal immigration officer or otherwise engage in the enforcement of federal immigration law.

Note: Any government agent or law enforcement officer visiting campus for the purpose of seeking access to college records, information, staff, students, or facilities (such as buildings, offices, classrooms, or other spaces) should be immediately referred and directed to the Office of Public Safety (716-614-6400 or x6400 or x2555 for NFCI from any campus phone) and the Office of the President (716-614-5902) before responding to a request.

• Any suspected immigration or enforcement action on campus should be immediately referred to the Office of Public Safety and the Office of the President
• Public Safety and the Office of the President are the designated points of contact for any law enforcement, including immigration law enforcement, requests.