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Growing demand at UNLV immigration clinic by students, community

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – As threats of deportation affect students and families across the country, there's a growing concern among the UNLV community. On Friday, the university announced via an email sent to the campus community that the visas of four international students had been revoked by federal immigration authorities. Aubrey Maples, Esq., a staff attorney at University Legal Services at UNLV, said deportations and terminated visas are rare, but still a concern among the rebel community. For the past few months, UNLV's Immigration Clinic has seen a high demand for service requests and support from students and their families as the Trump Administration cracks down on visa holders in the United States. 'This is absolutely unprecedented,' Maples said. 'Since November, we have seen a nearly 300% increase for request in services.' The UNLV Immigration Clinic helps students and their families stabilize their immigration status so they can focus solely on their studies. The program offers free immigration legal services, including DACA assistance to current students, faculty and staff, and their families.' 'I have seen an increase in requests for just general knowledge from both people who are students who are affected directly by their immigration status and by the general community who wish to support their neighbors,' Maples said. While the future seems uncertain for many, Maples said it's important for students and their families to prepare and plan ahead. 'Yes, the house is on fire right now. The house is on fire, it's probably not going to be put out anytime soon, but there are things that you can do to help you and your family be safe,' Maples said. The clinic also helps students navigate immigration laws and processes. They encourage students to have a family safety plan, complete with important records and documentation should the unimaginable happen. 'Students are under a lot of stress,' Maples said. 'These recent changes by the administration are only escalating that stress and escalating the instability of these students making it more difficult to graduate.' The Immigration Clinic is booked through June as they continue to keep up with the demand for services. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.