Join us in conversation with Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of “The Undocumented Americans.” At a time when the fabled American Dream is turning into a nightmare for so many, Ms. Cornejo Villavicencio’s searing debut is an incandescent and fearless indictment against the dark systemic forces of racism and immigration injustice. This event is co-sponsored by: Cornell Law School, Cornell Dean of Students Office, Dream Team, the Department of Romance Studies, and AltBreaks.
By KARLA (Interviewed by Carolina) Many of you have wondered what the process is for traveling abroad with DACA. And while I have personally not gone through the process, I am excited to announce that for the coming weeks, we… Read More ›
Ibañez Productions, who made the TV Series, Undocumented Tales, recently announced a casting call to act in a short film. Here is the synopsis of the short film: “Santiago is a Mexican teenager who migrates to the U.S. and an… Read More ›
MEET OUR TEAM Carolina founded My Undocumented Life in 2011 as a platform for undocumented communities to obtain up-to-date information and resources on pursuing higher education, immigration policies, and much more. She grew up undocumented in the U.S. for over… Read More ›
(Last updated on September 2023) My Undocumented Life and UndocuPhDs have partnered to curate a list of publications that are written by currently or formerly undocumented folks. This is a growing list that includes books, dissertations/MA thesis, academic articles, chapters,… Read More ›
At My Undocumented Life, we provide up-to-date information and resources for undocumented students. Most importantly, we strive to provide a sense of community— a place where we can share our experiences and advice, support each other, and connect with fellow undocumented students… Read More ›
MEET OUR GUEST CONTRIBUTORS! Click on the contributor’s name to view their posts. Anamaria graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education from Brown. She was born in Bogota, Colombia and moved to the U.S. when she was six years old. She… Read More ›
Should I apply for advance parole? I am eligible to adjust my status, but need a “legal entry” and DACA-Advance Parole would help me with that, what can I do? I was granted Advance Parole, should I still travel abroad? I am… Read More ›
Are you a frequent reader? How has this blog helped you? Consider submitting your testimonial and help us feature how our work has impacted people from all across the U.S. Below you’ll find testimonials from some of our diverse group… Read More ›
By KARLA Three years after DACA, more undocumented youth have been able to access higher education and graduate school. It’s exciting to see a growing number of undocumented students enter and complete law school. Undocumented law students have begun to connect… Read More ›