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Welcome to My Undocumented Life! A place where we can document our lives as undocumented immigrants. MyUndocumentedLife.org is dedicated to providing up-to-date information and resources for undocumented immigrants. Here, you will find the latest on scholarship opportunities, immigration news, ways in navigating the educational system, and more.
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Online Panel Discussion about Undocumented Students Pursuing the Medical Field
Harvard Medical School and UCSF’s Latino Medical Student Association are hosting an online panel discussion called “Breaking Barriers: Residency Roadmap for DACA and Undocumented Students in Medicine” regarding the journey of undocumented/DACA students in medicine. In the discussion, they will… Read More ›
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$30K AAPI Creative Catalyst Program: Open to Undocumented Individuals (with and without DACA and TPS)
The AAPI Civic Engagement Fund (AAPI Fund) is issuing a request for proposals for their 2023-2024 Creative Catalyst Program, which provides opportunities for independent artists to engage the public in critical issues impacting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs)* across… Read More ›
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Meet Dr. Norma Ramirez, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of “All Good Things”
At My Undocumented Life, we had an opportunity to interview Dr. Norma Ramírez, a licensed clinical psychologist in California, to learn more about her work within the mental health field. This year, Dr. Ramirez founded “All Good Things” (Toda Cosa Buena), which… Read More ›
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$15,000 Award for Culture Bearers and Artist Disruptors: Open to Undocumented Individuals (with and without DACA) Living and/or Working in specific California Zip Codes!
In partnership with the California Arts Council (CAC), the Center for Cultural Power will provide awards for 30 Culture Bearers and 30 Artist Disruptors. Each award is $15,000. Cultural Power is a cultural strategy nonprofit that activates and mobilizes Black,… Read More ›
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Job Opportunity: Work with Undocumented High School Students in New York City as NYSYLC’s Undocu Academy Coordinator!
NYSYLC (New York State Youth Leadership Council), an undocumented youth-led organization in New York City, is hiring a part-time Undocu Academy Coordinator to coordinate the college readiness program for undocumented high school students in New York. The position is expected… Read More ›
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Job Opportunity: Work with Undocumented Students at Columbia Basin College as their Undocumented Student Advocacy Specialist
Columbia Basin College, a community college in Washington state, is hiring an Undocumented Student Advocacy Specialist to work with undocumented students and students from mixed-status families on campus. From their job description: “Columbia Basin College seeks an Undocumented Student Advocacy… Read More ›
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Job Opportunity: Work with Undocumented Students at Cal State Bakersfield as their Dream Resource Center & MAGEC Coordinator
Cal State Bakersfield in California is hiring a Dream Resource Center & MAGEC Coordinator to work with undocumented students on campus and students from mixed-status families. “The Coordinator leads programming efforts and services to support the needs of AB-540 students,… Read More ›
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My Undocumented Life August 2023 Newsletter
It’s the middle of Summer 2023 and we at My Undocumented Life have been working hard on continuing to build our online and in person community of undocumented individuals and allies for you! The last few months, we have created… Read More ›
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New Books on Immigration Out this Year!
Many new books on immigration are coming out this year! If you’re looking for some summer reading, check out these new books: Drawing Deportation: Art and Resistance among Immigrant Children By Silvia Rodriguez Vega This book examines the experiences of… Read More ›
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Fall 2023 Study Abroad in Mexico Program: Open to DACA recipients!
The California-Mexico Studies Center, a community-based California non-profit educational and cultural organization that is not affiliated with a university, is hosting a study abroad program specifically for DACA recipients to go to Mexico this Fall 2023! This program is open… Read More ›
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“The Road to College for an Undocumented Student”: Reflections about Navigating the Educational System from Josselyn
By JOSSELYN Living in a country with limited educational opportunities is something that no parent wants for their children, at least that is not what my parents wanted for my brother and me. When my parents made the difficult decision to… Read More ›
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MinKwon Dreamers Sussan Lee $2000 Award: Open to any Undocumented Person aged 16- 28 who Plans to Pursue a Career in Law
The MinKwon Center for Community Action is offering the Sussan Lee Award of $2000 to undocumented people (ages 16 -28) who plan to pursue a career in law or attend law school or a pre-law program. Recipients will be selected… Read More ›