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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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Advice regarding Advance Parole after the election results
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 ›
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Advice regarding DACA & what’s next from two national immigration law centers
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) have also released helpful information surrounding the election results and DACA. Here is their advice regarding the risks associated with applying for DACA during this time, as… Read More ›
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Advisory regarding DACA by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project is committed to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education. They have put together an advisory regarding DACA. In it, they address concerns around applying for DACA,… Read More ›
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What’s next for undocumented immigrants in the US? Reflections on the day after the elections
Many of us got very little sleep last night (if at all) after becoming increasingly concerned, anxious, and fearful over the election results and its implications. For undocumented immigrants, this election brings forth even more uncertainty. What will happen to… Read More ›
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Institute for Humane Societies PhD Scholarship: Open to undocumented doctoral students
The Institute for Humane Societies (IHS) supports students and professors pursue their intellectual and career goals. Their vision is “for free speech, open inquiry, and intellectual diversity to flourish on college campuses; for all college students to have an opportunity… Read More ›
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2017 Point Foundation Scholarship Open to Undocumented LGBTQ Students
The Point Foundation is committed to empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. They are the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students. They recently announced… Read More ›
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Advance Parole workshop at CSU Northridge
The DREAM Center at California State University, Northridge is hosting a workshop about applying for advance parole as a DACA beneficiary. If you live in the area and are interested in traveling abroad with DACA or TPS, definitely check out… Read More ›
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UndocuGators Open House at San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is hosting its first annual UndocuGators Open House for undocumented students, community members, and educators. If you are in the area, definitely consider attending and show your support! Here are more details about the event: Date:… Read More ›
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Public Policy and Leadership Conference at Harvard University
Each February, the Harvard Kennedy School hosts the Public Policy and Leadership Conference which is meant to inspire talented, driven, and diverse first- and second-year undergraduate students to pursue careers in public service. The next conference will take place on February… Read More ›
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Applying to PhD programs? Check out the IHS Application Fee Waiver
The Institute for Humane Societies (IHS) supports students and professors pursue their intellectual and career goals. Their vision is “for free speech, open inquiry, and intellectual diversity to flourish on college campuses; for all college students to have an opportunity… Read More ›
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LMSA “Si Se Puede” Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) is offering a “Sí Se Puede” Scholarship for pre-medical students applying to accredited U.S. Medical Schools. Personal qualities, financial need, academic and extracurricular achievement will be considered in the selection process. Students are eligible to… Read More ›
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PODER DACA Grant: Open to undocumented students at the University of California, Riverside
PODER is an undocumented youth-led organization at the University of California, Riverside. They recently announced their yearly DACA scholarship. Here are the eligibility requirements: Be eligible for Initial DACA request or DACA Renewal Must have applied after June 2016 or planning… Read More ›