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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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2026 Cooke College Scholarship Program: Open to Undocumented High School Students
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is currently accepting applications for its college scholarship program. Applicants who are selected to receive the scholarship receive up to $55,000 per year towards their undergraduate education and advising. This scholarship opportunity is open to… Read More ›
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Now Booking Speaking Engagements for Fall 2025
In recent months, immigrant communities across the country have witnessed a significant increase in immigration enforcement in their local neighborhoods, alongside growing anti-immigrant sentiment. During these times, it is imperative for undocumented students, families, and allies, to come together and… Read More ›
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The US Childhood Arrivals Mural: An Overview of the Coast-to-Coast Mural on Growing Up Undocumented and Q & A with Dr. Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana
Dr. Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana is an interdisciplinary scholar whose work centers on digital storytelling, testimonial literature, diaspora studies, and 20th– and 21st-century Mexican, Mexican-American, and Chicano/a literature and culture. She is currently leading the US Childhood Arrivals Mural… Read More ›
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An Overview of Path2Papers: A Trusted Legal Resource for Undocumented Young Adults and Employers
Path2Papers is a program based out of the Law School at Cornell University, which seeks to help eligible undocumented young adults “pursue work visas and other pathways to legal permanent residency.” As part of this program, eligible individuals receive a… Read More ›
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How to Support Immigrant Families Amid Heightened Enforcement: 12 Practical Recommendations
(This post is part of a series where we are discussing the experiences of undocumented folks and their families navigating this difficult period in order to raise awareness and increase support for those affected. If you have resources to share,… Read More ›
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Mental Health Career Program for Undocumented Professionals in CA by Immigrants Rising: Now Accepting Applications
Immigrants Rising is an organization that provides a host of resources and support for undocumented young adults. More recently, they launched a mental health career program for undocumented professionals in California where they provide select participants with supervision, training, and… Read More ›
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Register for Pre-Health Dreamers’ Q & A Session: June 17, 2025 at 12pm via Zoom
Pre-Health Dreamers is an organization that was founded by three undocumented young adults who were passionate about expanding access to healthcare and higher education among immigrants. The organization hosts various workshops, trainings, and provides mentoring opportunities for undocumented young adults… Read More ›
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How Immigration Enforcement Impacts Families
(This post is part of a series where we are discussing the experiences of undocumented folks and their families navigating this difficult period in order to raise awareness and increase support for those affected. If you have resources to share,… Read More ›
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In-State Tuition for Undocumented College Students in Texas Comes to An End
Since 2001, the state of Texas has provided students with access to in-state tuition rates, regardless of their immigration status through what is commonly known as the “Texas Dream Act”. This policy has significantly eased the burden of rising tuition… Read More ›
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New Books on Immigration Out in 2025
If you are looking for books to add to your summer reading list, check out this set of books on immigration that are out this year! Bordering on Indifference: Immigration Agents Negotiating Race and Morality by Irene I. Vega “In Bordering on… Read More ›
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2025 Immigrant Progress Scholarship: Open to Undocumented, TPS, and DACAmented Students in Lake County, Illinois
The Center for Immigrant Progress (CIP) s a grassroots organization in Illinois committed to providing “protection, education, and social and economic opportunity for immigrant children and families.” The CIP is currently accepting applications for their Immigrant Progress Scholarship, which will… Read More ›
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Immigration News: Information & Resources Regarding the “Alien Registration Requirement”
On January 20, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order titled, “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” where it instructed the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with other personnel and agencies, to “immediately announce and publicize information about… Read More ›