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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.

• Orange County Dream Team 2012 Scholarship

  By My Undocumented Life on December 27, 2012 • ( 0 )

  The Orange County Dream Team recently announced their 2012 scholarship open to undocumented students! The scholarship application is now available. There are 8 scholarships, for the amount of $500.00 each that will be granted to current college students continuing their education…. Read More ›

• DACA FAQ’s

  By My Undocumented Life on December 27, 2012 • ( 1 )

  1) Can I apply for DACA even though I’m still in high school/haven’t graduated yet? Yes. One of the requirements for DACA is to be currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have… Read More ›

• My experience applying for DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on December 4, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  By CAROLINA  June 5, 2012- Undocumented activists stage a sit-in at President Barack Obama’s campaign office in Denver, CO. This sit-in was part of several other actions where undocumented youth organized themselves across the nation to escalate the efforts of urging… Read More ›

• Process of applying for DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on October 13, 2012 • ( 6 )

  

  Since August 15th of 2012, eligible undocumented youth in the U.S. have been able to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). For more information about DACA, requirements, application, and updates, check out our post: “Deferred action for eligible… Read More ›

• DACA application is out- what should I do next?

  By My Undocumented Life on August 15, 2012 • ( 1 )

  

    Yesterday, August 14th of 2012, USCIS released the application for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. And today, USCIS began accepting applications. Of course, you want to turn in the application as soon as possible, but there’s no deadline as… Read More ›

• Updates on DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on August 3, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Today, USCIS provided further information about the deferred action application for eligible undocumented youth in a call held with stakeholders. The updates include information about the total application cost, what is considered a significant misdemeanor, and traveling abroad for DACA… Read More ›

• Deferred Action for Eligible Undocumented Youth

  By My Undocumented Life on July 21, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

   On June 15 of 2012, President Barack Obama announced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).  As of August 2012, eligible undocumented youth can submit their DACA applications to U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services.  Those approved, receive temporary relief from deportation… Read More ›