By ILIANA There are approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. The lack of a comprehensive immigration reform bill has forced millions of undocumented individuals to live and work “in the shadows,” without work authorization, and to pursue work… Read More ›
COVID-19
[Guest Covid19 series post] Conducting Research with Undocumented and Mixed-Status Families During COVID: Ethics, Practices, and Methods
By DANIELA A growing body of research on undocumented migration explores the production of U.S. immigration policy and enforcement, including its effects on undocumented and mixed-status families (where at least one member is undocumented). Research on the lived experiences of undocumented… Read More ›
[Guest Covid19 series post] What’s Next After College for Non-DACA students
By ALEJANDRA Hello everyone! My name is Alejandra and I recently graduated from Tufts University this past May!! Yay! Although this is not my first time on this site (check out my first article where I talked about applying to college),… Read More ›
[Guest Covid19 series post] With Resilience Anything is Possible
By ABBY Dear Reader, My name is Ariadna, but many know me as “Abby”. I am an undocumented first-generation student and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient. I currently work as a Certified Medical Assistant. As a Medical Assistant… Read More ›
Announcement of New Series: “Navigating Covid19: Reflections and Advice from and for Undocumented Communities”
By CAROLINA, RACHEL, and ROBERT At My Undocumented Life, we are excited to announce a new series: Navigating Covid 19: Reflections and Advice from and for Undocumented Communities. With support from UndocuScholars at the Institute for Immigration, Globalization, and Education… Read More ›
Covid19 State Financial Assistance for Undocumented & Mixed-Status Families in Illinois
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Immigration Funders Collaborative are providing direct assistance to families that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its… Read More ›
[June 2020] My Undocumented Life Newsletter
Many undocumented community members across the country are doing their best to mentally prepare for the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision on DACA, while also participating in ongoing Black Lives Matter protests across the country (as UndocuBlack community members or… Read More ›
Applications for Covid19 State Financial Assistance for Undocumented Immigrants in California Now Open!
CA Governor Gavin Newsom Source: Rich Pedroncelli / Pool via AP If you are undocumented and live in California, you may be able to qualify for a one-time state-funded disaster relief assistance. Note: “An undocumented adult who qualifies can receive… Read More ›
List of Colleges Providing Covid19 Emergency Funds to Undocumented Students
The Department of Education has arbitrarily excluded undocumented students from receiving financial aid through the CARES Act. Notably, an increasing number of schools across the country are taking action and providing emergency funds available to undocumented students. At My Undocumented… Read More ›
Covid19 State Financial Assistance for Undocumented & Mixed-Status Families in California
On April 15, 2020, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom announced a $125M fund to provide direct financial support to undocumented immigrants and their loved ones who were excluded from the federal government assistance through the CARES Act. The CA… Read More ›