Informed Immigrant released a new guide on how to find a good immigration lawyer. “Whether you are looking for a lawyer to begin an immigration process or in need of a legal screening, choosing the right lawyer is crucial. This… Read More ›
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Undocumented Student Action Week with California Community Colleges
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, the Foundation for California Community Colleges, and the Community College League of California are hosting their sixth annual Undocumented Student Action Week from October 17 – 21, 2022. The week will feature a series… Read More ›
Winter 2022 Dreamers Study Abroad Program: Open to DACA Recipients
The California-Mexico Studies Center’s Winter 2022 Dreamers Study Abroad Program will offer three 4-week sessions from December 11, 2022 to January 29, 2023, with each cohort composed of 30 DACA recipients, who have secured USCIS Advance Parole travel authorization for… Read More ›
3rd Annual UndocU Conference Call For Proposals
The 3rd Annual UndocU Conference is taking place this April 14, 2022 at CSU Long Beach. Each year, the conference features the work of community members, scholars, service providers, and organizers with a focus on the experiences of undocumented people…. Read More ›
UCLA Labor Center Dream Summer 2022: Open to Undocumented Youth
Each year, the UCLA Labor Center hosts the Dream Summer, which is a fellowship program that seeks to empower immigrant youth to become the next generation of social justice leaders, create safe and healing spaces for immigrant youth, and promote… Read More ›
Join HEFAS’ 7th Annual Summit Online (June 4 and 5, 2021)
The Higher Education for AB540 Students (HEFAS) (at De Anza College, a community college in California) is proud to announce our 7th Annual Summit on June 4th and June 5th. This year’s summit will center issues of “current systems of… Read More ›
Anti-negritud: La colonialidad de nuestras comunidades
Por BETO Desde acá, a algunes miembres de la comunidad Latina no pertenecientes a la comunidad negra, se nos hace fácil apuntar dedos y opinar sobre cuando y como las protestas por brutalidad policial contra esta comunidad deberían de llevarse… Read More ›
Building Solidarity & Strengthening Ties Between the Immigrant Rights and Black Lives Matter Movements
By PATRICIA, RAMON, MIRIAM, and CAROLINA The United States is currently in the middle of an upheaval prompted by yet another murder of a Black community member at the hands of police. On May 25, George Floyd was murdered by four police officers… Read More ›
2017 DreamSF Fellowship: Open to immigrant youth in San Francisco, CA
The DreamSF Fellowship is an opportunity for immigrant young adults to serve immigrant communities in San Francisco, California. Fellows work 20 hours/week with an immigrant-serving nonprofit or public organization in San Francisco. Fellows receive a stipend of $8,400 over the… Read More ›
Coming Out of the Shadows: A Call to all Formerly Undocumented Immigrants
By ROBERT Over the past few weeks, like many others in the immigrant community, my emotions have been fluctuating between two different states: depression and outrage. As someone who lived undocumented in this country for 20 years, watching coverage of the… Read More ›
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 ›
Brown University’s New Admissions Policy: How It Came About and Advice on Applying from Current Students and Faculty
By KEVIN, SILVINA, RENATA, LINDA, ANAMARIA, and ALEXIS According to a September 12, 2016 announcement, Brown University shifted its admissions and financial aid policies to treat undocumented students as domestic students in calculating their aid awards. Here, we provide some… Read More ›