By ASHER Dear Donald Trump, I thought about tweeting this to you, but I wouldn’t be able to express my concern in 140 characters. I’ll try my best anyway. I’m a 20-year-old guy and a third year college student. I’m in… Read More ›
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Legal services for undocumented students who are enrolled in the University of California system
If you are an undocumented student at one of the University of California (UC) campuses, make sure to check out the University of California Undocumented Legal Services Center, which can help address your immigration-related legal needs and questions. The center is at the… Read More ›
AB 60: Driver Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants in California
If you are undocumented and live in the state of California, you may be able to get a driver license. With the passage of Assembly Bill 60 (AB 60) in 2013, individuals who are in the U.S. without legal presence… Read More ›
Have a question about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA)?
Check out the website, “DAPA questions“, where leading immigration advocates and lawyers across the country are available to answer your questions about DAPA and DACA! Here are some sample questions and answers: Question: Can you be enrolled in a GED… Read More ›
Case for In-State Tuition Brought to Top Court in Georgia: Hear From Maria and Yael, Two Students Working on the Case
By RACHEL On Friday October 16th, 2015, the Supreme Court of Georgia heard oral arguments regarding a case that would allow undocumented students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to pay in-state tuition at Georgia’s pubic universities and colleges. In 2010,… Read More ›
Los Otros Dreamers: Must-read book on undocumented young adults
Los Otros Dreamers (The Other Dreamers), by Jill Anderson and Nin Solis, is a book that features the experiences, dreams, challenges, achievements (and much more) of undocumented youth who grew up in the United States and have either been deported, or… Read More ›
10/01/15: DC Premiere of Risers, A Short Film about Undocumented Immigrant Youth
By RACHEL On Thursday October 1st, the short film Risers will be premiered at Landmark’s E Street Cinema. Risers is a short film about undocumented immigrant youth who live in Washington, DC. The film features narratives by Brenda Perez and Gerson… Read More ›
Grants for Education and Community Based Projects Related to Immigration
By RACHEL The American Immigration Council is a nonprofit that supports undocumented immigrants nationwide. They have legal, education, policy, and exchange programs. Their Community Education Center awards grants ranging from $100 to $500 to support community-based projects and classroom teachers who… Read More ›
Short film about undocumented youth
By RACHEL DC Risers is a short film and photography series focused on undocumented youth who live in Washington, DC. The film centers around Brenda Perez Amador and Gerson Quinteros. Brenda came to the US from Mexico in 2006 and Gerson… Read More ›
Learn more about Freedom University
By RACHEL Freedom University in Georgia is starting its fifth year this Sunday August 30th! Freedom University provides rigorous college-level courses, leadership development, and scholarship assistance for undocumented youth in the state of Georgia. To apply, prospective students must register on… Read More ›
New report on DACA renewals from the Migration Policy Institute
Many of us who have applied for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) worried about our renewals two-years after our initial DACA approval. We also worried about having enough money to pay the $465 fee once again, about applying within… Read More ›
(11/20/14 3pm EST) Latest updates on President Barack Obama’s announcement on Immigration
President Obama has time after time said that he is counting on Congress to pass a Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill that he could then sign (let’s not forget though that his administration has deported the most undocumented immigrants).At the same time, undocumented… Read More ›
“CSUN Dreamers Approved on First Ever CSU Resource Center”
Congratulations to Dreams to be heard, undocumented youth-led organization at CSU Northridge, for their continuous achievements as they strive to provide support and resources for undocumented students. “After nearly a year-and-a-half of tenacious meetings with the California State University, Northridge… Read More ›
Recently released research about undocu/DACAmented youth
This week there have been 3 important research reports that were released regarding undocu/DACAmented youth. If you are someone who is undocumented or an ally, make sure to check out these important findings focusing on DACA and access to health… Read More ›