(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 ›
By IZZY Undocumented students are generally not authorized to work in the United States, though they may be able to pursue certain opportunities, such as independent contracting. In response to these constrained opportunities, many undocumented student resource centers (USRCs) across… Read More ›
By EVELYN As immigration enforcement continues to spread and intensify under President Donald Trump’s 2nd term, some elementary, high school, and university campuses are adopting measures to combat the consequences that enforcement imposes on students. Immigrant students across the country have… Read More ›
By CAROLINA Undocumented students are presently contending with heightened levels of uncertainty in light of the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential elections. This is in addition to grappling with the ongoing instability of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) federal program… Read More ›
Pre-Health Dreamers, an organization that builds a culture of inclusion in healthcare and higher education for undocumented communities, is hosting an event series in the winter and spring regarding undocumented students and healthcare careers. These events are geared towards an… Read More ›
The CUNY-Initiative on Immigration and Education (CUNY-IIE) is organizing a free conference in person in New York City on April 19, 2023 for undocumented students, educators who work with undocumented students, community members, and higher education faculty and administrators! CUNY-IIE’s… Read More ›
Pre-Health Dreamers, an organization that promotes education and healthcare access for immigrant and undocumented communities, is hosting a live webinar titled “Building Stronger Connections and a Safe Space for Undocumented Patients: An UndocuAlly Training for Health Professionals.” The webinar is… Read More ›
Hosted by the New Mexico Dream Team, “The DreamZone training is a four-day, two-hour professional development opportunity for understanding the undocumented student population and the issues that they face when attending an institution that they may have rules and regulations… Read More ›
The University of California, Merced is hosting a virtual UndocuGrad Conference beginning on July 8, 2020. The conference is free and is open to all undocumented community members who are interested in or currently attending graduate/professional school. The conference will… Read More ›
(Last updated on December 7 2020) in a 5-4 victory, the US Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end DACA on June 18th, 2020. Since then, the administration has responded by continuing to issue ongoing attacks on the… Read More ›
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 ›
By NORMA, DIANA, and CAROLINA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an executive order that was implemented by President Obama in June 2012 in response to growing immigrant youth-led organizing across the country. DACA provided a type of liminal immigration status where… Read More ›