By ALEJANDRA (Interviewed by Carolina) Alejandra was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. She was 4 years old when she arrived to the U.S. in 1989. In 2007, Alejandra received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. In 2013, she completed her Master’s in Education… Read More ›
If you are an undocumented college student and have received your DACA, make sure to check out the Scholarship America Dream Award for an opportunity to receive a $5 – $15K scholarship. To apply and for more info: http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/dream_criteria.php?utm_campaign=katie-show-and-dream-award&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=10728626&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8avdQLmBuRI9XcEJ75l3sX9fuzE4ZJXeB3krvG45aUZy4hdrv7595QRRtouef6TGXxUOeoDdCEZgP_humygD8u_hByGw&_hsmi=10728626 To qualify,… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Our mission at My Undocumented Life is to provide up-to-date information and resources to undocumented students, their families, and allies (including educators, counselors, and administrators). We post scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students, strategies for navigating the educational… Read More ›