USCIS has released DACA renewal forms and more details about the process, read more in my previous post “Renew Your DACA!“. Because it will take time for our DACA renewals to process and there is an expiration date on our… Read More ›
Immigration
Update for DACA Renewals April 9, 2014 from USCIS
Today, April 9th of 2014, USCIS published updates regarding renewal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications for those of us (the majority of applicants) who applied through USCIS. Read more at the USCIS official site: www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-process Key points to note:… Read More ›
Immigrant Justice Corps-Community Fellowship applications available!
Community Fellowships are available to students who are completing their undergraduate degrees in the 2013-2014 academic year. They will be placed in community-based host organizations, which will be selected to participate in the IJC on the basis of competitive RFPs…. Read More ›
Pre-Health Dreamers: Growing community of pre-health undocumented students!
Are you undocumented and thinking about a career in the science or health field? Check out Pre-Health Dreamers, a network that investigates and shares information on career pathways for pre-health undocumented students as well as advocates for more progressive institutional and… Read More ›
Are you undocu(or DACA)mented and want to go to graduate school?
In addition to providing information and sharing my own experiences as an undocumented grad student through this online blog, it is my hope to also share the stories of fellow future, current, and former UndocuGrads. The latest posts of former… 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 ›
“2014 Dream Summer” applications are now available!
The Dream Summer National Internship Program is a project of the UCLA Labor Center’s Dream Resource Center. It is a national ten-week, full-time leadership development program run by and for immigrant youth leaders. Entering its fourth year, the program will continue to… 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 ›
Meet UndocuGrad Alejandra, MA in Education
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 ›
DACA FAQ’s
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 ›
My experience applying for DACA
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 ›
Process of applying for DACA
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 ›