Information on DACA-

On September 5th, 2017 the Trump administration announced plans to rescind the DACA federal program. Congress was given six months to come up with a new plan. Folks whose DACA is going to expire on or before March 5th, 2018 can reapply but must file by October 5th, 2017. 

DACA application renewal fees cost approximately $500. If you need assistance with application fees, a number of organizations provide scholarships. Check out My Undocumented Life and DACA Scholars for scholarship information as well as updates. 

Interested in helping folks with their application fees? Go here. 

 

Other resources

Freedom University is a nonprofit organization supports students banned from attaining a college degree because of their citizenship status. By providing tuition free courses and assistance with scholarships and admission applications, students are supported no matter their personal context. 

MALDEF “Promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access.” Check out numerous scholarship opportunities for college students here.

College Board The information found at this link provides resources specific to each state as well as general resources. 

United We Dream Provides resources for DREAMers and offers support for those facing deportation. Through the use of intersectionality, folks from multiple identities can seek assistance knowing their various contexts matter.

Choose Your Future Are you a DREAMer wanting to attend college but unsure how? This link discusses the admission process and ways to help pay for college. 

 

 

 

If you are affected by immigration ban executive order:

• Resources through International Students & Scholars Office

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oregon: http://www.aclu-or.org/

• • If you have questions about immigration status, or know someone who is about to travel who comes from the affected countries, this is a great resource.

  • 503-227-3186

If you want to help:

• Faculty and Staff: Join the AES Community Friends program: https://www.lclark.edu/programs/academic_english_studies/community_friends/

• • 503-768-7310

  • Amy Baskin:  amy@lclark.edu

• Students: Become a Conversation Partner:http://www.lclark.edu/offices/international/volunteers/getting_connected/

• • Nick Ryan:  tck@lclark.edu

Professional Organization Statements

• NAFSA: Association of International Educators http://www.nafsa.org/

• • Travel Advisory for Nationals of Certain Countries Pursuant to Executive Order

  • Latest Executive Order Undermines America’s Safety and Values

• International ACAC: International Association for College Admission Counseling http://www.oacac.com/

• • IACAC Statement

• NACAC: National Association of College Admission Counseling

• • ICYMI: NACAC RESPONDS TO IMMIGRATION ORDER

• NASPA: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

• • https://www.naspa.org/about/blog/statement-on-executive-orders-and-senate-confirmations

• AAU: Association of American Universities

• • http://www.aau.edu/news/article.aspx?id=18366