DREAMers and UndocuALLY

Supporting our Dreamers

Our Commitment

Foothill is committed to supporting all students regardless of immigration status and making this a “Safe Campus” through resources and services.

Foothill wants students to know that they are not alone! We stand united through continued support as a community. Please watch the video below for a message from President Thuy Nguyen.

DACA Update

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT
ANNOUNCEMENT TO END DACA

On September 5, 2017, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, on behalf of the entire Trump administration, announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

1. Your DACA is valid until its expiration date. DACA and work permits (employment authorization documents) will remain valid until their expiration date. To determine when your DACA and work permit expire, check your I-795 Approval Notice and the bottom of your employment authorization document (EAD).

2. No new DACA applications will be accepted. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will not accept or process first-time applications for DACA after September 5, 2017.. No new DACA applications will be accepted. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will not accept or process first-time applications for DACA after September 5, 2017.

3. If you already have DACA and want to renew it: DACA issuances and work permits that expire between now and March 5, 2018, must be submitted for renewal by October 5, 2017. If you have a work permit that will expire between now and March 5, 2018, and you want to renew it, you must apply for a two-year renewal of your DACA by October 5, 2017.

4. Advance parole to travel abroad is no longer available. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will no longer grant DACA recipients permission to travel abroad through advance parole. Any pending applications for advance parole will not be processed, and DHS will refund any associated fees.

5. We are united in this fight. You are not alone. We mobilized, organized, and marched five years ago for DACA, and we will continue to do everything in our power to protect immigrant youth and their families across the country. Visit www.weareheretostay.org for resources to help you and your loved ones take care of yourselves in this difficult time, as well as information on what you can do to take action now.

5 Things to Know About the Announcement That DACA Is Being Ended

On September 5, 2017, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, on behalf of the entire Trump administration, announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Your DACA is valid until its expiration date.
No new DACA applications will be accepted.
DACA issuances and work permits that expire between now and March 5, 2018, must be submitted for renewal by October 5, 2017.
Advance parole to travel abroad is no longer available.
We are united in this fight.

Please visit the National Immigration Law Center for details about each and most current information.

Other Steps to Take

1. Apply for Financial Aid

We encourage all Dreamers to apply for financial aid through the California Dream Act application.

Watch a set of videos to learn how.

2. Know Your Rights

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution.

First, it is recommended that every immigrant order a free Red Card, which details (in both English and Spanish) how to address police and ICE officials if an encounter arises.

Order a Red Card online at the Immigration Legal Reource Center (ILRC).

Second, become and stay informed about your rights as an immigrant. Visit VisaPro, an immigration attorneys' website, for useful articles on a variety of immigration topics, including

Employment-related rights
Rights of Immigrants Against Unlawful Searches and Seizures
Right of Immigrants to Remain Silent
Rights of Immigrants to be Represented by an Attorney
Rights of Immigrants to Refuse to Sign Any Document

3. What Immigrants Can Do Now

As America faces challenges in our long fight to uphold our founding values of liberty and justice for all, the National Immigrant Justice Center stands firmly with immigrant communities who make our country strong. NIJC encourages all immigrant communities to stay informed of new and changing policies, as nothing is certain.

In the meantime, here are important things to know right now.

Make an appointment for a legal consultation.
If you have been a permanent resident for three or more years, consult with a legal service provider about preparing to apply for U.S. citizenship.
Avoid negative interaction with law enforcement. Something like a DUI or conviction related to drugs can have irreversible negative immigration consequences.

The Foothill College DREAMers and udocuALLY program is administered by the Family Engagement Institute. Please contact us 650.949.7463 or fei@foothill.edu with questions or for more information.

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