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CAFE has a 24 hour bilingual Spanish hotline phone number to provide supports for families impacted by ICE actions. Oakland County based non profit organization.

248-340-3775

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Talking with Children about What's Going on in the World (8 Tips)

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Talking with Children about What's Going on in the World (8 Tips)

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Talking with Children about What's going on in the World January 2026

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For Kids: What to do if you're worried about ICE

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Support for young adults with high school degree or equivalent to have support with career pathways, career counseling, and connections with higher education, training, and to overcome obstacles to training or jobs.

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An education beyond high school opens doors to new opportunities. From Career and Education Navigators to supports and resources we are your partners for success. Whether you are a resident interested in furthering your education or an organization who would like to partner with our Oakland80 initiative.

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Samaritas School Impact Program for Refugees

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Samaritas School Impact Program for Refugees

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Learn about how Samaritas supports student refugees with training and resources provided for parents and teachers. We are helping them thrive in and out of the classroom.

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Search and connect to support. Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help in your area, anywhere in the US.

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The Great Start Collaborative has materials to help support families throughout Oakland County. Complete this form to order materials and connect families to the work of the GSC. Please direct any questions to Loraine Cooper. GSC & SING. SAY. POINT. PLAY MATERIALS IN OTHER LANGUAGES. SING. SAY. POINT. PLAY MATERIALS IN ENGLISH.

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Educator's Guide: Working with Refugee Youth & their Families

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Refugee Youth and Families Do's and Don'ts

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Doctors and Dentists that parents have reported good experiences with their children.

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Impact of Immigration & Immigrant Rights on Schools (info & resources by role)

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Impact of Immigration & Immigrant Rights on Schools (info & resources by role)

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SIIP and RAIN programs specifically for refugee and immigrant individuals who hold advanced degree/training to help find work in their field here in the US

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As a parent, there are many ways that you can help your child succeed every single day! These bilingual parent resources offer tips on helping your child learn to read, succeed in school, and learn a new language. They also provide information about the U.S. school system and share ideas on how to build a relationship with your child's teacher and school.

In addition, you can find fun reading tips and games, bilingual booklists, ideas for using the public library, and videos of children's authors, illustrators, and musicians. Resources are organized by topic.

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Workforce Development | Oakland County, MI

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Oakland County Michigan Works! is a proud partner of the American Job Center Network and operates the six Michigan Works! locations in Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Southfield, Troy and Waterford. Each day, they assist more than 1,200 people with a broad range of free services to help them secure career opportunities.

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The first step in building a partnership with the families of English language learners (ELLs) is to make sure that they feel welcome at their child's school. This resource section includes ideas that all members of the school community can try!

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Chapter One - Enrolling Your Child in School Chapter Two - Attending School in the United States Chapter Three - Other Educational Programs and Services for Your Child Chapter Four - Finding Extracurricular Activities for Your Child Chapter Five - The Health and Safety of Your Child at School Chapter Six - Helping Your Child Be Successful in School
To request the tool kit in an alternate format as a reasonable accommodation, i.e. Braille, large print, CD Rom or audio, please contact Melissa Escalante by phone, 202-987-1745 or email at: Melissa.Escalante@ed.gov.

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Building a Nation of Neighbors Welcoming America is a nonprofit leading a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by ensuring everyone belongs, including immigrants. Learn more about how we connect a broad network of nonprofits and local governments and support them in becoming tr…

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The Oakland County Foster Closet is AMAZING! You can access the Agency Referral Form Here. In addition to children in foster care, they provide resources for low-income families

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Oakland Schools: Social Workers Newsletter (Wakelet)

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Interpreter, Translator, Bilingual Staff OS Guidance Document

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Interpreter, Translator, Bilingual Staff OS Guidance Document

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Stop stressing perfection ~ And instead stress what works.All families go through some adversity, but here's how to help your family thrive! Science tells us that these building blocks can help set or reset a healthy foundation for mental wellness.

Stress Health/Center for Youth Wellness, used with permission

Domains of Wellness

In each section, we have included a few children's books that can help support each area,

My daughters have been remote learning and I wanted to find some new online resources to get us through the rest of the school year here - I got so much excellent stuff from (this) page so THANK YOU!
~Martina, Nicole, and Jenae

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developmental tips for parenting

text: "greatstart" to 274448 (pregnancy thru 10). English, Spanish, Arabic

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link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1onmgaG64liTcRFoPS15qqQdmp3J-N5jV/view?usp=sharing

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For over 37 years, the Oakland Literacy Council (OLC) has enabled adult students to achieve individual literacy goals through a partnership with trained volunteer tutors. OLC serves native-English speaking adults who need basic reading, writing, and math skills (adult basic education - ABE), and foreign-born adults who need English reading, writing, or conversation skills (English Language Learners - ESL).

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Rochester School district adult ed

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Our staff are always working hard to serve our clients and Michigan’s immigrant communities. We encourage appointments at our offices. You can call us at (734) 239-6863 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with questions or contact your advocate to discuss your case. Immigrant workers with questions about employment issues can call our farmworker and immigrant worker rights hotline at 1-800-968-4046.

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ALERT: The Department of Homeland Security is extending the re-registration periods for the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations of El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan.

The 18-month re-registration period under the TPS designation of:

El Salvador now runs through March 9, 2025;

Haiti now runs through Aug. 3, 2024;

Honduras now runs through July 5, 2025;

Nepal now runs through June 24, 2025;

Nicaragua now runs through July 5, 2025; and

Sudan now runs through April 19, 2025.

We will publish a Federal Register notice for this re-registration extension soon.

ALERT: On June 21, 2023, DHS published Federal Register notices (FRNs) announcing the rescission of the 2017 and 2018 terminations of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua effective June 9, 2023.

DHS will extend the designations of:

El Salvador for 18 months, from Sept. 10, 2023, through March 9, 2025 (60-day re-registration period from July 12, 2023, through Sept. 10, 2023);

Honduras for 18 months, from Jan. 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025 (60-day re-registration period from Nov. 6, 2023, through Jan. 5, 2024);

Nepal for 18 months, from Dec. 25, 2023, through June 24, 2025 (60-day re-registration period from Oct. 24, 2023, through Dec. 23, 2023); and

Nicaragua for 18 months, from Jan. 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025 (60-day re-registration period from Nov. 6, 2023, through Jan. 5, 2024).

Existing TPS beneficiaries who wish to extend their status must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period for their country's designation. Please do not re-register for TPS until the re-registration period for your country begins. We cannot adjudicate your application before the effective date of the extension.

For additional information, please see the TPS El Salvador, TPS Honduras, TPS Nepal, and TPS Nicaragua webpages.

ALERT: Certain TPS beneficiaries and applicants who electronically filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, did not receive a receipt notice or their receipt notice did not include language about the 540-day automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extension. On or before the week of March 13, we will send these applicants an email and/or text notification instructing them to sign into their USCIS online account and obtain a corrected, printable receipt notice. We will also send corrected paper receipt notices by mail. Please note that, if you are a TPS beneficiary and your TPS country designation is still current, you are authorized to work. However, you must obtain your corrected receipt notice to present when completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. If you are eligible for the 540-day automatic EAD extension, any USCIS receipt notice for your Form I-765-- together with your expired EAD-- will serve as acceptable proof of employment authorization and EAD validity during the automatic extension period.

Alert: Beginning July 1, 2022, USCIS will issue a new travel authorization document to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries: Form I-512T, Authorization for Travel by a Noncitizen to the United States.

ALERT: On Nov. 10, 2022, DHS posted for public inspection a Federal Register Notice announcing that beneficiaries under the continuing TPS designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and the 2011 designation of Haiti and the 2013 designation of Sudan will retain their TPS while the preliminary injunction in Ramos v. Wolf and the stay of proceedings order in Bhattarai v. Nielsen remain in effect, as long as they remain individually eligible for TPS.

The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country's nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately. USCIS may grant TPS to eligible nationals of certain countries (or parts of countries), who are already in the United States. Eligible individuals without nationality who last resided in the designated country may also be granted TPS.

The Secretary may designate a country for TPS due to the following temporary conditions in the country:

Ongoing armed conflict (such as civil war)

An environmental disaster (such as earthquake or hurricane), or an epidemic

Other extraordinary and temporary conditions

During a designated period, individuals who are TPS beneficiaries or who are found preliminarily eligible for TPS upon initial review of their cases ( prima facie eligible):

Are not removable from the United States

Can obtain an employment authorization document (EAD)

May be granted travel authorization

Once granted TPS, an individual also cannot be detained by DHS on the basis of his or her immigration status in the United States.

TPS is a temporary benefit that does not lead to lawful permanent resident status or give any other immigration status. However, registration for TPS does not prevent you from:

Applying for nonimmigrant status

Filing for adjustment of status based on an immigrant petition

Applying for any other immigration benefit or protection for which you may be eligible

PLEASE NOTE: To be granted any other immigration benefit you must still meet all the eligibility requirements for that particular benefit. An application for TPS does not affect an application for asylum or any other immigration benefit and vice versa. Denial of an application for asylum or any other immigration benefit does not affect your ability to register for TPS, although the grounds of denial of that application may also lead to denial of TPS.

Select the country link for additional specific country information.

To be eligible for TPS, you must:

Be a national of a country designated for TPS, or a person without nationality who last habitually resided in the designated country;

File during the open initial registration or re-registration period, or you meet the requirements for late initial filing during any extension of your country's TPS designation (Late initial filers see 'Filing Late' section below);

Have been continuously physically present (CPP) in the United States since the effective date of the most recent designation date of your country; and

Have been continuously residing (CR) in the United States since the date specified for your country. (See your country's TPS web page to the left). The law allows an exception to the continuous physical presence and continuous residence requirements for brief, casual and innocent departures from the United States. When you apply or re-register for TPS, you must inform USCIS of all absences from the United States since the CPP and CR dates. USCIS will determine whether the exception applies in your case.

You may NOT be eligible for TPS or to maintain your existing TPS if you:

Have been convicted of any felony or two or more misdemeanors committed in the United States;

Are found inadmissible as an immigrant under applicable grounds in INA section 212(a), including non-waivable criminal and security-related grounds;

Are subject to any of the mandatory bars to asylum. These include, but are not limited to, participating in the persecution of another individual or engaging in or inciting terrorist activity;

Fail to meet the continuous physical presence and continuous residence in the United States requirements;

Fail to meet initial or late initial TPS registration requirements; or

If granted TPS, you fail to re-register for TPS, as required, without good cause.

You must include the necessary forms, evidence, fees, or fee waiver request when filing your TPS application. Below is information about what you must include in your TPS package. Please also check your country's specific TPS page to the left to see if there are any special filing instructions specific to your TPS-designated country.
Forms
To register or re-register for TPS you must file Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status. Eligible nationals of certain countries, or individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in those countries, can now file Form I-821 online. All applicants eligible to file for TPS under one of the current designations may file Form I-821 online.

When filing an initial TPS application or re-registering for TPS, you can also request an employment authorization document (EAD) by submitting a completed Form I-765, Request for Employment Authorization, at the time of filing Form I-821. You may also file your Form I-765 request separately at a later date. Filing Form I-821 with Form I-765 may help you receive your EAD more promptly if you are eligible. You may also file Form I-765 online if filing concurrently with Form I-821 online.

When you apply, if you are aware that a relevant ground of inadmissibility applies to you and you need a waiver to obtain TPS, please include a Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, with your TPS application package. However, you do not need to file a new Form I-601 for an incident that USCIS has already waived with a prior TPS application. USCIS may grant a waiver of certain inadmissibility grounds for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is in the public interest.

These forms are free and available on the forms section of the USCIS website at: www.uscis.gov/forms.
Evidence
When filing an initial TPS application, you must submit:

Identity and Nationality Evidence: to demonstrate your identity and that you are a national of a country designated for TPS (or that you have no nationality and you last habitually resided in a country designated for TPS).

Date of Entry Evidence: to demonstrate when you entered the United States.

Continuous Residence (CR) Evidence: to demonstrate that you have been in the United States since the CR date specified for your country (see your country's TPS web page to the left).

Any document that is not in English must be accompanied by a complete English translation. The translator must certify that:

He or she is competent both in English and the foreign language used in the original document; and

The translation is true and correct to the best of his or her ability, knowledge, and belief.

Identity and Nationality Evidence
We encourage you to submit primary evidence (see below), if available. If USCIS does not find the document(s) you submit with your application to be sufficient, we will send you a request for additional evidence. If you cannot submit primary evidence of your identity and nationality, you may submit the secondary evidence listed below with your application.

The following table explains the different types of evidence you can provide.

Primary Evidence

A copy of your passport;

A copy of your birth certificate, accompanied by photo identification; and/or

Any national identity document bearing your photograph and/or fingerprint issued by your country, including documents issued by your country's Embassy or Consulate in the United States, such as a national ID card or naturalization certificate.

No Primary Evidence

If you do not have any of the primary evidence listed above, you must submit an affidavit with:

Proof of your unsuccessful efforts to obtain such documents; and

An explanation why the consular process for your country was unavailable to you, and affirming that you are a national of your country.

USCIS may interview you regarding your identity and nationality, and you may also submit additional evidence of your nationality and identity then, if available.

Secondary Evidence

Nationality documentation, such as a naturalization certificate, even if it does not have your photograph and fingerprint;

Your baptismal certificate if it indicates your nationality or a parent's nationality;

Copies of your school or medical records if they have information supporting your claim that you are a national from a country designated for TPS;

Copies of other immigration documents showing your nationality and identity; or

Affidavits from friends or family members who have close personal knowledge of the date and place of your birth and your parents' nationality. The person making the affidavit should include information about how he or she knows you or is related to you, and how he or she knows the details of the date and place of your birth and the nationality of your parents. The nationality of your parents is important if you are from a country where nationality is derived from a parent.

You may also provide any other document or information that you believe helps prove your nationality.

PLEASE NOTE: Birth in a TPS-designated country does not always mean you are a national of that country. Please see your TPS-designated country's nationality laws for further information.
Date of Entry Evidence

A copy of your passport;

I-94 Arrival/Departure Record; or

Copies of documents specified in the "Continuous Residence (CR) Evidence" section below.

Continuous Residence (CR) Evidence

Employment records;

Rent receipts, utility bills, receipts or letters from companies;

School records from the schools that you or your children have attended in the U.S.;

Hospital or medical records concerning treatment or hospitalization of you or your children; or

Attestations by church, union or other organization officials who know you and where you have been residing.

Please see Form I-821 instructions for more details on acceptable evidence.
Fees
There is a fee for Form I-821 if you are registering for TPS for the first time. There is no fee for Form I-821 if you are re-registering for TPS.

Other related fees, such as the biometrics services fee, vary for initial registrations and re-registrations depending on:

Your age;

If you want an EAD; and

If you need to request a waiver of grounds of inadmissibility.

Please review the form instructions carefully before applying. Read the Filing Fee and Special Instructions sections on the Form I-821 web page. These sections explain what fees to pay. Refer to the chart under Special Instructions for fee information. If you do not pay the proper fees (or submit a proper fee waiver request), your application will be rejected.
Fee Waiver
If you cannot afford the costs associated with the TPS filing, please make sure to include a fee waiver request on Form I-912, Application for Fee Waiver (or other written request). For more information about filing a fee waiver request, visit the webpages on Form I-912 and on Additional Information on Filing a Fee Waiver.

If you are filing an initial application and USCIS denies your fee waiver request, you may re-file and pay the correct fees either before the registration deadline or within 45 days of the date on the fee waiver denial notice, whichever is later.

If you are filing a re-registration application and USCIS denies your fee waiver request on or before the re-registration deadline, we recommend that you re-file and pay the correct fees before the re-registration deadline . If you are unable to file before the re-registration deadline, you may still re-file after the deadline and this will be reviewed under good cause for late re-registration.

For information about when and where you must file your TPS application, please see the country specific pages to the left.

Step 1: File Your Petition
Once you have prepared your TPS package with the forms, evidence and filing fees (or request for a fee waiver), you will need to send it to the address indicated on your TPS country page to the left. Please make sure you sign your application and include the correct fee amount (or fee waiver request). These are the two of the most common mistakes USCIS receives on TPS applications. Please look above at the fee chart to see what fees you must pay (a properly documented fee waiver request may be submitted). If you do not pay the proper fees (or submit a proper fee waiver request), your application will be rejected.

Step 2: USCIS Receives Your Application
When USCIS receives your application, we will review it for completeness and for the proper fees or a properly documented fee waiver request. If your case meets the basic acceptance criteria, your application will be entered into our system and we will send you a receipt notice. At the top of this notice you will find a receipt number which can be used to check the status of your case online.

If you do not receive your receipt notice within three weeks of filing, you can call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 to request assistance. If your application is rejected at the initial review stage, you may re-file within the registration period after correcting the problems described in the USCIS notification.

If your application was rejected because we determined you were not eligible for a fee waiver, you may submit a new TPS package. Go to the 'Fee Waiver' section above for more information.

Step 3: USCIS Contacts You
If USCIS needs to collect your photograph, signature, and/or fingerprints (these are called biometrics), USCIS will send you an appointment notice to have your biometrics captured at an Application Support Center ( ASC). Every TPS applicant over 14 years old must have their biometrics collected. Biometrics are required for identity verification, background checks and the production of an EAD, if one has been requested.

In certain situations, such as when it's impossible to take a fingerprint, USCIS can waive the collection of biometrics. In some cases, we may be able to reuse the biometrics previously collected in association with your previous TPS application. Even if you do not need to attend an ASC appointment, you still need to pay the biometrics fee (if required) to help cover costs associated with reusing your biometrics.

Step 4: Go to the ASC
When you report to an ASC, you must bring:

1. Evidence of nationality and identity with a photograph of you, such as a passport

2. Your receipt notice

3. Your ASC appointment notice

4. Your current EAD, if you already have one

If you cannot make your scheduled appointment, you may reschedule. To reschedule an ASC appointment, make a copy of your appointment notice to retain for your records, then mail the original notice with your rescheduling request to the ASC address listed on the notice. You should submit your request for rescheduling as soon as you know you have an unavoidable conflict on your scheduled ASC date. A new appointment notice will be sent to you by mail. Please note that rescheduling a biometrics appointment may cause the adjudication of your application to be delayed.

If you need an accommodation due to a disability that affects your ability to go to the ASC, please go to the Disability Accommodations for the Public webpage for more information.

WARNING: If you fail to appear for your ASC appointment without rescheduling, or if you repeatedly miss scheduled ASC appointments, your TPS application could be denied for abandonment.

If there is an emergency need for you to travel abroad for humanitarian reasons, you may request expedited processing on your advance parole application (Form I-131) after you have appeared at an ASC for your biometrics appointment. Please see the travel section below for more information.

Step 5: USCIS Determines Work Eligibility
If you are not seeking an employment authorization document (EAD), skip to Step 6.

Applying for TPS for the first time and seeking an EAD

USCIS will review your case to determine whether you are eligible to work before we make a final decision on your TPS application. If you are found to be eligible upon initial review of your TPS application (prima facie eligible) you will receive an EAD.

Note: If your application is denied and you choose to appeal to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or request review of your application by an immigration judge, your EAD will be extended while you are waiting for a decision. If your EAD expires, to request an extension of your EAD, you must file a Form I-765 along with evidence of your appeal to the AAO or that you have requested an immigration judge to review your TPS application.

Re-Registering for TPS and seeking an EAD

You will receive your new EAD when your entire TPS package is adjudicated.

USCIS makes every effort to avoid backlogs at this step, but we urge you to remember that USCIS may experience a higher volume of applications in the first few months of a registration period.

Step 6: USCIS Adjudicates the Application
During this phase, we may ask you for additional documents to establish your eligibility for TPS. If you receive a request for evidence (RFE) or a notice of intent to deny, it is extremely important that you respond immediately to avoid processing delays and possible denial for failure to timely respond. Upon completion of your case, USCIS will notify you if your request for TPS is granted or denied. If one of the waivable grounds of inadmissibility applies to you, USCIS will give you an opportunity to submit a Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility if you did not include this with your TPS package. Please submit this form within the time frame specified in the USCIS notice, or your case will be denied.
Step 7: USCIS Approves or Denies the Application

If your application for TPS is...

Then...

Approved and you filed an initial application

USCIS will send you an approval notice and an EAD, if you requested one and haven't received it before this step.

Approved and you filed a re-registration application

USCIS will send you an approval notice if you do not request an EAD.
USCIS will send you a new EAD if you do request one.

Denied

USCIS will send you a letter indicating the reason for your denial and, if applicable, provide you with the opportunity to appeal the denial.

Once you are granted TPS, you must re-register during each re-registration period to maintain TPS benefits. This applies to all TPS beneficiaries, including those who were initially granted by USCIS, an Immigration Judge, or the BIA. Follow the instructions above to apply for re-registration.

Sometimes DHS must issue a blanket automatic extension of the expiring EADs for TPS beneficiaries of a specific country in order to allow time for EADs with new validity dates to be issued. If your country's EADs have been automatically extended, it will be indicated on your country specific pages to the left.

Late Re-Registration for TPS
USCIS may accept a late re-registration application if you have good cause for filing after the end of the re-registration period of your country. You must submit a letter that explains your reason for filing late with your re-registration application.
If you file your TPS re-registration application late, processing may be delayed and can lead to gaps in your work authorization.

Late Initial Filing for TPS
You can apply for TPS for the first time during an extension of your country's TPS designation period. If you qualify to file your initial TPS application late, you must still independently meet all the TPS eligibility requirements listed in the Eligibility section above.

To qualify to file your initial TPS application late, you must meet at least one of the late initial filing conditions below:

During either the initial registration period of your country's designation or during any subsequent initial registration period if your country was re-designated you met one of the following conditions, and you register while the condition still exists or within a 60-day period immediately following the expiration or termination of such condition

You were a nonimmigrant, were granted voluntary departure status, or any relief from removal

You had an application for change of status, adjustment of status, asylum, voluntary departure, or any relief from removal which was pending or subject to further review or appeal

You were a parolee or had a pending request for re-parole

You are a spouse of an individual who is currently eligible for TPS

OR

During either the initial registration period of your country's designation or during any subsequent initial registration period if your country was re-designated you were a child of an individual who is currently eligible for TPS. There is no time limitation on filing if you meet this condition. So if your parent is currently eligible for TPS and you were his or her child (unmarried and under 21 years old) at any time during a TPS initial registration period for your country, you may still be eligible for late initial filing even if you are now over 21 years old or married. You may file during an extension of your TPS designated country.

Please check your country-specific web page for the dates of the initial registration period or periods that apply for late initial filing.

PLEASE NOTE: You cannot obtain TPS as a derivative because your parent or child has TPS.

If you have TPS and wish to travel outside the United States, you must apply for travel authorization. If we approve your request, we will issue you a Form I-512T, Authorization for Travel by a Noncitizen to the United States, to serve as evidence of DHS's prior consent to your travel outside the United States. If a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer determines that you are eligible, they will admit you into TPS upon your return.

If we are still adjudicating your application for TPS, and you wish to travel outside the United States, you must apply for travel authorization. If we approve your request for travel authorization, we will issue you a Form I-512L, Advance Parole Document (APD), to serve as evidence of DHS's prior consent to your travel outside the United States.

To apply for TPS travel authorization or advance parole, you must file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document and select type 1.d in Part 2 Application Type. If you are filing Form I-131 together with Form I-821, send your forms to the address listed for your country. (Click on "Temporary Protected Status" on the menu above left to find a list of countries designated for TPS. Then click on the name of your country.) If you are filing Form I-131 separately based on a pending or approved Form I-821, check the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-131 page.

If you have TPS and leave the United States without first obtaining TPS travel authorization, you may lose TPS and you may not be able to reenter the United States. If you have a pending TPS application and leave the United States without first obtaining advance parole, we may deny your application for TPS, and you may not be able to reenter the United States.

If we are still adjudicating your TPS application, you may miss important USCIS notices, such as Requests for Additional Evidence, while you are outside the United States. If you do not respond to these requests, we may deny your application.

We encourage you to read and understand the travel warning on Form I-131 before you request TPS travel authorization or advance parole. You may want to seek legal advice before you request TPS travel authorization or advance parole for travel.

If your address changes after you file your application, you must notify USCIS immediately. For information about how to notify USCIS go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange.

Step 1: If an Immigration Judge (IJ) or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) granted you TPS, you must provide USCIS with proof of the TPS grant (such as a final order from the IJ or final decision from the BIA) when you file for your first TPS benefit (such as an EAD, travel authorization, or with your first TPS re-registration application filed with USCIS). You should also submit a copy of the I-821 TPS application that the IJ or the BIA approved.

Step 2: See the table below for filing information based on the first TPS benefit you are requesting after an IJ or BIA granted you TPS.

If the first TPS benefit you are requesting is...

Then you must...

And...

Your first EAD,

File Form I-765 only with required fee(s) or fee waiver request. You must also submit a cover sheet that states "DO NOT REJECT - TPS GRANTED BY IJ/BIA."

Send your Form I-765 to the mailing address on your country specific page to the left.

Travel Authorization

File Form I-131 with required fee

Send your Form I-131 to the mailing address noted on the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-131 page.

Your first re-registration

NOTE: Even if you were granted TPS by an IJ or the BIA, you must re-register with USCIS during each future extension period for your country.

File Form I-821 and Form I-765 with required fee(s) or a fee waiver request. See re-registration instructions above.

Send your TPS package to the mailing address on your country specific page to the left.

If USCIS denies your application, you will be informed in the denial notice whether you have 30 days to appeal to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). If you do not have the right to appeal because you were placed in removal proceedings when your TPS application was denied by USCIS, you can request that the immigration judge adjudicate your TPS application.

You may also choose to file a motion to reconsider with the Service Center that adjudicated your TPS application by submitting:

1. Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion

2. The correct filing fee, see form instructions (PDF, 257.7 KB) . Or Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver (or written request) if you are unable to pay

If USCIS denies your TPS application, we recommend that you consult with an accredited legal representative to determine whether you should pursue an appeal or motion. If you have been placed in removal proceedings, you may request that the immigration judge adjudicate your TPS application. If an immigration judge denies your request for TPS, you may file an appeal with the BIA.

You might be eligible for other immigration options listed on the Explore My Options page.

To apply for a lawful permanent status (Green Card), you must be eligible under one of the categories listed on the Green Card Eligibility Categories page. Once you find the category that may fit your situation, click on the link provided to get information on eligibility requirements, how to apply, and whether your family members can also apply with you.

Note on Seeking Asylum: Being granted and maintaining TPS status until a reasonable period before the filing of the asylum application is considered an extraordinary circumstance for the purposes of the one year filing deadline. In other words, having TPS status "stops the clock" on the requirement to file for asylum within one year of arriving in the United States, if the one-year clock has not already expired. See 8 CFR 208.4(a)(5)(iv).

Please be aware that some unauthorized practitioners may try to take advantage of you by claiming they can file TPS forms. These same individuals may ask that you pay them to file such forms. We want to ensure that all potential TPS applicants know how to obtain legitimate, accurate legal advice and assistance. A list of accredited representatives and free or low-cost legal providers is available on the USCIS website on the finding legal advice web page.

We don't want you to become a victim of an immigration scam. If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited representative working for a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization can give you legal advice. Visit the Avoid Scams page for information and resources.

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How parents can talk to their kids about puberty

Voice changes. Acne. Changing hormones. At some point, every child grows up and enters an unknown territory - adulthood. This stage of life is called puberty, and understandably, your child may have questions about why they look and feel different.

"Normally, if kids ask questions, they don't need detailed answers," says Dr. Terez Yonan, adolescent medicine specialist at CHOC. "Keep it very simple; tell them it's a normal process."

Parents should be prepared to provide simple and straightforward answers to questions about what's happening in both male and female bodies. Kids will be curious about how puberty affects their body along with how it will affect their friends' bodies. But what's the best way to talk to children about this new, potentially nerve-wracking life change?

Here, Dr. Yonan offers parents an ultimate guide to help parents and teens navigate puberty together.

First off, what exactly is puberty?

Puberty - or sexual development - is the time when kids begin maturing into young adults. They will experience dramatic physical and emotional changes caused by hormones.

Hormones from the brain trigger the onset of puberty, which is the beginning of adolescence, or the developmental stage between puberty and adulthood.

When should I expect my child to go through puberty?

Every child is different, and there's a wide age range when puberty may begin, says Dr. Yonan. Typically, puberty can begin between ages 8 and 13 for girls and ages 9 and 14 for boys.

However, for some kids, puberty may start earlier or later than this range. To ensure your child is developing as expected, be sure to make appointments for annual physicals as your pediatrician should be checking that your child is growing and developing appropriately. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's puberty, call your pediatrician.

What physical changes should my child expect during puberty?

During puberty, your child may experience dramatic, hormone-driven physical changes. Often, preteens will also experience growth spurts during this time, as well as side effects from hormones like acne and mood changes.
Your child may also experience the following physical changes. Keep in mind that these may not all happen at once, and may happen gradually during puberty:

Breasts begin to develop, and hips become rounded.

Pubic hair begins to appear, usually six to 12 months after the start of breast development. About 15% of kids will develop pubic hair before their breast development starts.

The uterus and vagina, as well as labia and clitoris, increase in size.

Pubic hair becomes well established, and breasts grow further. Each breast can grow at different rates and may not be the same size.

Your child may experience an increase in height, weight, body fat and muscle. A growth spurt may occur earlier in puberty for females and later in puberty for males.

Menstruation begins about two years after breasts start to develop. Most kids will experience a growth spurt one to two years before their period begins and will only grow about one to two more inches after their first period, then growth stops and they have reached their adult height.

The penis and testicles increase in size. Testicles can grow at different rates and may not be the same size.

Pubic hair appears, followed by underarm and facial hair.

The voice deepens and may sometimes crack or break.

The Adam's apple, or larynx cartilage, gets bigger.

Testicles begin to produce sperm. Ejaculation - the release of sperm-containing semen - may also happen.

Sweat production increases, and body odor may become more noticeable.

What emotional changes should I expect from my child during puberty?

For a lot of kids, these hormone-driven physical changes may cause changes in their mood, too. They may start to behave and interact differently with their family and friends. Baleska Alfaro, licensed marriage and family therapist at CHOC, explains the following emotional changes that your child may experience during puberty.
During this time, you may notice that your child:

Is interested in romantic relationships and sexuality. This may cause your child to focus more on how they look and dress.

Withdraws from the family unit to develop autonomy or independence. Your child may start to form their own opinions about religion, politics and the social world around them.

Is irritable and feels lost. All of the new thoughts and changes that come along with puberty may be confusing for them.

Draw closer to friends. Your child may start to have a deeper capacity for caring and sharing and want to develop more intimate relationships.

Become moodier. With hormone-drive fluctuations in mood, your child may have difficulty regulating their emotions.

Develop the ability to think abstractly. Contrary to their previous tendency as kids to have concrete, structured thoughts, your child may begin to give reasons for their choices, understand consequences and make long-term plans and goals.

It's important to remember that these are all natural feelings and will take some time to balance out. However, parents and caregivers should also be aware of the differences between natural teen behaviors and depressive behavior.

How does puberty affect mental health?

All of the drastic changes in their bodies, moods, desires and thoughts may be difficult to cope with - for both kids and their parents. It is common for teens to be overwhelmed easily during this developmental period or appear irritated and withdrawn from family because they rather spend time with their friends.

If you're asking yourself, "Why does my teen hate me?" CHOC experts offer tips and assurance that you are not alone.

When should I call the doctor about my child's puberty?

All kids go through puberty differently, but you know your child best. There are age-by-age developmental milestones you can look out for, but call your pediatrician if:

Your child starts to show signs of puberty before age 8 for girls or age 9 for boys.

Your child has not shown signs of puberty by age 13 for girls or age 14 for boys.

Your child has not had their menstrual cycle by age 16.

Your child has not had a menstrual cycle within five years of developing breasts.

How do I talk to talk to my kids about puberty?

It's important to start talking with your kids about puberty early. Through social media, TV and other kids, children may learn about sex at a young age. However, the information they receive may not be appropriate or reliable. Get ahead of the conversation by giving your child truthful, simple and age-appropriate information that they can understand.

Keep the lines of communication open with your child; "the talk" shouldn't be a one-time conversation. Explain what's happening to your child's body and let them know that what they are feeling is normal. Keep it calm and casual.

Use the following graphic to help your child understand that what is happening to their body is normal.

Get puberty tips to share with your preteens and teens

Puberty conversation starters
Use the following conversation starter ideas to talk to your kids about puberty:

"I remember feeling awkward when I was your age. Do you ever feel awkward?"

Use items around your home like tampons, pads, razors, bras or deodorant as an opportunity to ask your child, "What do you know about these things?" "Do you have any questions?" Make sure to talk to them in an age-appropriate manner.

If you are watching TV with your child and something about sex or relationships comes up, use it as an opportunity to ask, "Have you ever liked someone?" "How did it feel?" "What have you heard about relationships or sex?"

Try saying, "You're growing so much lately!" "How do you feel?" "Do you have any questions?"

If your child has a presentation at school about puberty, make sure to follow up with them when they get home. Ask questions like, "What did you learn?" "Do you understand what your teacher was talking about?" "Do you have any additional questions?"

"If you ever have any questions about anything, you know you can ask me."

How to answer your preteen and teens' frequently asked puberty questions

What is the first outward sign of puberty?

The first outward signs of puberty typically start with the testicle or breast development. Testicles will start to get bigger, and curly hair may sprout just about the penis and on the scrotum.

Breast development usually starts with small, firm, tender lumps (called buds) under one or both nipples. They will then get larger over the next couple of years.

Can puberty change your hair? Will my hair go back to normal after puberty?

Yes, hormonal shifts may cause a couple of changes to your hair:

1. Hair Texture: Hormonal shifts can affect the texture of your hair. It might become curlier, straighter, frizzier or smoother.

2. Oiliness: During puberty, the production of sebum (the natural oil that keeps your scalp and hair moisturized) increases. This can result in oilier hair and sometimes contribute to scalp acne.

Typically, these changes are temporary! As your hormones stabilize post-puberty, your hair will likely return to its previous state.

When will my hormones balance out after puberty?

Hormones during puberty may take a while to balance out. Everyone is different, so there's no specific time frame for hormonal stabilization. However, generally by the end of adolescence - or your late teens or early twenties - your hormones should balance out.

If you have any concerns about your hormone levels or notice any unusual symptoms, have your parents call your pediatrician.

Do pimples or acne go away after puberty?

Yes. For many people, acne tends to improve or often goes away after puberty. During puberty, hormonal changes can lead to an increase in oil production, clogged pores and the growth of acne-causing bacteria, resulting in pimples and acne breakouts. However, once most people reach adolescence and their hormones begin to stabilize, their acne may become less severe.

To help control breakouts, get an ultimate guide to acne prevention and treatment from CHOC.

Is body odor a sign of puberty?

Yes, body odor is a common sign of puberty. During puberty, your body undergoes various changes, including an increase in the production of sweat and the activity of the sweat glands. As a result, body odor can become more noticeable.

To manage body odor during puberty, make sure to practice good hygiene and focus on areas prone to sweat and odor. Using antiperspirants or deodorants can also help.

For more health and wellness resources from the pediatric experts at CHOC, sign up for the Kids Health newsletter.

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American Academy of Pediatrics: Parents' Guide to Well-Visits with Pediatrician

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American Academy of Pediatrics: Parents' Guide to Well-Visits with Pediatrician

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Well-Child Visits: Parent and Patient Education

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Find Bright Futures downloadable parent and patient handouts for well-child visits and assessments from infancy through adolescence.

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Understood - For Learning and Thinking Differences

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Understood.org is the resource that helps the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences anticipate the challenges, barriers, or opportunities in life and confidently reach their potential.

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Parents know who they should go to when their child is sick. But pediatrician visits are just as important for healthy children.

The Bright Futures/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed a set of comprehensive health guidelines for well-child care, known as the " periodicity schedule." It is a schedule of screenings and assessments recommended at each well-child visit from infancy through adolescence.

Schedule of well-child visits

The benefits of well-child visits

Prevention. Your child gets scheduled immunizations to prevent illness. You also can ask your pediatrician about nutrition and safety in the home and at school.

Tracking growth and development. See how much your child has grown in the time since your last visit, and talk with your doctor about your child's development. You can discuss your child's milestones, social behaviors and learning.

Raising concerns. Make a list of topics you want to talk about with your child's pediatrician such as development, behavior, sleep, eating or getting along with other family members. Bring your top three to five questions or concerns with you to talk with your pediatrician at the start of the visit.

Team approach. Regular visits create strong, trustworthy relationships among pediatrician, parent and child. The AAP recommends well-child visits as a way for pediatricians and parents to serve the needs of children. This team approach helps develop optimal physical, mental and social health of a child.

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Parents know who they should go to when their child is sick. But pediatrician visits are just as important for healthy children. The Bright Futures /American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed a set of comprehensive health guidelines for well-child care, known as the " periodicity schedule."

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Medicaid for Children / Immigrant (new 2022)

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Medicaid for Children / Immigrant (new 2022)

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Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (ICHIA) Policy

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Download the following resources to share with your community:

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MIRC's guidance for health care for Immigrants (older resource, 2013)

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MIRC's guidance for health care for Immigrants (older resource, 2013)

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Health care coverage for lawfully present immigrants overview

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Health care coverage for lawfully present immigrants overview

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Lawfully present immigrants are eligible for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace®.

The term "lawfully present" includes immigrants who have:

"Qualified non-citizen" immigration status without a waiting period (see details below).

Humanitarian statuses or circumstances (including Temporary Protected Status, Special Juvenile Status, asylum applicants, Convention Against Torture, victims of trafficking).

Valid non-immigrant visas.

Legal status conferred by other laws (temporary resident status, LIFE Act, Family Unity individuals). See a full list of immigration statuses eligible for Marketplace coverage.

Lawfully present immigrants and Marketplace savings

If you're a lawfully present immigrant, you can buy private health insurance on the Marketplace. You may be eligible for lower costs on monthly premiums and lower out-of-pocket costs based on your income.

If your annual income is above 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL): You may still qualify for premium tax credits that lower your monthly premium for a 2022 Marketplace health insurance plan.

If your annual income is between 100% and 400% FPL: You may qualify for premium tax credits and other savings on Marketplace insurance.

If your annual income is at or below 150% FPL and you're not eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP): You may be able to enroll in or change Marketplace coverage through a Special Enrollment Period. See if you can get health coverage.

If your annual household income is below 100% FPL: If you're not otherwise eligible for Medicaid you'll qualify for premium tax credits and other savings on Marketplace insurance, if you meet all other eligibility requirements.

Immigrants and Medicaid & CHIP

Immigrants who are "qualified non-citizens" are generally eligible for coverage through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), if they meet their state's income and residency rules.

In order to get Medicaid and CHIP coverage, many qualified non-citizens (such as many LPRs or green card holders) have a 5-year waiting period. This means they must wait 5 years after receiving "qualified" immigration status before they can get Medicaid and CHIP coverage. There are exceptions. For example, refugees, asylees, or LPRs who used to be refugees or asylees don't have to wait 5 years.

The term "qualified non-citizen" includes:

Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR/Green Card Holder)

Asylees

Refugees

Cuban/Haitian entrants

Paroled into the U.S. for at least one year

Conditional entrant granted before 1980

Battered non-citizens, spouses, children, or parents

Victims of trafficking and his or her spouse, child, sibling, or parent or individuals with a pending application for a victim of trafficking visa

Granted withholding of deportation

Member of a federally recognized Indian tribe or American Indian born in Canada

Citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau who are living in one of the U.S. states or territories (referred to as Compact of Free Association or COFA migrants)

Medicaid & CHIP coverage for lawfully residing children and pregnant women

States have the option to remove the 5-year waiting period and cover lawfully residing children and/or pregnant women in Medicaid or CHIP. A child or pregnant woman is "lawfully residing" if they're "lawfully present" and otherwise eligible for Medicaid or CHIP in the state. Learn how someone is defined as lawfully present.

Twenty-nine states, plus the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, have chosen to provide Medicaid coverage to lawfully residing children and/or pregnant women without a 5-year waiting period. Twenty-one of these states also cover lawfully residing children or pregnant women in CHIP. Find out if your state has this option in place.

Getting emergency care

Medicaid provides payment for treatment of an emergency medical condition for people who meet all Medicaid eligibility criteria in the state (such as income and state residency), but don't have an eligible immigration status.

Medicaid, CHIP, & "public charge" status

Applying for or receiving Medicaid or CHIP benefits, or getting savings for health insurance costs in the Marketplace, doesn't make someone a " public charge". This means it won't affect their chances of becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident or U.S. citizen.

There's one exception for people receiving long-term care in an institution at government expense, like in a nursing facility. These people may face barriers getting a green card.

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Health coverage for lawfully present immigrants

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Lawfully present immigrants are eligible for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace®. The term "lawfully present" includes immigrants who have: "Qualified non-citizen" immigration status without a waiting period (see details below). Humanitarian statuses or circumstances (including Temporary Protected Status, Special Juvenile Status, asylum applicants, Convention Against Torture, victims of trafficking).

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Abriendo Puertas / Opening Doors - free parenting videos (ages 0-5)

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Abriendo Puertas / Opening Doors - free parenting videos (ages 0-5)

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Online Learning | Abriendo Puertas | Opening Doors

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The following mini-sessions are based off of our 10 session Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors 3rd Edition curriculum. Theses sessions promote school readiness, family well-being, and advocacy by addressing successful methods of brain development, key aspects of early childhood development (cognitive, linguistic, physical, and social-emotional), early literacy, healthy well-being, early math, positive use of technology, transition to kinder, and parent leadership and advocacy.

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How Undocumented Students can apply to college

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How Undocumented Students can apply to college

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How Undocumented Students Can Apply to College - Informed Immigrant

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Learn about your options for college, including how to apply and how to pay for college as an undocumented student. We’ve compiled a list of resources for you.

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Michigan data on immigrant students in college and beyond

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Michigan data on immigrant students in college and beyond

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Michigan - Data on Immigrant Students | Higher Ed Immigration Portal

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Find policy analysis, effective practices, and new research on DACA, immigrant, and international students in higher education in Michigan.

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Adaptive Recreation Resource Guide (Oakland County winter 2025)

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Adaptive Recreation Resource Guide (Oakland County winter 2025)

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Find support, assistance, and resources below that align with Oakland County’s vision, mission, and 8 strategic goals for residents, businesses and communities.

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Strangers no Longer_Oakland Schools 2.25.25

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On June 15, 2012, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a program, called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, for undocumented youth who meet a number of requirements. Youth granted DACA are protected from deportation for two years (subject to renewal), provided with a work permit, and in almost every state, DACAmented students can apply for a driver's license.

Below you will find resources on the terms and status of DACA.

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DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)

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On June 15, 2012, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a program, called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, for undocumented youth who meet a number of requirements. Youth granted DACA are protected from deportation for two years (subject to renewal), provided with a work permit, and in almost every state, DACAmented students can apply for a driver's license.Below you will find resources on the terms and status of DACA.

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Leann.leriematta@redcross.org - Red Cross Restoring Family Links reuniting families through FREE Red Cross searches throughout the world using secure, private, safe Red Cross resources and data management not shared with other agencies. Please refer your clients to me if they express they cannot reach a loved one; we will assist them

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Together Helping Realize Inclusive and Vibrant Economies Together Helping Realize Inclusive and Vibrant Economies Oakland Thrive is a transformative force in Oakland County, dedicated to nurturing local businesses of all sizes. We focus on bridging economic disparities, fostering inclusive growth, and ensuring equitable opportunities by leveraging a network of diverse partners.

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Immigration and Refugee Resettlement 101 - Working Document

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Ch 5 is family engagement

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The Newcomer Tool Kit is designed to help U.S. educators; elementary and secondary teachers, principals, and other school staff who work directly with immigrant students--including asylees and refugees--and their families.

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Oakland Schools' Family Engagement Collaborative Directory

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Culturally Responsive Family Engagement with Immigrant Families: webinar

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Culturally Responsive Family Engagement with Immigrant Families: webinar

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Hosted by Stronger Together

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Family engagement is a key factor in student success, yet immigrant families often face barriers to fully participating in their child's education. Language differences, cultural expectations and unfamiliarity with school systems can create challenges for both educators and families. This webinar will explore practical, culturally responsive strategies to strengthen connections between schools and immigrant families.

You'll learn:

Strategies to empower immigrant families as active participants in education

How to address common challenges immigrant families face in school engagement

Ways to strengthen school-family partnerships

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Stronger Together: Engaging Immigrant Families for Student Success

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School districts across the country are welcoming a growing number of newcomer students, and educators are being asked to adapt.