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Abstract

This paper examines the barriers to school enrollment experienced by 1.25 generation Mexican and Central American immigrants who are undocumented. Arriving between the ages of 13 to 17, a segment of 1.25 generation youth never enroll in traditional K-12 schooling in the United States. Existing literature shows that work demands conflict with traditional U.S. schooling and that lack of information presents barriers to enrollment. I build on existing knowledge by showing that these barriers are gendered. Consistent with existing studies, I find economic needs push 1.25 generation men into low-wage work rather than school. Paid work demands, however, was not the main barrier encountered by 1.25 generation young women. Rather, providing unpaid care work along with lack of information and support kept young women out of school. Ultimately, I urge stakeholders to expand how we think about the work demands keeping 1.25 generation youth out of schooling and call for more targeted supports to address their enrollment barriers.

Introduction

K-12 school settings are important sites of access to resources for undocumented immigrants who enter the United States in childhood (Gonzales, 2016, Vidal de Haymes et al., 2018). Not all undocumented immigrants arriving before the age of 18, however, interact with the U.S. K-12 system. Indeed, undocumented immigrants who arrive as teenagers-the 1.25 generation-may never enroll in traditional U.S. schooling. These young people find themselves out of reach of the public education system and the resources embedded in schools. An emerging scholarship has begun to elucidate the enrollment barriers keeping some 1.25 generation immigrants out of schooling. The economic imperative to work and provide for themselves and their families, this literature finds, shuts out the 1.25 generation from schooling (Allard, 2015, Allard, 2016, Jefferies, 2014, Martinez, 2019, Vidal de Haymes et al., 2018). Moreover, lack of information about K-12 schooling creates barriers to enrollment for 1.25 generation youth (Allard, 2016, Evans et al., 2019, Jefferies, 2014, Martinez, 2019, Vidal de Haymes et al., 2018).

I examine the enrollment barriers encountered by 1.25 generation immigrants through interviews with 20 undocumented Mexican and Central American young adults in Illinois. The findings build on existing knowledge by demonstrating these barriers are gendered. The gendered barriers encountered means stakeholders, including researchers, schools, and human service providers, must expand how we conceptualize the work demands keeping 1.25 generation immigrants out of K-12 schooling and develop targeted supports. Before detailing the findings, I provide an overview of the 1.25 generation along with federal and state laws impacting the school enrollment of undocumented immigrants. I then review relevant research and describe the study's methodology.

Section snippets

Undocumented 1.25 generation immigrants

Immigrant populations have been categorized into generations based on their age-at-arrival and nativity. The 1st generation is composed of immigrants arriving as adults, and the 2nd generation includes native-born individuals with immigrant parents (Rumbaut, 2004). Immigrants arriving in childhood occupy a space in-between the 1st and 2nd generations; although foreign-born, they experience part of their childhood and socialization in the United States (Rumbaut, 2004). To account for expected

Methods

The data used in this paper draws from a broader project which examined the pathways to adulthood of undocumented Mexican and Central American 1.25 generation immigrants. Although this paper draws on the 20 participants who never or only temporarily enrolled, the larger project consisted of 40 undocumented young adults (ages of 18 to 34) who immigrated between the ages of 13 to 17.

Narrative inquiry, a qualitative method utilizing stories as data, informed the overall study. Because storytelling

Findings

Studies on the barriers to K-12 enrollment for 1.25 generation immigrants have identified the need to work as the principal barrier to enrollment. Lack of information and support have also been identified as barriers. I nuance existing findings by showing differences in the barriers encountered by 1.25 generation men and women. I begin by describing what prohibited teenage boys from enrolling in schooling. I then describe the barriers faced by 1.25 generation women.

Discussion

Despite the right to a K-12 education secured by Plyler v. Doe, a segment of 1.25 generation undocumented youth is shut out of schooling. A small but growing literature has shed light on what keeps these young people out of school. I add to existing knowledge by demonstrating that the enrollment barriers encountered by 1.25 generation youth are gendered.

The central finding in available studies with 1.25 generation youth is that work demands conflict with traditional U.S. schooling (Allard, 2015

CRediT authorship contribution statement

Daysi Ximena Diaz-Strong: Conceptualization, Methodology, Writing - review & editing.

Declaration of Competing Interest

There are no conflict of interests to declare.

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I immigrated with my mother and two sisters to the United States in the fall of 1985 from Ecuador, two years after my father became one of the thousands of Ecuadorians who migrated because of the oil price crash of the early 1980s .

Then On November 6, 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed IRCA, the Immigration Reform and Control Act , enabling undocumented immigrants to become Legal Permanent Residents, otherwise known as green card holders.

Sporting a drab dark brown suit with a row of white men behind him, a flurry of cameras captured President Ronald Reagan signing IRCA into existence, immortalizing the moment one of the most significant immigration laws excluded my family.

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Ten years old at its signing, 20 years passed before I became a Legal Permanent Resident in 2006.

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Standing in my kitchen, I stared at the torch of Lady Liberty printed on the letter's background. The soft yellow walls, mint green cabinets, and abundant sunlight that normally filled my kitchen with light and airiness darkened, and the air vacated through my nostrils.

After 21 years as the excluded undocumented immigrant, I never imagined inclusion would feel like a clenched jaw and pounding chest. The welcoming tone of the notification of the approval letter and the warmth of the torch of Lady was jolting. Lady Liberty, what changed? Why am I just now being welcomed?

When I left Ecuador, I longed to be welcomed in the United States-to feel safe again. A few months after my father immigrated, I witnessed my older sister's hit-and-run car accident. I sat next to my sister's unconscious limp body, blood dripping from her forehead, and her ankle turned a full 90 degrees from her leg.

Through the many months of recovery after her accident-requiring all my mother's attention-I found myself alone with the unnamed demons penetrating my childhood. My sister eventually physically recovered. Her broken leg and arm healed. Her hair, shaved to replace the broken skull bone with a metal plate, grew back. But my shattered sense of safety never fully recovered.

Rather than finding safety in the United States, I discovered my humanity and worthiness would be endlessly debated. For twenty-one years, I was the demonized immigrant who did not belong, whose mere presence was contentious, and who was excluded by IRCA.

Since IRCA, the United States' exclusion arsenal has magnified, with border enforcement spending increasing from $263 million in 1990 to $4.9 billion in 2021 . In the meantime, Congress has failed to pass legalization reform and recent negotiations between the White House and Senate negotiators appear headed to impose further border restrictions and expand the government's ability to exclude new arrivals.

The anger I hold surprises me. I am in, after all.

In her 2021 book, Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence and Grief , author Victoria Chang grapples with the unanswerable questions she carries about her family ' s history and immigration story from China. " I wonder why any of this matters," she writes. " Lucky people are supposed to live in the future."

I lucked out. After three failed petitions to become a Legal Permanent Resident, the first in 1990, the second in 1997, and the third in 2002, my fourth petition-based on marriage to a U.S. citizen-was approved. If I had never married a U.S. citizen, affording me the privilege to petition and the financial means to cover the many filing fees and years of attorney costs, I may not have been granted citizenship.

The grief my anger hides craves acknowledgment of the harms of exclusion: feeling unsafe, unworthy, and invisible as a full human but hyper-visible as the unwanted alien. My grief craves meaning beyond luck. My grief struggles with the fact that my humanity never mattered to politicians negotiating immigration law.

In 2021, I attended my sister ' s naturalization ceremony holding hands with my anger. When I realized the ceremony would be held outside because of the COVID pandemic, anger squeezed my hand. It was a windy Chicago morning failing to reach 50 degrees and my jacket was in the car.

My sister was ushered to plastic chairs spread six feet apart. There were no chairs for the guests. Some leaned against the fence surrounding the courtyard of the Dirksen Federal Building. With the cutting look I perfected during my doctoral studies at the University of Chicago- arms crossed, slight head tilt, unflinching eyes, and smirk-I sat on the corner of a long gray bench and waited for the judge ' s remarks.

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For a moment, anger let go of me. Maybe it was the full blue sky or the sun shining directly on my body, making the cool morning bearable and warming me up in between the gusts of winds, or the sounds of the birds and the city waking up. Maybe it was because it was the welcome I had been waiting for.

Today the White House appears ready to trade asylum seekers for aid to Ukraine and Israel . Texas recently passed a law, making crossing into the state illegal. In Chicago, where many new arrivals are being bused, some City Council aldermen want the city's sanctuary status repealed .

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My journey feels far from the experiences of recent arrivals and the scale of the needs of current migrants is much larger. Yet, the experience of being dehumanized and used as a chess piece, while politicians develop new forms of exclusion, stretches across time .

As I witness politicians use new arrivals as bargaining chips and develop new ways to exclude people seeking safety and opportunity, the anger of feeling unwelcomed for 21 years resurfaces.

I wonder how it would feel if immigrants were welcomed instead.

It's been a long and difficult journey. Immigrants make the United States better. I hope the United States lives up to the hopes and dreams you had when you came here. I know this is what I needed then and now.

Daysi Ximena Diaz-Strong

Daysi Ximena Diaz-Strong is an assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago and a Public Voices fellow with the OpEd Project. Her research examines the educational and developmental trajectories of undocumented immigrants.

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"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand immigration in the US."
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"An indispensable guide to the current debate on immigration. If you are at all uncertain about how to deal with anti-immigrant arguments, you will find Chomsky's book a perfect response. She makes her points with clarity and uses unassailable evidence while offering constructive short- and long-term solutions."
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"[Chomsky] not only demolishes virtually every myth about immigrants and immigration to the US, but also offers policymakers and activists solutions for tackling many of the issues created by globalization and an immigration policy grounded in falsehoods, and in so doing destroys the greatest myth of all: that nothing can be done."
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A Note on Terminology

Introduction, 2018

Introduction, 2007

PART ONE: IMMIGRANTS AND THE ECONOMY

Myth 1. Immigrants take American jobs
Myth 2. Immigrants compete with low-skilled workers and drive down wages
Myth 3. Unions oppose immigration because it harms the working class
Myth 4. Immigrants don't pay taxes
Myth 5. Immigrants are a drain on the economy
Myth 6. Immigrants send most of what they earn out of the country in the form of remittances

PART TWO: IMMIGRANTS AND THE LAW

Myth 7. The rules apply to everyone, so new immigrants need to follow them just as immigrants in the past did
Myth 8. The country is being overrun by illegal immigrants
Myth 9. The United States has a generous refugee policy

PART THREE: IMMIGRATION AND RACE

Myth 10. The United States is a melting pot that has always welcomed immigrants from all over the world
Myth 11. Since we are all the descendants of immigrants here, we all start on equal footing
Myth 12. Today's immigrants threaten the national culture because they are not assimilating
Myth 13. Today's immigrants are not learning English, and bilingual education just adds to the problem

PART FOUR: HOW HAVE US POLICIES CREATED IMMIGRATION?

Myth 14. Immigrants only come here because they want to enjoy our higher standard of living
Case Study: The Philippines

PART FIVE: THE DEBATE AT THE TURN OF THE MILLENNIUM

Myth 15. The American public opposes immigration, and the debate in Congress reﬂects that
Myth 16. The overwhelming victory of Proposition 187 in California shows that the public opposes immigration
Myth 17. Immigration is a problem
Myth 18. Countries need to control who goes in and out
Myth 19. We need to protect our borders to prevent criminals and terrorists from entering the country
Myth 20. If people break our laws by immigrating illegally, they are criminals and should be deported
Myth 21. The problems this book raises are so huge that there's nothing we can do about them

Epilogue
Timeline
Acknowledgments
Notes

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Contents

PREFACE ix
INTRODUCTION 1

CHAPTER 1
Where Did Illegality Come From? 23

CHAPTER 2
Choosing to Be Undocumented 40

CHAPTER 3
Becoming Illegal 71

CHAPTER 4
What Part of "Illegal" Do You Understand? 87

CHAPTER 5
Working (Part 1) 113

CHAPTER 6
Working (Part 2) 130

CHAPTER 7
Children and Families 152

CHAPTER 8
Solutions 181

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 209
NOTES 210
INDEX 238

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About Us

The Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health (CIMH) is a collaborative community based and research informed initiative that is a partnership between immigrants regardless of status, mental health practitioners, community organizers, researchers, and allies. CIMH works to promote awareness of and access to culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services through education, advocacy and resource sharing in order to improve and facilitate access to services for those who are undocumented or of mixed status.

We envision fair, equal, linguistically, and culturally accessible mental health services free from stigma and fear for all refugees and immigrants regardless of status.

The figure to the above illustrates the stakeholders that were critical to involve in identifying the mission and vision of CIMH, as well as the key action areas that propelled the goals and activities over the last three years. Our founding coalition statements reflect the critical importance of supporting fair, equal, linguistically, and culturally accessible mental health services free from stigma and fear for all immigrants; inclusive of individuals regardless of status as well as mixed-status families. Thus, our mission aims to "foster a collaborative, community-based and research-informed initiative that is a partnership between individuals regardless of status, mental health practitioners, community organizers, researchers, and allies." CIMH works to promote awareness of, and access to, culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services through education, advocacy, and resource sharing in order to improve and facilitate access to services for immigrants and their families regardless of their status.

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The Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health (CIMH) is a collaborative community based and research informed initiative that is a partnership between immigrants regardless of status, mental health practitioners, community organizers, researchers, and allies.

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Even under the Trump regime, there are things we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones and prepare to better defend ourselves against raids. ICE may be acting with impunity, but people power will always be more powerful than the people in power.

With rumors swirling of massive raids being planned and with the daily raids continuing, we offer a new "Know Your Rights to Defend Your Rights" handbook to help inform and prepare you and those you hold dear.

The "Know Your Rights to Defend Your Rights" handbook was developed with Puente Human Rights Movement in Arizona and the Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights and authored by our field director, Jacinta Gonzalez, who shares years of experience doing deportation defense in New Orleans. We collaborated with Touch Touch Studios for the illustration. It compiles some of our best learning from red state veterans and reminds us that - the only secure community is an organized one.

In the books, you'll find information on what to do if ICE comes to your home, your work, or stops you on the street or while driving. There's a checklist of helpful documents to compile and keep in a safe place ahead of time. And there's sheets you can tear out to put on the inside and outside of your door in case an agent comes knocking.

We're also making the graphics available for non-commercial use so that they can be a tool in your local organizing, on your fliers, and in your presentations.

In addition to the new books, you may also want to check out some more resources:

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Prepare Against Raids: New "Defend Your Rights" Materials Available

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The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday they would be extending and redesignating Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela, allowing Venezuelan immigrants to receive temporary permissions to live and work in the United States.

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The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday they would be extending and redesignating Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela, allowing Venezuelan immigrants to receive temporary permissions to live and work in the United States.

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Parker Dewey | Micro-Internships Connect College Talent and Employers

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Innovative organizations across industries use Micro-Internships to identify, engage, assess and hire high-potential college students and recent graduates.

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Read the stories of undocumented professionals who have overcome obsticles to reach their professional status. Join the Undocuprofessinals network to read more about professionals in the undocumented community.

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Chicago Tribune's Interview of 41 DACAmented young people (2020).

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Who are the so-called Dreamers? The Chicago Tribune's Abel Uribe photographed more than 40 of these young immigrants from 12 countries to better understand who they are.

What he discovered is that recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, consider themselves American in every way. They are engineers, parents, lawyers, chefs, social workers, technology specialists and students.

Illinois has the nation's third-largest population of immigrants covered by DACA, an Obama-era program that the Trump administration wants to "wind down." Congress is divided over whether to create new protections for these young people who, through no fault of their own, arrived in this country illegally as minors.

DACA recipients, commonly called Dreamers, receive two-year work permits, are protected from deportation and are considered low priority for immigration enforcement. About 42,701 people in Illinois have been approved for the program since its 2012 inception.

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41 'Dreamers' on their homes, birthplaces and DACA

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Guide on Advance Parole for DACAmented Folks

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Income Generation Options for Undocumented Students. Toolkit.

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All Are Welcome at City Colleges

Welcome! We are glad you're here. This is a space where undocumented students and their families can find guidance and resources to pursue a college education, learn English, or earn a high school diploma - and feel supported as they do so. There are also tools and information for faculty and staff to better assist undocumented students and their families.

An undocumented status does not affect your admission to City Colleges - we are an open enrollment institution, and students are accepted all year. No one will ask you your status, and it is not part of the enrollment process.

An undocumented status may, however, impact financial aid, scholarships, and grants. But we are here to help you navigate everything from paying your tuition to planning your class schedule, to helping you transfer to earn your bachelor's degree or find a career that fits your skills and interests.

Resources for Undocumented Students

A word of caution for undocumented immigrant applicants:

City Colleges of Chicago cares about your privacy of information and does not ask applicants to self-identify as undocumented. However, from time-to-time undocumented students mistakenly state on their admissions application that they are a "non-U.S. Citizen seeking to attend college on an F1-Visa," which prompts the student to provide documentation they do not have. When coming across the question on the admissions application "Are you a Non-U.S. Citizen seeking to attend college on an F1-Visa?" and you are undocumented, please select "No," as this option only applies to International students, and this error may be difficult to change in the admissions application once the applicant has submitted their application.

Take College Credit Classes to Earn a Degree or Certificate If you are ready to take college classes, we are ready to help!

Paying for Your College Education

At City Colleges, we can help you find the best option to pay your tuition for credit classes, including financial aid and scholarships. Your first step is the Financial Aid Office at your college.

Support From Your College

At City Colleges, you have allies. Look for the open-door logo/undocu-ally poster displayed on offices throughout our campuses. If you ever need an advocate to help you navigate college offices or programs, or someone who can listen to things you do not feel comfortable sharing with just anyone, contact the Undocumented Student Services Liaison at your college. We are here to help!

Undocumented Student Services: Room 201 Undocumented Student Liaison: Luvia Moreno Contact: hwc-undocuhelp@ccc.edu
At HWC's Undocumented Student Services, we strive to address the concerns, needs and development of our undocumented students, their families, and the faculty and staff who serve them.
What We Do:

Provide students with one-on-one life advising

Connect students with college and external resources

Engage faculty and staff with purposeful programming and training by partnering with community-based organizations and immigration experts, establishing connections with high schools and undocu-friendly universities, and sharing our best practices.

For questions or referrals, please contact our HWC Undocumented Student Liaison at hwc-undocuhelp@ccc.edu.

Resources for Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff who want to understand how to better support undocumented students can start here.

City Colleges UndocuAlly Training

The City Colleges of Chicago UndocuAlly Training is designed to provide faculty and staff with information and resources to better assist undocumented students.

This 3-hour training session is offered once per semester, focusing on the roles, expectations, and responsibilities of becoming an effective advocate for undocumented students, including

State and federal legislation that affects undocumented students

CCC admissions, financial aid guidelines, processes, student support services

Community resources

Register to attend one of our bi-annual training sessions. For questions or concerns, contact Luvia Moreno, Associate Dean of Student Services, Harold Washington College at hwc-undocuhelp@ccc.edu.

About Undocumented Student Services

City Colleges of Chicago undocumented student initiatives exemplify our commitment to support undocumented students, as well as to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As part of our strategic plan, we are focused on creating an exceptional student experience for anyone who seeks to pursue an education at any of our seven colleges.

Our Goals

* To cultivate an open and supportive campus environment for each undocumented student.

* To improve awareness of the issues and concerns of CCC undocumented students.

* To strengthen CCC policies and practices that directly impact undocumented students.

* To increase faculty, staff, and student understanding of immigration laws.

* To increase community awareness of CCC's open and supportive practices towards the undocumented immigrant community in Chicago.

Our Actions

* Offer ongoing Undocumented Student Ally training sessions for faculty and staff.

* Providing a comprehensive Undocumented Student Resource Guide for Faculty and Staff (link)

* Meet with students one-on-one to offer advocacy and connect them to resources and information.

* Work with community partners to provide legal advice, mental health support, among other services.

* Develop recommendations to modify or improve upon CCC policies and practices.

Undocumented Student Liaison Announcement

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Undocumented Student Services at City Colleges of Chicago

The newly expanded Undocumented Student Services at City Colleges of Chicago launches this month, including the addition of designated college-specific Undocumented Student Liaisons. The Undocumented Liaisons along with strengthened resources will now be available at each college in accordance with House Bill 3438 for academic year 2022-2023 and beyond.

Read the Article Here

PLEASE NOTE: The information and materials presented on this site are general and informational only and do not constitute legal advice. Immigration questions should be directed to a licensed immigration attorney. Campus and legal information provided on this site is subject to change at any time. Updates will be provided, when possible, but faculty, staff, students, and the general public should continue to update and educate themselves concerning undocumented students and their families.

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Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration

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The House recently passed historic immigration legislation, with strong bipartisan support. The American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, aimed at building a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and undocumented farmworkers.

Read Our Statement

Our Issues

Reforming Our Immigration and Criminal Justice Systems

A majority of Americans support immigration and criminal justice reform, and we're working with legislators and groups on both sides of the aisle to drive real change at the local, state, and federal levels.

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A broad majority of Americans, spanning the entire political spectrum, support reforming our immigration and criminal justice systems.

We turn the undecided into supporters, supporters into advocates, and advocates into champions. Become a part of our growing community.

Houser Family

In Mississippi, first-time drug possession can land you in prison for 20 years. Stealing tools from a garage can result in 25 years behind bars. The Houser family, like many others in Mississippi, are missing a loved one today because of the state's excessive habitual...

In Mississippi, first-time drug possession can land you in prison for 20 years. Stealing tools from a garage can result in 25 years behind bars....

See Houser's Story

Esmeralda

Esmeralda came to the United States when she was 2 years old and has lived in the U.S. all her life. Her fiancé, Michael, is in the military and preparing for a deployment in 2018.

Esmeralda came to the United States when she was 2 years old and has lived in the U.S. all her life. Her fiancé, Michael, is...

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Gloria O.

Gloria is the first undocumented student to graduate law school in Virginia. She's also a DACA recipient. She traveled to D.C. to advocate for a bipartisan legislative pathway for Dreamers.

Gloria is the first undocumented student to graduate law school in Virginia. She's also a DACA recipient. She traveled to D.C. to advocate for a...

See Gloria's Story

Juanita Peralta

Juanita, a mother of six, was recently serving a 15-year sentence for drug possession. On December 5th, 2018, Gov. Mary Fallin granted commutations to 21 applicants - including Juanita - through a campaign led by Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform (OCJR).

Juanita, a mother of six, was recently serving a 15-year sentence for drug possession. On December 5th, 2018, Gov. Mary Fallin granted commutations to 21...

See Juanita's Story

"Let's give everyone the freedom to pursue their purpose - not only because it's the right thing to do, but because when more people can turn their dreams into something great, we're all better for it."

Mark Zuckerberg Founder & CEO, Facebook | Founder, FWD.us

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The House recently passed historic immigration legislation, with strong bipartisan support. The American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, aimed at building a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and undocumented farmworkers.

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United We Dream | The Largest Immigrant Youth-Led Network

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The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) builds a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people. Through the ILRC's policy and advocacy efforts, we promote a vision of racial justice that advances the rights of all immigrants, including those who have had contact with the criminal legal system.

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Support immigrants during the pandemic
Undocumented families are particularly affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Learn how you can get involved and support now.

Support immigrants during the pandemic
Undocumented families are particularly affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Learn how you can get involved and support now.

Stand with the Undocumented Community

Undocumented and immigrant families across the country are struggling due to the disastrous effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Facing either massive layoffs or unsafe working conditions, immigrants are already struggling to keep their families safe and afford basic monthly expenses.

Because undocumented immigrants don't have access to healthcare, unemployment benefits, and most state or federal emergency relief, they are particularly vulnerable during this dangerous and uncertain time.

Movimiento Cosecha is organizing immigrants and allies to support the undocumented community throughout the pandemic. Sign up now to show your support for immigrants and receive updates about how you can support.

Movimiento Cosecha is a national, non-violent movement fighting for permanent protection, dignity, and respect for all undocumented immigrants.

We are a network of immigrant leaders, families, and workers running local and national campaigns.

Across the country, we are organizing our communities to mobilize in the streets and fight for what we deserve: permanent protection for all undocumented immigrants.

Undocumented and essential
Immigrant workers deserve dignity, respect, and protection during the pandemic

Undocumented and essential
Immigrant workers deserve dignity, respect, and protection during the pandemic

Undocumented workers across the country are currently sustaining critical industries-often without access to protective equipment, paid sick time, or health insurance. These essential workers will receive $0 of federal aid from the new $2 million relief package.

Millions of immigrants in the restaurant, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing industries are also facing mass layoffs with no access to unemployment benefits or other ways to support their families. It is unacceptable that immigrant workers families are excluded from life-saving protection and support during this unprecedented time. We need you to take action today!

Pledge to Donate Your $1,200

Hundreds of supporters across the country who don't need their entire $1,200 stimulus checks have pledged to donate the rest of undocumented families in need. Can you join them now?

Donate to the Undocumented Worker Fund

Cosecha's Undocumented Worker Fund will redistribute your donation directly to immigrants impacted by the current crisis.
If your payment information is saved with ActBlue Express, your donation will be processed immediately:

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Undocumented families are particularly affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Learn how you can get involved and support now.

Support immigrants during the pandemic
Undocumented families are particularly affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Learn how you can get involved and support now.

Stand with the Undocumented Community

Undocumented and immigrant families across the country are struggling due to the disastrous effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Facing either massive layoffs or unsafe working conditions, immigrants are already struggling to keep their families safe and afford basic monthly expenses.

Because undocumented immigrants don't have access to healthcare, unemployment benefits, and most state or federal emergency relief, they are particularly vulnerable during this dangerous and uncertain time.

Movimiento Cosecha is organizing immigrants and allies to support the undocumented community throughout the pandemic. Sign up now to show your support for immigrants and receive updates about how you can support.

Movimiento Cosecha is a national, non-violent movement fighting for permanent protection, dignity, and respect for all undocumented immigrants.

We are a network of immigrant leaders, families, and workers running local and national campaigns.

Across the country, we are organizing our communities to mobilize in the streets and fight for what we deserve: permanent protection for all undocumented immigrants.

Undocumented and essential
Immigrant workers deserve dignity, respect, and protection during the pandemic

Undocumented and essential
Immigrant workers deserve dignity, respect, and protection during the pandemic

Undocumented workers across the country are currently sustaining critical industries-often without access to protective equipment, paid sick time, or health insurance. These essential workers will receive $0 of federal aid from the new $2 million relief package.

Millions of immigrants in the restaurant, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing industries are also facing mass layoffs with no access to unemployment benefits or other ways to support their families. It is unacceptable that immigrant workers families are excluded from life-saving protection and support during this unprecedented time. We need you to take action today!

Pledge to Donate Your $1,200

Hundreds of supporters across the country who don't need their entire $1,200 stimulus checks have pledged to donate the rest of undocumented families in need. Can you join them now?

Donate to the Undocumented Worker Fund

Cosecha's Undocumented Worker Fund will redistribute your donation directly to immigrants impacted by the current crisis.
If your payment information is saved with ActBlue Express, your donation will be processed immediately:

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Informed Immigrant connects the undocumented immigrant community and service providers with the information and resources they need to become empowered in our current political environment.

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Join Mijente in the fearless fight for Latinx rights, justice, and radical change.

Join Mijente

We're 1 in 5.
We're power.
We're the future.
And we're here.

We already represent 20% of this country. That's over 60 million of us. We're not just shaping demographic change. We're also driving new economic, political, and cultural trends.

We have been - and we still are - under attack. Some people are threatened by us because together we hold power. Let's show them that power.

Aquí estamos y no nos vamos.

Together We're Stronger.

Somos una mezcla. How we identify, where we feel at home, and what we know of our own histories, is complicated. At Mijente, we don't show out like we have all the answers or the correct terms on all things Latinx. But, we believe and stand for inclusion. For too long, parts of our community have been ignored or exiled, and that has weakened us. If the diversity and differences of our communities are respected, we are stronger together. Somos de aquí y Somos de allá.

That's why our cause isn't just pro‑Latinx, it's pro‑Black, pro‑indigenous, pro‑worker, pro‑mujer, pro‑immigrant, and pro‑pachamama, and why we prioritize building social movements across place, peoples and issues.

Our DNA

Together WE'RE UNSTOPPABLE.

This is more than a political battle. Porque somos más que un voto or the fastest growing target market. We owe it to ourselves and to those who will follow to do the work towards wholeness, wellness, and healing. We need to get louder on all fronts - from government hearings, to corporate meetings, to social media, to every corner in the country.

Become a member of Mijente - a digital and grassroots hub for the Latinx community.

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We build power by organizing our impact around campaigns that amplify our collective voice. The voice that represents over 60 million Latinx (and growing). Building power for a campaign or an issue requires that our targets feel public pressure and see interest in our fight. Persistencia amplifies our resistencia.

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LET'S FIGHT FOR A SURVEILLANCE-FREE FUTURE

Tech companies are building tools used to surveil, incarcerate, and deport our communities. This has to stop. Join our gente, students, tech workers, and allies organizing to fight for a surveillance-free future. #NoTechForIce

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We need urgent change on a whole host of issues - climate change, deportations, education, and health care. To get that change, first things first, we must get Donald Trump out of office. #FueraTrump

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Join Mijente in the fearless fight for Latinx rights, justice, and radical change. Join Mijente We already represent 20% of this country. That's over 60 million of us. We're not just shaping demographic change. We're also driving new economic, political, and cultural trends. We have been - and we still are - under attack.

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National Korean American Service and Education Consortium

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We use legal advocacy to influence key civil rights issues that have significant impact on Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and immigrant communities. Support our litigation campaign.

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Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC: Home

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VISION FOR BLACK LIVES

Black humanity and dignity requires Black political will and power. Despite constant exploitation and perpetual oppression, Black people have bravely and brilliantly been the driving force pushing the U.S. towards the ideals it articulates but has never achieved.

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BLMP mobilizes our people through community-building, political education, creating access to direct services, and organizing across borders. We build power, community, and knowledge in the U.S. while challenging the role that the United States plays globally in creating the conditions that force us to leave our homes in the first place.

We envision a world without borders, rendering the word "immigrant" obsolete: a world where all Black people and our loved ones have housing, bodily autonomy, health, and the ability to move and travel freely, with dignity, free of criminalization, anti-Black racism, misogyny, and all forms of transphobia and homophobia.

Long-term Viability & Sustainability:

The purpose of the viability and sustainability department is to make the internal systems and processes of BLMP manageable and realistic for long term growth, while also creating and maintaining the structures, resources, and capacity that support radical movement.

Strategic Communications:

BLMP Strategic Communications department organizes internal and external communications strategies to dismantle harmful dominant narratives and uplift and elevate the narratives, legacies, and experiences of Black LGBTQIA+ migrants in order build Black Queer Migrant narrative power.

Organizing and Base Building:

BLMP engages over 200 community members across the United States and has developed active local/regional networks-centered in Oakland, CA; Minneapolis;and Houston.

We engage our members in shaping and informing national efforts to resist enforcement, detention and deportations through work within criminal justice/migrant rights movements.

BLMP PROGRAMS:

Deportation Defense:

BLMP directly engages with and supports detained community members, organizes campaigns for their release and helps to connect them with local support when they are released.

Malaika Network:

Malaika Network is an arm of BLMP's Deportation Defense work. Malaika Network a national cohort of BLMP members who participate in extensive training on deportation defense and post-release support as well as play an active role in BLMP's Deportation Defense work. Malaika Network fellows assist Black LGBTQIA+ migrants facing deportation and/or held in migrant prisons throughout the United States and develop strategies to close migrant prisons that harm our communities.
"Malaika" in many East African Languages (Amharic, Somali, Swahili, Tigrinya, etc) translates to "angel" in English.

Garifuna Organizing:

The Garifuna organizing work is made up of a committee of directly impacted Black queer and trans Garifuna migrants. This work involves establishing relationships and networks (particularly connections to partners who can provide safe housing for migrants), developing resources and referrals, organizing safety, de-escalation, and self-defense training to disrupt the cycles of violence Garifuna trans women experience.

Fierce Freedom School (FFS)

FFS is a political education and leadership development program by and for Black trans women and femmes, co-anchored by BLMP and Black Trans Circles (BTC), a program of the Transgender Law Center (TLC). This annual program brings together 10-15 community members for two months of study, dialogue and skills building through a Black trans-feminist lens.

Regional & National Membership:

BLMP supports and grows regional hubs in California, Texas, and Minnesota, with the goal of expanding our member-led hubs into more regions. Hubs play a critical role in breaking the isolation that Black LGBTQIA+ migrants and first generation migrants experience, engaging new members, mobilizing community members for campaigns and actions, and offering leadership development.

Border Butterfly Project:

Border Butterflies is a bi-national project anchored by the Black LGBTIA+ Migrant Project, Transgender Law Center, and Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement, and includes other US and Mexican organizational partners. The project aims to support LGBTQ asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border with legal, humanitarian, and post-detention support and organizing.

Support this critical work and donate to BLMP today!

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For Cindy - For Cindy - a student, DACA recipient, and member of the UndocuBlack Network - a pathway to citizenship would a pathway to citizenship would mean not having to live in fear of expiration and expulsion and to allow her to better plan for her future. There are three bills in the Senate right now that would provide permanent protections for others like her. The time to act is now, ask Senate to pass the bills that would protect Cindy and others like Cindy.

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If you are an undocumented person who dreams of traveling outside the U.S., you are not alone. Everyone deserves to move freely, without restrictions imposed by an unjust immigration system. Though it is far from a comprehensive solution for the millions of immigrants whose lives are limited by their status, for folks with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Advance Parole (AP) can be a great opportunity to experience what life is like outside the U.S.

This project is designed to acquaint DACA recipients with Advance Parole. The following 6 topics provide an overview of what Advance Parole is and how it works, how to fund your trip, the requirements of the application, preparing to travel, experiences abroad, and readjusting to life in the States. The topics consist of tips and checklists, reflection prompts, conversation starters, and audio stories from DACA recipients who have traveled outside the U.S. using Advance Parole.

The information in these topics is not legal advice. Remember that what works for some, may not work for everyone. Your circumstances are unique to you, and you should make sure to seek the additional resources, as well as community and legal support you need to determine if Advance Parole is a good fit.

Click the Arrows to Explore Topics

Topic 1: Is Advance Parole Right For Me?

"The broad reason I think all of us want to travel is we want to explore something outside of our space. We have this sense of adventure, of getting to know new people, new spaces, new languages, and in my case, I wanted to know what my home country looked like." - Jesús, AP Recipient

This topic is designed to provide you with an overview of how Advance Parole (AP) works, what its requirements are, and how to determine if it is right for you.

Advance Parole Overview

Advance Parole (AP) is a document that grants temporary permission to certain immigrants to travel outside the U.S. and return lawfully. It must be requested before leaving the country and carried with you, along with other travel documents, while you travel.

Read Advance Parole: Frequently Asked Questions for a quick summary of Advance Parole.

Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Advance Parole

Choosing to apply for and travel with Advance Parole is a big decision. It's important to learn as much as you can about the process and consider all the advantages and drawbacks, in order to choose the path that's right for you.
Benefits Risks
We recommend reading through the Advance Parole: Weighing the Benefits & Risks resource to support you in considering the many factors involved in Advance Parole travel.

Reflection Prompts: Deciding Whether to Apply for Advance Parole

Use these prompts as a tool to weigh the benefits and risks of Advance Parole, and to reflect on whether this feels like the right time for you to apply.

What excites me about the prospect of traveling abroad? What experiences do I want to have? (It's okay to include fantasies and dreams. Visioning requires bold imagination.)

What scares me about the prospect of traveling abroad? What fears do I have about traveling with Advance Parole or being in another country? What feels like the worst case scenario to me?

What is going on in my life right now that is influencing my thinking? What are my priorities, obligations, goals?

When I think about the possibility of applying for Advance Parole, which impulse is stronger: the one telling me to go? Or the one telling me to stay?

What parts of the Advance Parole process feel confusing or foreign to me? What do I need to research more in order to feel as informed as possible?

Who can I talk to about making this decision? Who can serve as a source of support for me throughout the process?

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Topic 2: Funding My Trip

"Financially, I just couldn't afford to pay, so I found a creative way to fundraise." - Ju, AP Recipient

There are many costs associated with Advance Parole that will vary depending on your situation, some of which include the $575 application fee, attorney fees, vaccinations or other health requirements, conference or program registration fees, airfare, travel insurance (to protect you in the case of unexpected changes to your travel plans), and lodging. While this can add up to a lot of money, there are many creative ways to cover these costs that fit your unique needs. This topic contains some examples of different ways Advance Parole recipients have funded their trips plus some tips on how to make the most of your money.

Work

If you are pursuing an opportunity to travel for work, your employer may be able to pay for some of the costs. You should make a list of expenses such as airfare and other transit, hotels/lodging, and food and then talk to your employer about who will be responsible for paying them. If you are open about your status at work, ask your employer to cover your Advance Parole application fee or legal fees.

Paid Educational Programs

Some application-based travel programs will cover some or all of your travel costs (including your Advance Parole application fee) once you are accepted into the program.

Study Abroad Scholarships

If you're a student applying for Advance Parole in order to participate in a study abroad program, there may be scholarship opportunities available to you. Talk to staff at the study abroad office at your school or to professors in your department to learn about funding opportunities for academic travel available to you.

Crowdfunding

Creating a campaign on a crowdfunding platform like Gofundme (for personal causes) or Kickstarter (for documentaries, performances, and other arts projects) can be a great way to raise the funds you need to cover your trip expenses while also honing your storytelling skills.

"Financially, I just couldn't afford to pay, so I found a creative way to fundraise. I did a grassroots campaign. I wrote out all my goals and asked a bunch of people for support. I think that I was able to raise about $4,160 and that's how I covered the whole trip." - Ju, AP Recipient

Click here to see Ju's fundraising letter for his trip to Korea. Ju used his time abroad to produce a short documentary film about his grandmother called Halmoni. Watch it here.

Tips for creating a strong crowdfunding campaign

Tell a story. Why are you traveling? Why is this trip important to you?

Be specific! How will the money be used? What perks, if any, will your donors get? For example, handwritten thank you notes, souvenirs from your travels, or a shout-out on social media.

Look for models of successful fundraising online. Here are some examples of crowdfunding campaigns for Advance Parole travel:

Donations & Community Support

You can also seek financial support from the groups of which you are already a part such as clubs, churches, alumni associations, and other community organizations. Find out if there is an existing culture of collecting donations to fund one another's projects or endeavors. Sometimes just by letting your community know about your travel plans, you can become the beneficiary of their support without having to make a formal ask.

Topic 3: How to Apply for AP

"Think outside the box about the different opportunities that there may be, whether it's a work program, or an educational program, or even a family member getting old." - Alvaro, Advance Parole Recipient

This topic is designed to help you navigate the Advance Parole application process. It includes checklists, links to resources, and example application materials. Please note that the materials in this section are meant to be starting points and examples, not an exact step-by-step guide or legal advice. Each application is unique and requires its own set of evidence and considerations, and in some cases, a consultation with an attorney to weigh the risks and benefits of applying for and traveling with Advance Parole. For help finding a legal services provider near you, visit immigrationlawhelp.org.

General Application Tips

1. Give yourself extra time. Consider adding a few additional days before and after your official trip dates to your parole request application to have a flexible window of time without running the risk of violating the terms of your Advance Parole, which could result in you getting stuck outside of the U.S.

2. Think outside the box. It's ok if your reasons for traveling do not fit neatly into one of the 3 categories. Build a strong case for yourself by emphasizing the significance of the opportunity and why you are uniquely suited to pursue it.

3. Make a strong case for yourself. It is important to approach the process with confidence and self assurance. Remember, you deserve to travel! If, for example, you are traveling to see a sick relative or attend funeral services, emphasize the urgency and gravity of the situation.

4. Proofread, Proofread, Proofread! Ask friends, advisors, or trusted legal professionals to look over your application for accuracy before you submit it. Make sure all the information is correct and you have included all the application materials, including the required fees.

5. When in doubt, consult a legal professional. A lawyer can help you understand your specific situation, such as risks you might be facing, and help you navigate the application process. You can also check out online resources or other guides created by reputable organizations like United We Dream.

Sample Evidence Documents for the Advance Parole Application

Below are some examples of evidence documents included in the applications of past Advance Parole recipients. Keep in mind that these materials are only intended to illustrate how other Advance Parole applicants have chosen to approach the application. They are not intended to serve as templates and adopting them does not guarantee that your application will be approved. Each person's situation is unique and circumstances of admission differ depending on many factors.

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Topic 4: Preparing to Travel with AP

"That should be a normal thing for someone to be able to hop on a flight and go to a place of their choice because that's something that they want to do. That should be normal. I felt normal." - Denea, AP Recipient

This topic is designed to familiarize you with what traveling with Advance Parole might be like and to help you prepare for your trip. It includes stories from Advance Parole recipients, a travel checklist, and conversation starters for talking through potential scenarios with friends, family, and fellow travelers. Taking the leap to travel as an undocumented person can feel extremely vulnerable. If you're feeling overwhelmed, that's okay! Take a deep breath. You can do this.

General Travel Preparation Tips

The following are only suggestions and we encourage you to pursue all the preparations (including consulting with legal professionals) that feel relevant to your particular situation before leaving the country on Advance Parole. For an expanded version of this list, read our Advance Parole Travel Preparation Checklist.

1. Research the location. Do some research about your travel destination so that you know what to expect.

2. Schedule a consultation with a legal services provider. Consult with a legal services provider, especially if you have never had an immigration screening, have left and re-entered the U.S. on multiple occasions or have had contact with the criminal legal system. To find an immigration legal services provider near you, visit immigrationlawhelp.org or AILAlawyer.com.

3. Request your passport and visa early. Give yourself plenty of time to gather required documents and apply for your passport and visa before your trip.

4. Reach out to your networks. Get tips and suggestions from folks who have visited the places you are traveling to, especially those who have traveled with Advance Parole.

5. Gather your documents. In order to be fully prepared for any questions you may receive from Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) upon your reentry to the U.S. carry the following original documents with you:

A passport from your country of origin that is valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel

Your Advance Parole document

Evidence of reason for the trip abroad

Employment authorization card

A copy of your DACA approval notice

State I.D. or driver's license

Relevant medical documents (e.g. immunization records, list of medications and diagnoses, etc.)

Your attorney's business card with contact information

6. Form a support team and make a game plan. Choose a few trusted friends or family members in the U.S. who will keep copies of your travel and Advance Parole related documents, including your itinerary. Prepare them to call your lawyer or immigrant advocacy networks for support in case you run into issues trying to re-enter the U.S.

7. Familiarize yourself with travel procedures like filling out Customs Forms. Get familiar with the Customs Declaration Forms and other travel procedures that are required for your travel to and from abroad. If you have questions, it's a good idea to consult with a legal services provider.

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Topic 5: Being Abroad

"Having been to a different country gave me this confidence that I can't only thrive in the U.S.-I can thrive anywhere." - Silvia, AP recipient

Traveling abroad as an undocumented person can be both exciting and terrifying. It can offer you the opportunity to reconnect with your loved ones and your homeland, or thrust you into an environment that is completely new to you. This topic is a collection of stories from Advance Parole recipients about their experiences abroad. It is meant to offer you a range of perspectives on how Advance Parole travel can feel, the way that it could impact your perspective, and the possibilities that it has to offer you.

Reflection Prompts for Your Time Abroad

The following prompts are designed to encourage you to reflect on your experience abroad as it is unfolding and help you process your feelings. You can use them as a jumping off point, but it is always a good idea to seek additional support like therapy or support groups. Explore some of your options on our mental health page.

What am I noticing about my surroundings?

What am I noticing about my body (energy level, sleep, appetite, pain, or other factors)?

What feels fun, exciting, joyful?

What feels surprising or different from what I expected? Are there any stereotypes, biases or beliefs that are being challenged right now?

What feels hard, overwhelming, or confusing?

What adjustments might I need to make so that I can take better care of myself and my mental health on this trip?

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Topic 6: Returning to the U.S.

"You change so much. You gather so many perspectives. You start questioning everything." - Diana, AP recipient

When you're undocumented, returning to the States after traveling abroad can be a difficult and emotional transition. You may have felt temporarily free from the stress and trauma of your status, only to be reminded of it upon your return. You might be reckoning with a lot of changes in your perspective, struggling with how to share your experience with others, or considering whether you want to live outside the U.S long term. In some cases, you may be asked to share your story publicly or be held up as an example of what DACA recipients can achieve. Remember that your experiences are your own and you have the right to be selective about how and what you share. For more on this, check out our Storytellers Bill of Rights.

This topic is designed to support you in navigating the emotional impact of returning to the U.S. after traveling with Advance Parole. It includes stories from AP recipients and reflection prompts for looking back on your experience.

Reflection Prompts: Checking in with Yourself After Your Trip

Below are some prompts you can use to reflect on your transition back to the U.S. after your time abroad on Advance Parole. You can use them to privately process your trip or as conversation starters when talking to friends and family about your experiences.

What things did I miss about my life in the U.S. while I was away? What feels good about returning?

What am I going to miss most about my time abroad? What feels hard about returning?

What was surprising about what I saw/felt/tried while I was abroad? What unexpected feelings came up for me?

What's happening in my body right now (energy level, appetite, mood, sleep)?

Who can I talk to about how I am feeling who might be able to listen and understand? What other kinds of support do I need?

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Project Lead: Claire Calderón

Participants: Alvaro, Anjali, Diana, Denea, Estefania, Iliana, Jesús, Ju, Marisol, Renata, Silvia

Filmmakers: Claire Calderón, Grace Yeo

Legal Advisor: Marilia Zellner

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Shop Local: Marshall Square

Family-owned businesses are the lifeblood of any community, but, as we all know, many are struggling to survive the pandemic, and need our support.

To shine a light on many of the restaurants and shops in Marshall Square, Latinos Progresando has launched a Shop Local campaign to beautify our main corridors with storefront window art, weekly sidewalk cleaning and new pole banners-and with the support of private donations, all at no cost to the business owner.

Follow Latinos Progresando on social media (@latinospro), as we highlight a new neighborhood businesses each week.

Keeping our small businesses open is essential, so MAKE A DIFFERENCE & SHOP LOCAL.

Support 2023 Team Latinos!

Team Latinos is hard at work training for the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, but they need your help to cross another finish line! Each year, every one of our team members makes a commitment to fundraising to support Latinos Progresando's mission.

If you have a family member, a friend or colleague running, or just want to do something nice, make a gift toward a runner's campaign. Every dollar goes directly to LP's work in the community.

Programs

Latinos Progresando has provided high-quality, affordable immigration legal services for 20 years. Beyond our doors, we also offer community education on immigration process and policy, and build the capacity of the immigration legal sector by delivering operations-focused training and technical assistance for emerging and expanding providers.

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Identifying needs and working together to address them-that's what community is all about. With a collaborative of 30 institutional partners called the Marshall Square Resource Network, neighborhood families and supporters from across the city, we're working on making the southwest side of Chicago safer, healthier and stronger.

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In our office environment and in our events, we celebrate the culture of our clients and staff. Through the arts, and our signature speaker series, MEX talks, we're telling our story, from our perspective.

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News & Events

Watch the MLB original film 93 MPH Tacos about the Dodgers' left-handed pitcher Octavio Becerra in his hometown of Tepatitlán de Morelos. #MEXtalksMonday
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The Miller-Perez Family Scholarship Fund is OPEN! We are awarding $2,000 to Latino and/or immigrant students enrolled in an undergraduate degree-seeking program or certificate program at a US-accredited college or university. Apply by 4/10 at bit.ly/millerperezfund. https://t.co/rHrCPB9w0Y

"The state's first La Michoacana Plus opened on West 26th Street earlier this month, offering paletas, mangonadas, michelaguas and more." #MEXtalksMonday #shoplocal blockclubchicago.org/2023/02/13/mid...

Visit bit.ly/latinos23 to take a look at each of our runners and why they chose Team Latinos. As we approach the Chicago Marathon, consider donating to their campaigns. Your contribution goes directly to our programs and services! https://t.co/ZigrTsXy5h

Las Diablillas (Little Devils) is a Maya women's softball team defying gender norms in their community of Hondzonot. Learn more in the @MLB original film. #MEXtalksMonday mlb.com/news/new-mlb-f...

The Miller-Perez Family Scholarship Fund is now OPEN! We are awarding $2,000 to Latino and/or immigrant students enrolled in an undergraduate degree-seeking program or certificate program at a US-accredited college or university. Apply by 4/10/23 at bit.ly/millerperezfund.

"I've always thought that the Super Bowl ticket is the centerpiece of this hallmark event, and for me, as the first brown Indigenous woman to design the ticket's artwork, it is amazing and something I'm very proud of." #MEXtalksMonday
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Still looking to join the @ChiMarathon? Team Latinos is down to just 8 SPOTS LEFT! Our team will support you from start to finish with fundraising assistance, discounted training with Chicago Endurance Sports, and more. Join today! latinospro.org/runforlatinos https://t.co/nV7JpQ8WDe

RT @macfound: We Rise Together focuses resources to help neighborhoods thrive for a stronger Chicago.

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"Following the crop cycles in California and Mexico, generations of Mexican farmworkers have migrated back and forth to provide for their families." Learn more about one farmworker family whose migration has continued over generations. #MEXtalksMonday
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Illinois Coalition For Immigrant And Refugee Rights

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Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

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Chicago’s New Map keeps Asian Americans and immigrants together in 33rd Ward!

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HANA’s mission is to empower Korean American and multi-ethnic immigrant communities through social services, education, culture, and community organizing to advance human rights.

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A human services agency rooted in the settlement house tradition, strengthening Chicago's immigrant communities since 1870.

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Enlace Chicago; Improving the Quality of Life of Little Village Residents.

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Legal Clinics Application Information

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

Please click below for detailed information on each Legal Clinic including skills learned, expected time commitment, duration (one or two semesters), and number of credit hours. Please click below for detailed information about the Legal Clinics' registration process. It also contains an FAQ about the registration process and applicant eligbility. The Legal Clinics Application is also available at the link below during the Legal Clinics' application period.
Clinic Course Information, Eligibility, Registration and Legal Clinics Application

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Legal Clinics | Experiential Learning | Academics | College of Law | DePaul University, Chicago

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Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago

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CIOGC - The Council of Islamic Organization of Greater Chicago

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Our mission is to be the unifying federation of Islamic organizations of greater Chicagoland, the leading advocate of Muslim community interests and a catalyst for enriching American society.

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Communities United (CU) is a survivor-led, intergenerational racial justice organization in Chicago developming grassroots leadership.

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The museum is a place dedicated to celebrate Cambodian culture but it also represents a place to heal.

In 2004, the Cambodian American Heritage Museum & the Killing Fields Memorial was established under the auspice of the Cambodian Association of Illinois. In 2015, the museum obtained its own 501(c)(3) status and became the National Cambodian Heritage Museum & Killing Fields Memorial. Please visit the museum's website to learn more about its work.

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Beyond Legal Aid — Community Law Offices

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Beyond and its grassroots partners operate 13 community law offices offering a full range of legal services and activism support.

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Apna Ghar provides critical, comprehensive, culturally competent services, and conducts outreach and advocacy across communities to end gender violence.

Vision: Apna Ghar aims to empower survivors, engage communities, and elevate the issue of gender violence to realize gender justice.
Apna Ghar is a human rights organization working to end gender violence with an evidence-based model that factors in macro and micro level conditions that create the unique barriers that our program participants face. 2020 marks 30 years of realizing gender justice at Apna Ghar. Since 1990 we have reached more than 100,000 survivors and community members across the region.

Our lives have been altered in the last two years, but Apna Ghar remains on the frontlines available to help. We believe we will overcome this difficult time together if we follow public health guidelines, practice kindness, and embrace our common humanity. Read our advisory on addressing the challenges faced by our communities.

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Apna Ghar provides holistic services and conducts advocacy across immigrant communities to end gender violence.

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Afire Chicago - Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment

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Afire Chicago - Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment

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AFIRE Chicago is a non-partisan grassroots community organization that works to build the capacity of Filipinx/a/os* to organize towards progressive change.

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OUR VALUES

We believe in anchoring our work in the Filipinx/a/o principles of ​​bayanihan (communal unity and cooperation), ​​kapitbahayan (neighborhood care), and ​​damayan (mutual aid).

We believe in creating programs ​that are ​grounded in popular education​, and addressing issues through an intersectional lens​ to deepen our understanding of the unique experiences of ​our ​community. ​

We believe in ​maintaining diverse spaces for civic reflection that ​cultivate ​collective action and a shared vision for systems change​.​

*We use Filipinx/a/o as shorthand for Filipinx/Filipina/Filipino to honor all gender identities.

2022 BAYANIHAN SHOW

UPCOMING EVENTS

NAI Citizenship Workshop

Saturday, 12/03/2022

9:00a - 3:00p

Erie House (1347 W Erie St)

Workers' Rights Komite Meeting

Saturday, 12/10/2022

1:00p - 3:00p

HANA Center (4300 N California Ave)

End-of-Year General Membership Meeting

Saturday, 12/17/2022

12:30p - 2:30p

HANA Center (4300 N California Ave)

Let's
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Connected!

AFIRE Chicago is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax deductible.

773.580.1025

contact
@afirechicago
.org

Visit us at the HANA Center:
4300 N California Ave
Suite 200B
Chicago, IL 60618

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Undocumented Migration (Imigration & Society Series)

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Latino Crossings: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and the Politics of Race and Citizenship

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Latino Crossings: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and the Politics of Race and Citizenship

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An anonymous body in the Arizona desert sparks the beginning of a real-life human drama.

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After five failed attempts to go to the United States, 18-year-old Ramón decides to look for a friend's aunt in Germany, but never finds her. With no papers or money, and without knowing the language, he barely survives living on the street until he meets Ruth, an old retired nurse who doesn't speak Spanish. Beyond language barriers and prejudices, they discover that solidarity and humanity make life bearable.

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The Fearless Undocumented Alliance (FUA) at the University of Illinois at Chicago, share a bit of one of many of their Coming out of the Shadows events over the years.

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Coming Out of the Shadows - Fearless Undocumented Alliance