Check out the QC Immigrant Student Support Initiative website for all the info you need! 💻✨

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Learn about:
✅ Career opportunities regardless of immigration status
💡 Earning income through entrepreneurship
📚 Key resources at QC

Note: This document is not intended to serve as legal advice and is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney.

Follow their events here: https://www.instagram.com/qctechincubator

ImmigrantBizHub helps students gain real-world entrepreneurial experience, develop skills, and build connections—all on your schedule.

Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including types of business structures, legal factors to considers, and independent contracting.

Develop marketing and branding strategies to attract and retain customers effectively.

Understand finance and capital options, including accessing credit, budgeting, and funding opportunities.

Learn how to monetize your skills and start earning

Centering the sensibilities of undocumented audiences and produce stories that speak to our intersectional experiences

Information

https://techincubatorqc.com/

IG: @qctechincubator
65-30 Kissena Blvd., CEP Hall 2
Queens, NY 11367-1597
718-570-0644
Inquiry@techincubatorqc.com

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"We are a space for educators who care about immigrant justice to come together and advocate for equal rights and opportunities for all our students. We support student-led activism and leadership".

For questions, please contact immigrantsupport@qc.cuny.edu

• https://www.instagram.com/the_ilrc/

• https://www.instagram.com/nycicewatch/

- LEGALIZATION PROJECT Support Groups: https://legalizationproject.notion.site/support-groups

- SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH AMID UNCERTAIN IMMIGRATION STATUS A Higher Education Guide - link

• United We Dream Care toolkit - link

• Immigrant Rising Wellness Groups for immigrant students - link

• Immigrant Rising: 10 ways to support undocumented students - link

• Undocubasic needs project

• Training for Mental Health Practitioners working with undocumented students - link

- Know Your Rights multilingual website

- Hotline to get answers to Immigration & Naturalization Questions, Referrals to Free Legal Help Including for People Detained, Report Fraud or Scams Against Immigrant Communities (Anonymous, Monday – Friday 9AM to 8PM (EST) ,available in 200+ languages)

- Form from the Office of the New York State Attorney General to share information regarding federal government action in New York State

https://dos.ny.gov/office-new-americans

Guide to give people easy-to-follow instructions and tips in multiple languages on what to do and where to go once inside 26 Federal Plaza, including images and maps to point to once inside the building. 

Additionally, here are a few useful resources:

The City University of New York – SNAP Resources

SNAP & Seniors - Hunger Solutions New York

Dept of Social Services HRA Appointment Booking

• https://www.nyc.gov/site/acs/about/resources-for-immigrants.page

• https://catholicmigration.org/housing/

• https://catholiccharitiesny.org/what-we-do/immigrants-and-refugees/

• https://www.nydis.org/asylum-seeker-shelter-services/

Featuring:

Rachel Ray, Managing Attorney, University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center

Elia Gil Rojas, Program Manager, Justice Action Center

Krsna Avila, Legal Director, Path2Papers at Cornell Law

Jesus Flores, Career Pathways Manager, Immigrants Rising

Mayra Almanza, Therapist, Contigo Counseling Inc.

Facilitated by:

Mindy Phillips, Legal Projects Lead, The Legalization Project

The Young Advocates Program is open to young adults ages 18–34, college or grad students, living in or attending school in one of our regional states: California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, or Texas.

Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in USA (work permits/ EAD accepted).

• Be available and committed to the entirety of the program.

• Align with YI’s mission, vision, and values.

• Demonstrate passion or interest in higher education, healthcare, and workforce issues.

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Exhibit professionalism, maturity, and initiative.

• Be creative, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Have access to a laptop and WiFi to participate in virtual sessions.

A college degree or current enrollment is not required.

• Articles from academic journals and popular sources

• Reports and books

• Artwork

• Podcasts and videos

• Policy guidance

This guide has not been reviewed by the New York State Education Department.

In order to request an in-person or virtual session for your Spring ‘26 course, please complete this request form by January 9, 2026 (priority deadline). We will do our best to accommodate as many requests as possible. If spaces are still available, we will accept applications after January 9th on a rolling basis.

If you have questions, please contact Emilia Fiallo, CUNY-IIE Project Researcher, at Emilia@undocuteacher.com. 

Occasional participation by ZOOM is acceptable if you are ill but want to listen in class, particularly if you are contagious, if you have another emergency reason or if you need religious accommodation. [Instructions on how to access a ZOOM or temporary accommodation.] Long-term accommodation requests can be provided via the Office of Students with Disabilities. This can be the case if you are experiencing any kind of disability including anxiety, PTSD, or depression.  

Up to $15,000 to CUNY Master’s Degree students for one academic year.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be enrolled this Fall 2026 - Spring 2027  in a Master’s Degree program at ANY CUNY campus.

• Must be enrolled full-time both semesters. 

• Must demonstrate significant financial need.

• Open regardless of immigration status or nationality. 

• Openness to share experiences and accomplishments to inspire other students.

• Demonstrated commitment to the Mexican and/or immigrant community.

The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides financial support for students who are active and emerging organizers in progressive movements for liberation, self-determination and social and economic justice in their communities. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are enrolled at a college or university or in a trade or technical program.

Participate in the survey using this link: https://pomona.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bCvvtx65lauXlUG

Organizations that provide support in NYC:

• https://www.informedimmigrant.com/daca-help/hispanic-federation-inc-new-york-unkpe9

• https://www.informedimmigrant.com/daca-help/el-centro-del-inmigrante-suy2ae

• https://www.informedimmigrant.com/daca-help/neighbors-link-pry304

• https://www.informedimmigrant.com/daca-help/the-migrant-center-of-ny-jzhamb

We want to hear it! The Immigrant Student Support Initiative is looking for students to share their graduation moments to be featured and celebrated.

For more information, please email
LBStudy@gwu.edu

The Youth Empowerment Program strives to develop social and leadership skills in low-income, immigrant youth by providing opportunities to actively engage in education and trainings that promote progressive social change.

Spring Program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBgZJO_Q6VsMbLelN2WN9KtGz0N06jPV6PytPDeqpVZLcHdw/viewform?pli=1

Summer Program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKQeGYaR3Bj9xweoLrfKyYtffH_r9uyuVPBtUkzi1teHxWPA/viewform