5 Proactive Steps for College Administrators to Support Undocumented Students in Your Schools
Are you a college administrator? Do you want to support undocumented students in your schools? Student activists and immigrant organizations have been key leaders in pushing for immigration reform, and in challenging colleges and universities to do more to support undocumented and DACAmented students, but there is so much more that we can do! Here […]
Undocumented Storytellers at the Writers Guild Initiative
In 2018, United We Dream embarked on a journey with the Writers Guild Initiative to connect authors, poets, and screenplay writers with immigrant youth to mentor them on creative writing and storytelling. Thirteen writers attended two weekend workshops to tell the stories they’ve never told before — and not just on immigration. Writers put into […]
Healthcare access for Undocumented Folks in the Time of COVID19
In the middle of this pandemic, there is a lot of misinformation and fear being spread in regards to seeking medical assistance. If you feel sick, with symptoms of fever and dry cough, do not be afraid to seek medical assistance and call a doctor first. For information in Spanish, here’s the CDC guide. If you […]
Top 6 Digital Safety Tips for Undocumented Folks
For immigrants, Black and indigenous people of color, our families, and our friends, it is important to keep our personal information out of the hands of those who want to harm us. Remember, we are in the work of protecting people, not property. 1) Don’t engage with unknown hateful and racist accounts. You will not move […]
Can I get a driver’s license if I am undocumented?
Can I get a Driver’s License if I am undocumented? Currently, sixteen states and the District of Columbia allow undocumented people to obtain driver’s licenses. United We Dream has put together this guide for non-citizens and undocumented folks to understand if they are eligible, and what they need to do in order to be able […]
Scholarships for undocumented students and DACA recipients
If you’re undocumented or have DACA, going to college or university can seem financially daunting. We’ve got your back! We put together a list of the latest scholarships open to undocumented students and/or DACA recipients. Latest scholarships:
Biden Administration Grants Parole in Place for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens
This victory is ours! Our movement has been organizing and advocating since day one of the Biden administration to win permanent protections. Here are the Top 5 Things You need to Know about this announcement: What it means: Nearly 500,000 undocumented people will be able to unlock protection from deportation, work authorization, and a pathway […]
10 Things I Learned while Traveling to Mexico with Advance Parole
It had been 23 years since my family migrated to the U.S., but now, I had the opportunity to go back. I didn’t know how to react because there were so many questions going through my mind. I felt excited and confused. I could not believe that I would get to go back to Mexico […]
Republicans Just Shutdown the Government. What Does this Mean for the Dream Act?
Republicans have just voted to shutdown the government after choosing to stand on the wrong side of history: the side of racism and blocking protections for the millions of immigrant youth at immediate risk of detention and deportation. Trump’s shutdown means that both parties must come to the negotiations table and figure out a pathway […]
A Guide for Educators in a Post-DACA, Covid-19 crisis 
We were here before DACA, we will be here after. We will continue to fight to protect our people from deportation and push for a future where every person, regardless of immigration status, can live and thrive without fear. Unfortunately the Trump Administration and the Supreme Court do not think DACA recipients deserve protection from […]
