undocumented student liaison
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Undocumented Student Liaison. Ms. Villafuerte, Counselor [email protected] In the College and Career Center. The Undocumented Student. An Overview. What is an U ndocumented Student?. An undocumented student is a student who came to the United States illegally. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Undocumented Student Liaison
O Ms. Villafuerte, CounselorO [email protected] In the College and Career Center
The Undocumented
StudentAn Overview
What is an Undocumented Student?
O An undocumented student is a student who came to the United States illegally.
O Most undocumented students were brought to the United States by their parents
O Each year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate high school.
O Only about 5-10% pursue a college education-U.S. News and World Report
Undocumented= Dreamer
O Dreamer is the most commonly used term for undocumented students in recent times
O Undocumented and Unafraid is a slogan Dreamers have been using to empower themselves to speak up about their status, advocate for rights and ask for support
Attending College as a Dreamer
O There are NO obstacles to being accepted to a college or university due to status
Illinois In-State Tuition
Who is eligible to benefit from HB60 Higher Education In-State Tuition?
O In order to qualify for HB60 In-State Tuition rates (at public Illinois colleges or universities) under HB 60, undocumented student must meet the following requirements:
O student has resided in Illinois with his/her parent or guardian while attending public or private high school;
O student has graduated from an Illinois public or private high school or received a GED from Illinois;
O student has attended an Illinois high school for at least three (3) years;O student has registered to enter a university no earlier than fall 2003
semester; andO student provides the university with an affidavit stating he/she will file an
application to become a permanent resident of the U.S. once he/she becomes eligible to do so
O This HB60 law also provides the U.S. citizens and permanent residents who meet these requirements but no longer live in the state the ability to qualify for the same tuition rate.
Illinois Dream ActO Signed on August 1, 2011 by Gov.
QuinnO Appoint an Illinois DREAM
CommissionO Establish an Illinois DREAM Fund O Amend Section 529 Prepaid and
Savings Plans O Require Professional
Development for School Personnel
Paying for CollegeO Private scholarshipsO University ScholarshipsO Private fundsO Private loansO Various organizations offer lists such
as:O www.jaofoundation.org or
www.chooseyourfuture.org
Undocumented Students DO NOT Qualify for FAFSA
O Undocumented students must never apply for FAFSA even if they have an ITIN number
O LEGAL RESIDENT STUDENTS WHOSE PARENTS ARE UNDOCUMENTED CAN AND SHOULD APPLY FOR FAFSA.
Deferred ActionO As of June 15, 2012 the Obama
administration created a new policy of deferred action that would apply to undocumented youth
O Previously this was only applied to people in deportation proceedings.
O The application became available August 15, 2012
O This is NOT the Dream Act
What is Deferred Action?
O Deferred Action is a discretionary determination to defer removal action of an individual as an act of prosecutorial discretion. Individuals who receive deferred action will not be placed into removal proceedings or removed from the United States for a specified period of time.
O Students can also apply for a work permit using a separate form.
Deferred Action FAQsO Is this the Dream Act?O No. We need to keep working together to achieve a
comprehensive immigration reform for students and their families alike.
O How Can I get an Application?O The application is available online at the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Office @ http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
O What is the cost of applying?O The cost for applying is $465
Who Can Apply for Deferred Action?
O To be considered a childhood arrival for the purposes of this application, you must meet the following requirements:
O Was under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;O Came to the United States before reaching his or her 16th birthday;O Has continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up
to the present time;O Was present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of
making this request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;O Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or his or her lawful
immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;O Is currently in school, has graduated or obtained a certificate of
completion from high school, has obtained a general education development certificate, or is an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and
O Has not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and does not otherwise pose a threat to national or public security.
NOT ALL Students Qualify
O Students should take assessment before applying.
O Applying without qualifying, whether there were lies or major crimes can result in deportation.
O Students are advised to receive advice before applying or attend an information session
What forms are needed?
O Form I-821DO Form I-765O Form I-765 Worksheet O Documents that prove that what you
say is true. See http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis for instructions forms.
Deferred Action is LimitedO Students are applying to not be
prosecuted for deportation for two years. After those two years, who knows!
O Students are encouraged to work hard and connection themselves with organizations that offer resources
O This status, if attained does not qualify students for FAFSA
O Students may apply for work permit
Organizations and Other Resources
O Illinois Coalition for Immigration and Refugee Rights www.icirr.org
O Immigrant Youth Justice League www.iyjl.org
O Dream CommissionO www.dreamrelief.org
How Can Educators Help?
O Please let students know that there are options
O Keep informed about new changesO Refer them to Ms. Villafuerte or their
counselors for support