Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Non-U.S. Citizens
Life After College (Immigrants Rising) Includes information, tips, and resources, as well as personal narratives, student testimonials, and advice from experts. Information includes graduate and professional school, getting internships, earning a living, going abroad, etc.
My Undocumented Life Resources to apply to graduate school and stories from undocumented students.
Navigating Graduate School: Resource Guide for Undocumented Students Article and resources from Santa Clara Law for navigating graduate school.
On Applying to Graduate School While Undocumented: A Half-Essay, Half-Advice List
UndocuPhDs A collective of undocumented students interested in academia and undocumented students who are currently on their journey in a doctoral program.
Law School
Dream Bar Association A non-profit legal organization that extends membership to undocumented pre-law students, current law students, practitioners, and paralegals.
Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) Fee Waiver Program Offers fee waivers for the LSAT if the student cannot pay the fee. DACA or those who have applied for DACA are eligible.
Medical School
Admission Policies of Medical Schools Open to Undocumented and DACA Applicants
Pre-Health Dreamers Supports undocumented pre-health students through peer support and professional development.
Networking
UndocuBlack Network (Black students and DACA) A network fighting to create space for currently and formerly undocumented Black immigrants.
United We Dream Immigrant youth-led community that creates welcoming spaces for young people to support, engage, and empower them to make their voice heard.
Information about the Job Search for DACA Students:
While it is important to be truthful during the hiring process, you are ultimately the one to decide when and how to share your status with a future employer or graduate institution. If you choose to disclose, you will want to think through who you are disclosing this information to (a recruiter or a future supervisor) and in what manner the information is shared (during an interview vs. the offer stage, or in a personal statement for graduate school vs. in the interview).
Most job applications will ask, “Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?” If you have DACA, you are able to answer “yes” and continue through the hiring process without disclosing additional information about your background. More information about DACA can be found here. Once hired, employers should not ask you about how you received your work permit. More information about this process can be found here. If you did not apply for a social security number through DACA, read more about ITINs here.
Know Your Employment Rights:
Employment Opportunities for Undocumented Students
National Immigration Law Center – About DACA and Employment
National Immigration Law Center – Workers’ Rights
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Job Search Tools:
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Congressional Internship Program.
DREAMer Jobs Job postings for DACA beneficiaries.
Dream Summer Fellowship Offers opportunities to immigrant youth and allies in social justice-based organizations.
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities National Internship Program.
Internship Opportunities for Dreamers Internships, fellowships, and work experience available for undocumented and DACmented students.
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans.
PhD Internships Opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students. Look through “Legal Reqs” to find programs that accept undocumented and DACA students.
Pre-Health Internships Open to Undocumented and/or Dacamented Students
Teach for America DACAmented Teachers Places corps members in low-income schools.
