DACA Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding DACA.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Post

Steps to Apply for DACA for the First Time

USCIS is accepting initial DACA applications; however, due to ongoing litigation, initial applications are currently not being processed. This handout walks you through the necessary steps to apply for DACA for the first time.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Steps to Renew DACA

Some people who have had DACA in the past may submit a DACA renewal application. This handout walks you through the steps you need to take to renew your DACA.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Post

AB 1540: Integrating AB 540 Affidavit & CA Dream Act Application

This resource is intended to guide educators and practitioners in ensuring that colleges and universities are successfully receiving and processing the AB 540 affidavits.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Handout

Opciones comunes de inmigración para sobrevivientes de trauma: Asilo, SIJS, Visa T, Visa U y VAWA

Conozca cómo los jóvenes indocumentados que han experimentado violencia, fraude, chantaje u otras formas de amenaza o trauma pueden tener un camino hacia un estatus legal.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Preguntas Frecuentes sobre DACA

Encuentre respuestas a preguntas frecuentes sobre DACA.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Post

Advocating for Inclusive Work Policies

This guide lists some policy ideas that DACA employees and their employers can think about as they try to assess how employers can continue to support DACA employees.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing, Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Guía para personas indocumentadas que viajan en EE.UU.

Si estás pensando en viajar como una persona indocumentada (con o sin DACA) y tienes curiosidad sobre cómo viajar con seguridad, sigue leyendo.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Educational Resource Binder: College Access for Undocumented Students in California

Access our complete set of resources educators, students and allies can use to increase college access for undocumented students in California.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

Building Effective Support for UndocuEducators in Higher Education (Action Plans)

Learn how each campus stakeholder can ensure that UndocuEducators, who play crucial roles in higher education, thrive and succeed in their institution.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

Helping Students Get Their UndocuHustle On: Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Lesson Plan)

Use this lesson plan to introduce entrepreneurship as a valid income-generating opportunity for anyone, regardless of immigration status.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing, Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

Building Effective Support for UndocuEducators to Thrive and Persist in Higher Education

Learn how campus stakeholders can ensure that UndocuEducators, who play crucial roles in higher education, thrive and succeed in their institution.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

Promising Practices for Financial Aid Counselors: Increasing Award Rates for CA Dream Act

Use these promising practices for financial aid counselors to increase application and award rates for CA Dream Act on your campus.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

Glossary of Common Legal Terms

Understand the definition of common legal terms as you identify and navigate possible forms of immigration relief.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout, Post

Understand the Differences: In-State Tuition vs CA Dream Act vs DACA

Learn about the differences between these policies and their implications for tuition and financial aid.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer