Immigrants Rising

Undocumented with a degree: One CSUMB grad’s struggle to find work

Posted by: Communications on March 28, 2024

Immigrants Rising’s National Entrepreneurship Manager Denea Joseph discusses independent contracting as a narrow but possible pathway for undocumented individuals to gain work.

California Program Trains Undocumented Residents to Become Therapists and Serve Those in the Shadows

Posted by: Communications on December 28, 2023

Categories: In the Media

“We really want to send the message that there are so many contributions folks can bring outside of their immigration status,” said Rocío Preciado.

Many California undocumented students are missing out on financial aid. An easier, new application could get them more money

Posted by: Communications on December 22, 2023

Categories: In the Media

Embedding the affidavit in the Dream Act application is “going to be a big step forward,” but it’s not the only step needed “to ensure that students can receive all the financial aid for whatever they have eligibility for” said Nancy Jodaitis.

Faculty, staff urge California colleges to make backup plans in case DACA ends

Posted by: Communications on December 12, 2023

Categories: In the Media

"The DACA generation are not kids anymore. A lot of us are in our 30s and 40s. We’re doing this work so that the future generation of undocumented students doesn’t have such a hard time like we did when we were going to school."

The Undocumented Student Action Week Brings Awareness and Resources At Fresno City College

Posted by: Communications on October 30, 2023

Categories: In the Media

“There is in-state intuition, the California Dream Act is still in place, scholarships are still available, and you do not need DACA to be able to access college,” said Nancy Jodaitis.

How Dreamers Contribute

Posted by: Communications on December 11, 2022

Categories: In the Media

Saba Nafees and Reyna Maldonado share about the economic and cultural contributions of undocumented people and the need for a permanent immigration solution beyond DACA.

December Graduate Alex Allam Plans to Advocate for Immigrants

Posted by: Communications on December 8, 2022

Categories: In the Media

“Upon the realization that almost every aspect of my life here is dictated by laws and statutes, I felt like it was critical for me to learn them to protect my family and my fellow immigrants."