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Immigrants Rising Endorses American Dream and Promise Act, Citing Economic and Moral Imperatives

Posted by: Communications on February 28, 2025

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

Legislation seeks to unlock $799 billion economic potential by granting citizenship to DACA recipients and TPS holders.

Immigrants Rising’s Statement on the Opportunity for All Lawsuit

Posted by: Communications on October 3, 2024

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

“Today's lawsuit is the necessary next step to ensure equal access to campus employment for undocumented students at the UC, CSU, and CCC."

Image of immigrant entrepreneurs sharing about their businesses at an Immigrants Rising event.

Governor Newsom Signs Bill Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs, But Leaves Immigrant Student Workers Behind

Posted by: Communications on September 23, 2024

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

This weekend, Governor Newsom took a bold step in advancing economic opportunities for immigrant entrepreneurs, while simultaneously closing doors for undocumented students at the UCs, CSUs, and CCCs.

Legislature Sends Critical Bill to Support All California Entrepreneurs to Governor Newsom

Posted by: Communications on September 16, 2024

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

We urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 2543 to ensure fairness, economic growth, and support for all small business owners, regardless of immigration status.

A preview of the Immigrants Rising statement submitted to the U.S. Senate Committee.

Immigrants Rising Urges U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary to Protect Immigrant Youth

Posted by: Communications on May 22, 2024

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

Read our statement on the "Dream Deferred: The Urgent Need to Protect Immigrant Youth" hearing.

Immigrants Rising Applauds CCC Chancellor’s Office, UC Office of the President, and CSU Office of the Chancellor for Supporting Equitable Implementation of AB 540

Posted by: Communications on April 4, 2024

Categories: General Announcements, Higher Education, Press Release, Resources

"With the Systemwide AB 540 FAQ, students can now go to any public college and university in California and get the same information about AB 540 based on the law," said Dr. Iliana G. Perez.

Immigrants Rising Weighs in on Historic Opportunity To Expand DACA Eligibility and Allow More Immigrant Youth to Apply

Posted by: Communications on December 1, 2021

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

Immigrants Rising submits comment to the Department of Homeland Security to advocate for a better, stronger Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Immigrants Rising is providing $500 in cash assistance and legal screenings to undocumented high school students in San Francisco Bay Area.

Immigrants Rising Provides Cash Assistance and Free Legal Screenings for Immigrant High School Students in San Francisco Bay Area

Posted by: Communications on June 28, 2021

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

Immigrants Rising is providing $500 in cash assistance and legal screenings through its Immigration Legal Intake Service (ILIS) to more than 120 immigrant students in Alameda County and San Francisco

“The work that I do today encapsulates a lot of where I’ve been myself.” -- Victor García, Ed.D, Director of California Campus Catalyst Fund

Immigrants Rising Provides Direct Aid and Leadership Training to Central Valley Community

Posted by: Communications on June 11, 2021

Categories: General Announcements, Higher Education, Press Release

Learn how we're supporting and fostering leadership in California's Central Valley!

Immigrants Rising and Partner Organizations Awarded $5.41 Million to Support Undocumented Entrepreneurs

Posted by: Communications on June 2, 2021

Categories: Entrepreneurship, General Announcements, Press Release

Immigrants Rising and eight partner organizations to form coalition serving immigrant entrepreneurs across California.

Ju Hong

Leadership Council, Scholar

"I've had DACA since 2012. I've been undocumented since 2001. And I'm 31 years old and I want to have peace of mind and live a normal life."

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Immigrants Rising Endorses American Dream and Promise Act, Citing Economic and Moral Imperatives

Immigrants Rising’s Statement on the Opportunity for All Lawsuit

Governor Newsom Signs Bill Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs, But Leaves Immigrant Student Workers Behind

Legislature Sends Critical Bill to Support All California Entrepreneurs to Governor Newsom

Immigrants Rising Urges U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary to Protect Immigrant Youth

Immigrants Rising Applauds CCC Chancellor’s Office, UC Office of the President, and CSU Office of the Chancellor for Supporting Equitable Implementation of AB 540

Immigrants Rising Weighs in on Historic Opportunity To Expand DACA Eligibility and Allow More Immigrant Youth to Apply

Immigrants Rising Provides Cash Assistance and Free Legal Screenings for Immigrant High School Students in San Francisco Bay Area

Immigrants Rising Provides Direct Aid and Leadership Training to Central Valley Community

Immigrants Rising and Partner Organizations Awarded $5.41 Million to Support Undocumented Entrepreneurs

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