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

Glossary of Terms for California In-State Tuition Tool (ISTT)

This glossary is intended to support undocumented individuals and the educators who serve them as they complete the CA In-State Tuition Tool (ISTT).

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Post

Advance Parole: Reflection Prompts for Your Time Abroad

Use these prompts to reflect on your experience and process your feelings as you are abroad on Advance Parole.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

Reflection Prompts: Checking in with Yourself After Your Advance Parole Trip

Use these prompts to reflect on your transition back to the U.S. after your time abroad on Advance Parole.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

Advance Parole Conversation Starters: Talking to Friends and Family about My Trip

Use this resource for support initiating conversations with your loved ones about traveling abroad with Advance Parole.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

Advance Parole Travel Preparation Checklist

Check out these tips for preparing to travel with Advance Parole.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

Applying for Advance Parole: A Preliminary Checklist

Use this checklist to help you navigate the Advance Parole application process.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

Advance Parole: Frequently Asked Questions

Get a quick summary on how Advance Parole works.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Advance Parole: Weighing the Benefits and Risks

Learn what potential benefits and risks may be associated with traveling with Advance Parole.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Quick Guide for Undocumented Students Applying to the UC

This quick guide is intended to support undocumented first-time freshmen applicants to the UCs.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Law School Resource Guide for Undocumented Students: Getting to Law School

This guide is designed to help undocumented people who are interested in applying to law school understand the process.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

AB 540 Attendance Worksheet

Use this worksheet to determine your eligibility for in-state tuition in California by tracking the requirements and monitoring your progress, all in one central location.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet

Guía para AB 540

Se ha expandido la elegibilidad para la matrícula de residente en California (AB 540) a través de SB 68. Este recurso explicará los nuevos requisitos.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Increasing Inclusivity for Undocumented Asian Pacific Islander (API) Students on Your Campus

Learn tangible and effective practices to uplift and connect with undocumented Asian Pacific Islanders (API) students on your college or university.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide, Research/Report