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

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

Getting a PERM; An Employment-based Green Card

Learn about PERM (also known as Labor Certification) and how foreign nationals (noncitizens and immigrants) may be able to adjust their immigration status through employer sponsorship.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

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

Registering for the Selective Service

Learn why and how undocumented men between 18 and 25 should register for the Selective Service.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Post

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

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

Immigration Options for Undocumented Youth: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Find out how undocumented young people who have been abandoned, abused or neglected by at least one parent may have a path to legal status through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer, Webinar/Video

California High School Educator Webinar Series

This webinar series is designed to ensure that educators have the most up-to-date tools and resources necessary to support undocumented high school students in California.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

How Can I Get My Papers: Lessons From a Decade of Online Legal Intakes for Undocumented Immigrants

The report contains a comprehensive analysis of a decade of legal screenings for close to 3,000 undocumented immigrants, including findings related to immigration relief, access to counsel, educational attainment, criminal backgrounds, eligibility for Dream-related legislation, and more.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Beyond DACA: Immigration Options Every Undocumented Person Should Know

Learn about options for gaining longer-term status and categories that might work for you now, or in the future. This guide is not intended as legal advice, but as an informational resource for options that could be explored further with competent, accredited legal service providers.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

Top 10 Ways to Support Undocumented Students

Find concrete suggestions and specific resources educators can use to strengthen the support they provide for undocumented students.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Getting Legal Help

Need reliable legal help? Learn how to get started.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Immigration Remedies Through Entrepreneurship (Webinar)

This webinar explains some of the immigration remedies available to entrepreneurs in the United States.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

Comparison of Benefits and Rights Based on Immigrant Status in California

Learn about public benefits and rights related to education, financial aid, and transportation based on immigration status.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer