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

New(ish) Rights in CA: State Legislation to Support Undocumented Immigrant Entrepreneurs (Webinar)
This webinar reviews SB 1159 and AB 2184 that make it easier for undocumented immigrant entrepreneurs to apply for business and professional licenses.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

5 Tips to Get Started as an Independent Contractor/Freelancer
Learn how to get started as an independent contractor or freelancer. This guide outlines the entire process from industry research to contracts and taxes.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

5 Tips for Educators to Help Students Get Started as Independent Contractors/Freelancers
Use this guide to support your students as they get established as contractors and freelancers. Learn how to provide resources, answer questions, and make referrals.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Educator

Resource Type:

Handout

Creating Fellowship Programs: For Educational Institutions (Webinar)

This webinar provides an overview of fellowships, which are often used in an educational context to support students in their studies or professional development and can provide a sum of money. We discuss best practices in crafting an “inclusive” fellowship that is available for all students regardless of immigration status.…

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

Creating Fellowship Programs: For Educational Institutions

This document provides an overview of fellowships, which are often used in an educational context to support students in their studies or professional development and can provide a sum of money. We discuss best practices in crafting an “inclusive” fellowship that is available for all students regardless of immigration status.…

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

How to Impact Public Charge: A 10 Minute Guide for Law Students

This guide for law students gives an overview of Trump Administration’s proposed Public Charge and how you can submit a comment.…

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Public Charge: A Guide for College Students to Express Your Opinion
This guide gives an overview of Trump Administration's proposed Public Charge and how you can voice your opinion and encourage others to take action by submitting a comment.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Overview of Grants to Individuals (for Public Charities and Private Foundations)
This document provides an overview of the process by which public charities and private foundations can make grants to individuals.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Handout