Immigrants Rising

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.

How immigrants navigate their digital footprints in a charged political climate

Posted by: Communications on September 12, 2024

Categories: In the Media

Paige Gross, reporter for States Newsroom, writes about how immigrants — especially those who are undocumented — navigate publishing or posting anything in digital spaces.

Immigrants Rising team from left, Iliana Perez, Grace Yeo, Yuseet Hernandez, Estefanía Hermosillo, Luis Perez, Madeleine Villanueva, Dean Santos, Mayra Barragan-O'Brien, Rocío Preciado, Jesús Flores, Alejandra Guillén, and Beleza Chan

A year in review, and a year to look forward to.

Posted by: Communications on September 12, 2024

Categories: General Announcements

I am deeply optimistic about what the future holds for Immigrants Rising.

‘We’re going back:’ Undocumented youth face more barriers to reach their potential with DACA in limbo

Posted by: Communications on August 29, 2024

Categories: In the Media

With DACA in limbo and a permanent resolve yet to be determined, more and more immigrants are pushed into unemployment or low-skilled jobs, unable to use their education or skills in their desired fields.

Biden Unveils Policy Changes Impacting 550,000 Immigrants Including 90,000 DACA Recipients

Posted by: Communications on June 21, 2024

Categories: General Announcements

The two proposed policy changes would allow eligible undocumented immigrants to seek long-term immigration remedies that were previously extremely difficult to pursue.

10 Things You Can Do Right Now as a DACA Recipient

Posted by: Communications on June 17, 2024

Categories: General Announcements

As we await a final decision on DACA in the federal courts, it is important to explore what you can do right now if you are undocumented with DACA.

DACA recipients, facing long waits for renewal, risk losing their jobs

Posted by: Communications on May 30, 2024

Categories: In the Media

“Delays in processing DACA renewals are adding to the instability and uncertainty that DACA recipients already face each day.”

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.

California colleges agree on how to interpret in-state tuition law for undocumented students

Posted by: Communications on May 6, 2024

Categories: In the Media

Immigrants Rising united California’s public higher education systems through the Systemwide AB 540 FAQ, a collaborative resource aiming to increase alignment in AB 540 implementation across higher education institutions in California.

Truist Foundation names Centro Community Partners as top grant recipient at the Inspire Awards

Posted by: Communications on April 25, 2024

Categories: In the Media

Immigrants Rising places second in Truist Foundation's Inspire Awards, receiving a $150,000 grant.

Reflections on the 2024 SUCCESS Convening: Unity and Empowerment for Undocumented Students

Posted by: Communications on April 19, 2024

Categories: In the Media

Luz Bertadillo Rodriguez and Ivana Lopez Espinosa of Presidents’ Alliance reflect on their experiences from the 2024 SUCCESS Convening, hosted by the Presidents’ Alliance, in collaboration with TheDream.US and Immigrants Rising.

Updates

Immigrants Rising will continue to stand firm and find opportunities for undocumented people

2024 Legislative Recap: Progress and Challenges in Expanding Opportunities for Californians

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

How immigrants navigate their digital footprints in a charged political climate

A year in review, and a year to look forward to.

‘We’re going back:’ Undocumented youth face more barriers to reach their potential with DACA in limbo

Biden Unveils Policy Changes Impacting 550,000 Immigrants Including 90,000 DACA Recipients

10 Things You Can Do Right Now as a DACA Recipient

DACA recipients, facing long waits for renewal, risk losing their jobs

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

California colleges agree on how to interpret in-state tuition law for undocumented students

Truist Foundation names Centro Community Partners as top grant recipient at the Inspire Awards

Reflections on the 2024 SUCCESS Convening: Unity and Empowerment for Undocumented Students

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