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Students who live in California and meet the eligibility requirements for a non-resident exemption, as well as students who have a U Visa or TPS status, can use the California Dream Act application (CADAA). Similarly, students without Social Security Numbers or students who have lost DACA status (or never applied for DACA), may still be eligible.
- What Is The Latest Information with Regards to DACA?
- I Used to Have DACA But It Expired Or Was terminated. Can I File For Renewal?
- Can I Apply For Advance Parole?
- I Have New Criminal history. Should I Renew?
- Will You Provide Financial Assistance For Immigration Application Fees?
- What Is The Campus Doing in Response to This News?
- Can I Continue to Attend University Even If I Lose DACA?
- I Want to Renew My DACA But Cannot Afford The Fees?
- Can I Continue to Work If and When DACA expires?
- What Benefits Can I Get with My Existing Immigration Status?
As of October 28, 2019, our advice is as follows: 1. If you currently have DACA and your DACA status is set to expire before March 2021, you should apply to renew ASAP.If you had DACA previously but it expired or was terminated, you should consider applying for DACA. 2. If you never had DACA in the past, you are not eligible to apply at this time.
Yes. UC Berkeley students who need urgent assistance with their renewals can use our online appointment systemto book an appointment with the USP Legal Team.
No. USCIS will not accept advance parole applications from DACA recipients at this time. Please speak to your study abroad advisor and academic counselor to make alternative plans.
Please speak to an attorney or accredited BIA representative as to whether your criminal record makes you ineligible for DACA. Your attorney should be able to advise you on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions, and recommend post-conviction relief, that may make you eligible for DACA again.
The Undocumented Student Program has provided fee assistance to undocumented students since its inception in 2012. We will continue to do so while funding lasts. Other community partners, such as the Mission Asset Fund, the Mexican Consulate, and various non-profits have also stepped up efforts to provide full financial scholarships for DACA applic...
The USP legal team is ramping up to support all students who need to renew their DACA. The Undocumented Student Program statement is here. UC Berkeley has released a statement in support of our students as well. The Dean of Berkeley Law School also sent out a supportive email on the morning of the announcement. Now, more than ever, we remain steadf...
Yes. Undocumented students, with or without DACA, are welcome on our campus and should continue to pursue higher education.
If you are a current UC Berkeley student, application fees will be covered by the Undocumented Student program. We are working with community partners to raise additional emergency funds to be able to provide the $495 renewal for other members in our community. If you can make a donation to help with this effort, please donate here and indicate tha...
When your current DACA work permit expires, you will be out of status, and start accruing unlawful presence. It is critical that you speak with your immigration attorney about other legal options that may exist for you to continue working and legally residing in the United States. See more guidance with regards to DACA and your rights in the workpl...
If you currently have DACA, and never got a social security number, now is the time to go to the local Social Security Administrationto request one. You will continue to need and use this social security number for many other things besides employment such as housing applications, graduate school applications, filing taxes, and applying for credit/...
The California Dream Act allows undocumented students [DACA recipients (valid or expired), U Visa holders, and students under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), Senate Bill 2000 (SB 2000) and Senate Bill 68 (SB 68)], to receive certain types of financial aid such as ...
If the student is under the age of 19 (with limited exceptions), the student's residence status is derived from that of the parent or legal guardian. However, students under the age of 19 who may have specific circumstances may meet the residency requirements independently from their parents.
If a student paid out-of-state tuition in previous terms, the CSU is unable to grant retroactive requests or change residency status as evidence of California residency was not provided to the campus by the stated deadlines. Current CSU Students:
The California state law allows qualifying undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges in California. To qualify for In-State Tuition under AB 540, you must meet all of the following criteria →. Attended a California high school for 3 or more years.
QUICK GUIDE TO COLLEGE ACCESS FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS IN CALIFORNIA. AB 540/SB 68: IN-STATE TUITION & RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS. California Residency for Tuition Purposes. Learn how California residency and AB 540/SB 68 are determined for tuition purposes at CA public colleges & universities.
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