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Undocumented College Student Presentation
The document discusses the challenges faced by undocumented students in the U.S. education system, highlighting the importance of awareness among educators and the impact of state and federal policies on access to resources like college and financial aid. It emphasizes the need for supportive strategies to help these students persist in their education and navigate their immigration status while recognizing their diverse backgrounds. Additionally, it provides resources for students and educators to better understand and support undocumented individuals.
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- 1. Undocumented. Unsupported. Unacceptable. Joel Pérez, Deanof Inclusion & Student Leadership Programs/Chief Diversity Officer George Fox University
- 2. Who is inthe room?
- 3. Why is thistopic important for us? The number of undocumented students in the K- 12 system will be looking to go to college Increase in documented and undocumented blended families across the U.S. Impact on the education system across the U.S.
- 4. Why is thistopic important? All people working within the education system will continue to work with this population group All of us have the responsibility to be aware of this situation and become informed about its current state This topic effects all of those for and against laws allowing undocumented students to attend a public school system and, in some states, provide in-state tuition and financial aid
- 5. Road Map Who arethey? Federal & State Policies Challenges Helping students persist Life after college Emotional and mental health Effective strategies Resources
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- 7. Immigration Status Entered without authorization Entered with Visaand overstayed visa Are currently in the process of legalizing
- 8. National Population Estimates *UrbanInstitute 2009 Country Undocumented Population in US Mexico 6.65 Million El Salvador 530,000 Guatemala 480,000 Honduras 320,000 Philippines 270,000 India 200,000 Korea 200,000 Ecuador 170,000 Brazil 150,000 China 120,000 Canada 75,000
- 9. National Statistics Total population in theUS: 11- 12 million people Under 18: Over 1.1 million people Annual high school graduates: 65,000 students Enroll in college each year: 7,000 – 13,000 students
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- 11. Overview of State Policies In-state Tuition (NCSL.org) California Texas Utah New York Washington Oklahoma Oregon Illinois Kansas New Mexico Maryland Nebraska Connecticut Colorado
- 12. Plyler vs.Doe & Martinez vs. Regents Prohibit In-State Tuition Arizona Colorado Indiana South Carolina Banned students from applying to certain colleges Alabama Banned students from applying to certain colleges Overview of State Policies
- 13. State FinancialAid California (AB 130 & AB 131) New Mexico Texas Illinois Overview of State Policies
- 14. Federal D.R.E.A.M. Act Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (2001) Came before age of 16 Graduated HS or Equivalent 12-30 years old at point of solicitation 5 consecutive years in the US Good moral character The Process 6 year conditional residency Eligible to work, drive, take out loan Not eligible for state/federal aid 2 years of college or military service
- 15. DACA Background DACA=DeferredAction for Childhood Arrivals Announced on June 15, 2012 Available as of August 15, 2012 DACA is a DHS Policy, not a law or a Presidential Order Why does this matter?
- 16. Not in removal proceedings Currentlyin removal proceedings Have a removal order How does DACA help? Avoid being removed if…
- 17. DACA is Temporary DeferredAction Work authorization (Employment Authorization Document) Social security number Open an account at any financial institution Federal photo ID Driver’s license/State ID? Renewable after two years
- 18. What DACA isNOT Legal Immigration Status Green Card Pathway to Citizenship The DREAM Act Legalization Amnesty
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- 25. • Establish trustand build relationships with students and their families • Give them hope, tell students they can go to colleges, but some options are not available to them • Be open-minded, don’t make assumptions about which students are undocumented Helping Students Persist
- 26. Helping Students Persist Partnershipwith community & church organizations Help students develop their network and identify people who can help them Refer students to qualified legal counsel
- 27. Helping Student Persist Network Providesupport network Be aware of your own assumptions about the undocumented. Undocumented students are a diverse group who are not individually distinguishable from every other student. Each group has its own cultural tendencies about revealing themselves to others.
- 28. Helping Students Persist Ifa student reveals that he or she is undocumented or their parents, do not interrogate them about their immigration status Do not assume that you know what it means to be undocumented. They may not want you to do anything, as much as they need information or referral
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- 30. Earning a Living Inthis section, we have outlined some legal ways to earn money in the United States. It is a student’s responsibility to determine whether he/she may legally pursue these options based on his/her immigration status. He/she should be sure to consult with an experienced immigration lawyer first.
- 31. Independent Contractor Student canprovide client with either SSN or ITIN Student is not required to discuss immigration status with clients Basic guidelines for independent contract work Examples Tutoring Promotions
- 32. Worker-Owned Cooperatives or LLCs Studentis co-owner of business Student is not required to provide any personal information to client (use LLC EIN) Student is not required to discuss immigration status with clients No employee-employer relationship
- 33. 33 Emotional & MentalHealth
- 34. 34 Emotional & MentalHealth Displaced Discriminated Targeted
- 35. 35 Displacement Leave Escape poverty, violence& persecution Leave home behind Crossing the border Assimilation Lack of resources Conflicting values Unfamiliar with institutions Never Return Trapped
- 36. 36 Discriminated Limitations as aresult of immigration status Cannot legally be employed Cannot get a driver’s license Can be deported at any point if reported or caught Cannot access spaced that require a valid state or federal ID Cannot access federal/state financial aid Cannot travel to places with checkpoints Cannot vote Cannot travel outside the country Cannot get licensed as a professional
- 37. 37 Targeted Come to understandour immigration status as dangerous to them and their families
- 38. 38 Targeted Detention Deportation Denied access tobasic necessities Verbally/Physically Attacked Rejected & Isolated Abused or Exploited Dehumanized
- 39. Creating a SafeSpace Awareness of Citizen Privilege Awareness of language Courageous conversations Posters, books, articles, stickers… DON’T ask students to self-identify Create a physical space
- 40. Not JustUndocumented… Find your sacred space Learn how to DREAM again… Make Allies Connect with emotional, mental & spiritual support Reclaiming & Healing
- 41. Effective Strategies Take responsibilityfor your own education on issues related to the undocumented. Assume that the issues of prejudice and discrimination of immigrants and others are everyone’s concern, not just the concern of those who are targets of prejudice and discrimination
- 42. Effective Strategies Assume thatyoung people have a right to education and they have done nothing wrong to become undocumented Assume that immigration policy changes and it is just a matter of time before there is comprehensive immigration reform that gives law abiding, educated young people a pathway to legal residency and naturalization
- 43. Effective Strategies Assume thatUS raised undocumented immigrant youth want to stay in the US and realize the “American Dream” as much as any other US born and raised youth Avoid engaging in giving advice or assistance that would compromise their future pathway to citizenship
- 44. Effective Strategies Create opportunitiesfor allies to reduce xenophobia and create a welcoming campus climate Within the spirit of academic standards and legal requirements, become flexible about course and program requirements so that they do not cause barriers for undocumented students’ academic success Graciously accept any gratitude you may receive, but do not expect gratitude.
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- 46. Resources Internet National Immigration Forum www.immigrationforum.org FriendsCommittee on National Legislation www.fcnl.org/immigration/ Mennonite Central Committee mcc.org/mccstore (search “immigration” for free downloads) Christians for Comprehensive Immigration Reform faithandimmigration.org
- 47. Resources Books Enrique’s Journey bySonia Nazario A Home on the Field: How One Championship Soccer Team Inspires Hope for the Revival of Small Town America by Paul Cuadros Beyond Smoke and Mirrors: Mexican Immigration in an Era of Economic Integration by Douglas S. Massey Stubborn Twig: Three Generations in the Life of a Japanese American Family by Lauren Kessler Hunger of Memory by Richard Rodriguez The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver The Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle Girls Like Us by Helen Thorpe Other authors: Isabelle Allende, Julia Alvarez, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Sandra Cisneros, Francisco Jimenez, Pat Mora, Luis Rodriguez
- 48. Resources Films The Visitor (2007,Drama, PG-13) Crossing Over (2009, Drama, R) Under the Same Moon (2007, Drama, PG-13) A Day Without a Mexican (2004, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, R) Sin Nombre (2009, Drama, R) Which Way Home (2009, Documentary) Papers: Stories of undocumented youth (2009, Documentary) A Better Life (2011, Drama, PG-13) Spanglish (2004, Comedy, PG-13) My Family/Mi Familia (1995, Drama, R) El Norte (1984, Drama, N/R) Food, Inc. (2008, Documentary, PG)
- 49. Contact Information @joelperezdp jperez@georgefox.edu joel.perez (503)554-2305 Joel Pérez, Ph.D. Website joelperez.net
Editor's Notes
- #16 Stability: Requirements can change or it can be taken awayBecause it’s not a law, you can’t appeal decision
- #17 Deferred Action is basically allowing individuals to stay.Government is saying “we know you’re here. We’re just going to defer your removal”
- #18 Deferred Action is temporary but just subject to renewal after two yearsWith DACA, you apply for a work permit as well, which is a government issued photo IDWith a work permit, you can then apply for a Social Security NumberWith an work permit and a Social Security Number, you can apply for an ID/DL & open a bank account
- #23 Ineligible for Federal and State Financial AidLoans, Grants, Work StudyIf Student is resident or citizen, but parents are undocumented student qualifies.Follow instructions on FAFSA 999-99-9999Parents will need to complete their taxes using their ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)
- #24 Students are not legally eligible to work before, during, or after college.Unless they have a DACA #
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