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CSU to Roll Out Delivery of Immigration Legal Services for Students and Employees

The California State University (CSU) today announced a systemwide plan for the provision of immigration legal services for CSU students and employees. The California Department of Social Services has contracted with four providers throughout the state to deliver direct legal services to CSU campuses. 8/29/19

How it works:

CDSS has contracted with four providers throughout the state to deliver direct legal services to CSU campuses. The rollout of services will vary for each provider and campus based on campus needs and the capacity of immigration legal services, but is expected to be phased in over the next six months. The incremental rollout will ensure that providers have enough time to hire additional staff to serve the CSU community. Services will be provided to 22 CSU campuses.

Who will provide the services at CSULB: CARECEN

Who can utilize the services:

The university estimates that approximately 9,500 CSU students are undocumented and receive AB 540 waivers across its 23 campuses. Undocumented students will receive priority in scheduling of appointments and receiving legal assistance, followed by students with other legal immigration questions and then staff.

To learn more about the rollout of services or for information about support services currently available for students and employees, please visit the CSU's Resources for Undocumented Students website.

Welcome!

This Research Guide is designed to serve as a research portal related to the experiences of undocumented students in higher education. In addition, it provides links to selected CSULB and community resources for undocumented immigrants.

Removing Barriers

CSULB Dream Success Center
Our mission is to empower scholars who are undocumented in their pursuit of higher education and foster a supportive campus community dedicated to their educational and personal success.

Our Response to COVID-19: Per the recent announcement regarding the university transitioning to alternative delivery of face-to-face classes, the CSULB Dream Success Center is providing virtual student appointments through Zoom and phone. To schedule an appointment, email dream@csulb.edu. Please call us at 562.985.5587 and a member of our staff will get back to as soon as possible. To access Legal Services, please make an appointment using this link: https://carecenla.simplybook.me/v2/
Removing Barriers to Higher Education for Undocumented Students
Written by Zenen Jaimes Pérez December 2014 for the Center for American Progress.
Undocually Training
This ally training was developed in an effort to support retention and graduation for CSULB's undocumented students. CSULB faculty and staff are invited to attend an AB 540 Ally Training to increase their knowledge and skills to support undocumented students at CSULB.

Spotlight

Biden Makes Immigration Day 1 Priority
Inside Higher Education article on President Biden's actions on immigration reform, including DACA,on his first day in office.
Executive Order 13768 (1-25-2017)
Enforcement of immigration laws in the U.S. interior under President Trump Executive Order, 13768, issued 1-25-17
Trump Executive Order and DHS Guidance on Interior Enforcement: A Brief Review by the Migration Policy Institute
A brief section by section analysis by the Migration Policy Institute of President Trump's 1-25-17 Executive Order.
We Are One, CSULB President Jane Conoley
CSULB President Jane Conoley statement on the University's unwavering commitment to ensure that Long Beach State is a secure and welcoming place for all.
CSU Statement on President Trump's Executive Order
Statement from Timothy P. White, Chancellor of the California State University system, regarding President Trump's recent executive order on increased border security and stricter enforcement of immigration laws.

Campus Resources for Undocumented Students

Campus Resources for Undocumented Students
The goal of this online tool is to better inform undocumented students about the resources available to them at every public college and university in California, better positioning them to make informed decisions about their higher education options. Current and prospective students can use the map to find information about campus centers for undocumented students, support programs, website addresses with relevant information, and contact information of undocumented allies/liaisons.

Research Tips

Using the correct vocabulary is key to finding the information you need. There are various terms that can be found to describe undocumented students in scholarly, popular, and government literature including but not limited to:

More scholarly descriptors:

DACA

DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA)

UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS

OUT OF STATUS STUDENTS

UNAUTHORIZED STUDENTS

CHILDREN OF ILLEGAL ALIENS --- UNITED STATES (LC SUBJECT HEADING)

ILLEGAL ALIENS --EDUCATION (HIGHER) -- UNITED STATES (LC SUBJECT HEADING)

Descriptors found in popular sources (magazines, some newspapers, social media):

ILLEGALS

ILLEGAL ALIENS

SIN PAPELES

Government descriptors:

ALIENS

RESIDENT ALIENS

NONCITIZENS

FOREIGN BORN

IMMIGRANTS

In addition, current issue topics include:

ADVANCE PAROLE