California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request For Eligible California High School Graduates Note: This form is accepted by all California Community Colleges and all Universities in the both the University of California and California State University systems. Complete and sign this form to request an exemption from Nonresident Tultion. You must submit any documentation required by the College or University (for example, proof of high school attendance in California). Contact the California Community College, University of California, or California State University campus where you intend to enroll (or are enrolled) for instructions on documentation, additional procedures and applicable deadlines ELIGIBILITY: |, the undersigned, am applying for a California Nonresident Tuition Exemption for eligible California high school graduates at Mt. San Antonio College and | declare the following: Check YES or NO boxes: tyes C1No —_ have graduated from a Calfomia high schoo! or have altained the equivalent thereot, such 2s a High Schoo! Equivalency Certificate, issued by the California State GED Office or a Certificate of Proficiency, resulting from the California High Schoo! Proficiency Examination, Provide information on all school(s) you attended in grades 9 - 12: Cily State Dates From = MonthvYear__To - Month/Year = = ‘Documentation a7 high Schaal standance and graduation (ore eauivatend is Yaqui by Tre Unwersiy of Calforia, te Catfora@ State Unwersiy and some Calforia Community Colleges. Follow campus instructions. Check the box that applies to you -- check only one box: a 1am a nonimmigrant alien as defined by federal law. [Nonimmigrant aliens have been admitted to the United States temporarily and include, but are not limited to, foreign students (persons holding F visas) end exchange visitors (persons holding J visas), OR 4 | am NOT a nonimmigrant alien. (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or aliens without lawful immigration status, ‘amang others, should check this box.} AFFIDAVIT: tine undersigned, declare under penaly of perury under the laws ofthe State of California thatthe information| have provided on this form is tue an Bcturate. | understané hat his information wil be used to determine my ebgbilt for tne nonresident ulin exemplin for eligible California high school rocvates. hereby deciare that. i am an allen without wil mmigraton status, Ihave fled an application to legalize my immigration status or wil le segpolcalion as s60n 26 f am eligible to 00 60. | further understand tha if any of the above information is unitue, | wil be bable lor payment of af ooresent charges Ifom which | was exempted and may be subject io disciplinary action by the College or University [ Print Full Name (as appears on your campus sudent records) Tanypas/Stodent Kenjiveation Nu | Print Full Mailing Address (Number, Swreet, City, State, Zip Code) Email Address (Optionaly Phone Number (Optional) Reed Ostober 2003California Nonresident Tuition Exemption For Eligible California High School Graduates (The law passed by the Legislature in 2001 as “AB 540") GENERAL INFORMATION Any student, other than a nonimmigrant alien, who meets all ofthe following requirements, shall be exempt frorn paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges, the University of California, and the California State University (all public colleges and universities in California. + Requirements: ©The student must have attended a high schoo! (public or private) in California for three or more years > The student must have graduated trom a Califomia high school or attained the equivalent prior tothe star of the tem (for example, passing the GED or California Hiah School Proficiency exam). ‘© An alien student who is without lawful immigration slatus must fle an affidavit with the college or university stating that he or she has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status, or will fie an application as soon as he or she is eligible to do so. + Students who are nonimmigrants {for example, those who hold F (student) visas, B (visitor) visas, etc) are not eligible for this exemption. +The student must file an exemption request including a signed affidavit with the college that indicates the student has met all applicable conditions described above. Student information obtained in this process is strictly confidential unless disclosure is required under law. + Students eligible for this exemption who are transferring to another California public college or unwersity must submit 2 new request (and documentation if required) to each college under consideration + Nonresident students meeting the criteria will be exempted from the payment of nonresident tuition, but they will not be classified as California residents. They continue to be “nonresidents.” + AB540 does not provide student financial aid eligibility for undocumented alien students. These students remain ineligible for state and federal financial aid, PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING THIS EXEMPTION FROM NONRESIDENT TUITION California Community Colleges: Complete the form on the reverse. Submit it to the Admissions Office at the community college where you are enrolled or intend to enroll. You may be required to submit additional documentation. Call the college Admissians Office if you have questions, University of California: The University of California (UC) system has its own nonresident tuition exemption ‘application and affidavit form, but it will accept the exemption request form used by the California Community Colleges and the California State University. Your campus has established deadlines for submission of ‘exemption requests; however, requests are not to be submitted until you have been admitted to a UC campus. ‘Some students, such as transfer, graduate, and professional students, also must submit their official high school transcripts; check your campus for specific instructions. Once you are determined to be eligible for the exemption, you will continue to receive it as long as you fulfil te eligibility requirements or until the University no langer offers this exemption. The exemption covers the Nonresident Tuition Fee and the Educational Fee aitferential charged to nonresident students. Applying for the exemption does not alter your responsibilty to pay by the campus deadline any nonresident tuition and associated fees that may be due before your eligibilty is determined. General information is available at: www.ucop edulsas/sfs/Programs_and_Policies/abS40faqs.him. For campus-specific instructions regarding documentation and deadline dates, contact the campus Office of the Registrar. California State University: Complete the form on the reverse, Contact the Office of Admissions and Records al the CSU campus where you are enrolled or intend to encoll for instructions on submission, deadiine information, and additional requirements. You wil be required to submit final high school transcripts and appropriate records of high school graduation or the equivalent, if you have not done so already. Call the Office of Admissions and Records at the campus if you have questions. 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The Selective Services is the federal agency in charge of drafting eligible young men to serve, during times of war should Congress ever reintroduce the miltary draft. Undocumented students should register at their local post office by filing out and mailing a Selective Service Registration Form. You can also download the Selective Service form at https:// www.sss.gov/, complete it and mail it in. Make sure to get a certificate of mailing so you have evidence you submitted the registration form. It takes 4-10 weeks for the Selective Services to process your registration so get it done as soon as possible to avoid a hold on your financial aid account.WHO APPLIES FOR FINANCIAL AID USING FAFSA? » TVisa holders and people with asylum, refugee, or “Special Immigrant Juvenile" (SU) status immediately qualify for federal financial aid and should apply through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). » Legal Permanent Residents and U.S, Citizens immediately qualify for federal financial aid and should apply through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If these students qualify for AB 54D, they can also be eligible for California state-based financial aid » Ifyou are a non-citizen not mentioned here, you should check your eligibility for financial aid at http://studentaid.ed.gov/eligibility/non-us-citizens HOW DO | APPLY TO STATE- BASED FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS?! Whether you are starting college this year or are already attending, you will need to submit the California Dream Act Application and Non-SSN GPA Verification Form by March 2nd every year to qualify for most financial aid. Follow the steps outlined below to ensure you are completing all the necessary steps in a timely fashion, Do not wait until the last minute. You don't want to miss out on financial aid! 1, Keep handy records of income from 2013 or other documents that will help you correctly fill out the California Dream Act Application. These include documents like: a. W-2 forms and other 2018 records of income (if you or your parents have any) b, 2013 income tax return(s) (if you or your parents have one) 1 ' ‘Adapted from San Francisco State University’s "Applying for the 2014-15 CA Dream Application” c. Records of child support paid or received (i applicable) d. Records of student scholarships & fellowships included in your/your parents’ taxes ©. Current business records if over 100 employees andlor farm records f. Current bank statements Fill out the California Dream Act Application by March 2nd. a. First create an account at www.caldreamact. org, You will set up a user name, password and security question. Don't forget your password or your user name! Write it down or store it in your cell phone, on your computer, etc.! You will need these to log in on future occasions to make the edits and check the status of your application, b. The application does not ask the student for a Social Security Number (SSN), but it does ask for the Individual Tax Identification Number (TIN). You are not required to provide either. You may list your parents’ SSN or Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITINs), if they have one, If they have neither, list nine zeros in that field. . List all school(s) you are currently attending or have applied to for admission, d. Check the confirmation page to see if any additional steps are required or if corrections need to be made. The Application only allows changes to be made 24 hours after submission. ‘Come back to the application and make the changes. Repeat until you have successfully submitted the application and no changes need to be made. ¢. If dependent, be sure both you and one parent signs the application. f. Independent students are not required to have a parent signature. You can check the section, "Do my parents need to provide information?” to check if you are considered an independent student. For more information on how to fill out the California Dream Act application: ~See the 2013-14 California Dream Act Instructions at http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/ forms/amt_frm/2013-14_ california_dream_ application_instructions.pdtWatch a walkthrough of the applicaition on video at http:/Awww.calgrants.org/index.cfm?navid=273, = Contact the Commission at caldreamact@csac. ca.go¥ or call them at 1-888-224-7268 3. Submit your Non-SSN GPA Verification Form from CSAC or confirm that your school submits it electronically. Check the “What is a Non-SSN GPA Verification Form?” below for more details. 4, Create a Webgrants for Students account at wwrw.webgrants4students.org to check the status - of your Cal Grant Application and/or Student Aid Report. 5. During Spring 2014, you should review the status of your financial aid award offers through your college's online financial aid gateway. Check with each school you attend or are applying to for information about your financial aid offer. 6. Complete income verification if required. A percentage of students will be selected by their college or university to verity the income submitted in the California Dream Act Application. If you or your parents meet income guidelines that require you to file taxes, you might be required to present an IRS tax return transcript to verify your income. 7. Keep in touch with your financial aid office to ensure that you are meeting all requirements and deadlines to receive your financial aid, TIP: Check out Cash for College workshops near you if you'd like hands-on help with your Dream Act Application at http://www.calgrants.org/index. cfm?navid=16. HOW DO 1 APPLY TO INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS? Because of AB 130, colleges are now awarding institutional scholarships to undocumented AB 540 students. You should research and apply for institutional scholarships as determined by your respective college. For example, UC Berkeley offers the Achievement ‘Award Program for incoming freshman or junior transfers. With this specific scholarship, students are eligible for up to $6,000 plus a laptop. The eligibility requirements are AB 540 status with a gross family income of $86,000 or less. The scholarship deadline for Fall 201 4/Spring 2015 is February. Students also need to submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May 1,2014 for incoming freshmen and by June 1, 2014 for incoming junior transfers. TIP: You can also apply for private scholarships. A great place to start is E4FC's Scholarship List available online at http://e4fc.org/resources/scholarshiplists. html, WHY IS THE MARCH 2ND DEADLINE IMPORTANT? Marcli 2nd is important because if you fail to submit all required documents by this deadline, you will not qualify for. Cal Grants and many other state-based financial aid programs. The priority deadline for submitting the California Dream Act Application and the GPA verification for the 2014-15 academic year is March 2, 2014, Given that this year the March 2nd deadline falls on a Sunday, CSAC will accept Dream Act ications and GPA Verifications until Monday, March 8, 2014, Check the California Overview of Financial Aid Programs chart for individual program deadlines. I$ MY PERSONAL INFORMATION SAFE WHEN I APPLY? All information submitted to CSAC is confidential. In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), CSAC will not release any California Dream Act Applicant's information to third parties such as the Department of Homeland Security (OHS). FERPA prohibits agencies and educational institutions from releasing confidential information about a student without the student's consent unless they are releasing that information to provide financial and award information to state and campus personnel who have a legitimate need to know this information. Records may be released to a third party, including a parent or guardian, only after receiving student authorization.WHAT IS A NON-SSN GPA VERIFICATION FORM? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Itis a form you must submit to establish academic merit for your Cal Grant application. In addition to submitting the California Dream Act Application to establish financial need, students must submit a Non-SSN GPA Verification form to CSAC every year to be eligible for Cal Grant awards. We encourage you to check with your Collage Counselor (high school students) or Financial Aid Counselor (college students) to lear ‘whether your institution electronically uploads Non-SSN GPA Verification Forms to CSAC automatically, If the school does not submit the Non-SSN GPA Verification Form automatically, you should mail in thé form to CSAC. Please take the 2014-2015 Non-SSN GPA Verification Form and the attached instruction sheets to your school. Once the school official completes the “For School Use Only" section, mail the form to the address listed at the bottom of the form, ‘We suggest that i you will be mailing in a paper Non- SSN GPA Verification Form, you make a copy for your records and also purchase a certificate of mailing from the post office as proof of your timely submission. GPAs will be accepted only if certified by a school electronically or by mail through the paper 2014-15 Non-SSN GPA Verification Form. No transcripts are accepted, The fastest way for a student to submit a GPA is to have their school electronically upload the GPA directly to the CSAC, Please ask your school to submit your GPA electronically to the Commission by the March 2, 2014 filing deadline, You can download the 2014-15 Non-SSN GPA Verification Form and instructions at: http://www.csac, ¢a,gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/non_ssn_gpaform.pdf. TIP: Have your high school verify your GPA until you have fulfled at least 24 units of college course work (for a 4 year college/university) or 12 unites (for community college). Then, have your college verify your GPA. Submit a GPA to CSAC every year. HOW CAN | CHECK THAT CSAC RECEIVED MY GPA VERIFICATION? After you have filed a California Dream Act Application and the Non-SSN GPA Verification Form with CSAC, you can go online to check the status of your California Dream Act Application and GPA by logging on and creating an account at www.Webgrants4Students.org, This secure site will let you view the status of your Dream Act Application, Verified GPA, Cal Grant Application and much more. You can find information about creating an account and using WebGrants for Students here: http://www.calgrants.org/ documents/Whats_Next_CA_Dream_Act_2013.pdf. TIP: It takes approximately 6-8 weeks for CSAC to process a paper GPA verification form. Make sure you submit it early enough and check the status of your Verified GPA at www.webgrants4students.org DO MY PARENTS NEED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION? In order to determine your financial need, CSAC may require your parents’ name, income, wages, or other parental information be included in the California Dream Act Application, Students who are considered “dependent” students must submit parental information. Students considered "independent" do not need to submit parental information. IF you do not meet any of the criteria below, you are considered a "dependent" for financial aid purposes and must provide parental information. If you meet at least one of the criteria below, you are considered as an independent student for financial aid purposes: » Were born prior to 1/1/1991 (i.e. are over 24 years of age) > Are legally married » Have dependent children or other dependents (other than spouse) for which they provide more than 50% of the support » Are attending graduate school> Have been granted legal guardianship or Parent Signature and this PIN is tied to the individual emancipation by a court in the U.S. student. » Have been verified as an orphan or ward of the court» If there is more than one student submitting a Dream Application in the same household, the parent will Dependent students must have at least one parent have to obtain one Parent PIN for each student. SUD ager a date ven eae » Every time the student makes a correction on the information on their California Dream Act Application Se a eae i nee ae ree ladependent student are not required to have parent the Parent PIN they created, signature or parent income information. WHAT IF 1AM A DEPENDENT STUDENT BUT MY PARENTS LIVE OUTSIDE OF THE US? You still need to provide parental information. If your parent(s) has/have access to the Internet, they can fill ‘out their information online. You can also work over the phone with your parent(s) to acquire their information for the application. If your parent(s) lve in a place where the currency is not in U.S. Dollars, they should convert their income information from the foreign currency to U.S. Dollars when submitting it on the Application. IF your parent(s) has/have access to the Internet, they should add the parent signature online. If they do rot, you can mail them a paper form so they can sign off on the application. Make sure that you have your parent(s) keep a copy and mail the Parent Signature form to CSAC by March 2nd. Here is a sample Parent ‘Signature form from last year's application: http:// www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/dream_act_ application_signature_page.pdf. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PARENT SIGNATURE » You and your parents must decide which parent will sign the application. » For online applications, you choose your User ID and password and will use this to sign and submit the application. Then, one parent chooses “Add Parent Signature” and has the student sign into their account. Parent puts in parent name, birth date and wages to create the Parent PIN, which parents use to sign the application. For paper application, parént can mall signature to CSAC. » Only one parent can obtain a PIN to provide for the actin ae 10> SPOTLIGHT ON FINANCIAL — se'ssocuscna'e ony consaues once aloe war th “ AID PROGRAMS: Se pee eT acs SG esi poms CAL GRANTS visit calgrants.org, Cal Grants are state-based financial aid awards TIP: As an AB 540 student, you have the highest administered by the California Student Aid Commission | €ligibility of being awarded a Cal grant when you (CSAC) that do not have to be paid back. There graduate from high school or transfer to a four-year are several types of Cal Grants, but this guide will University from a community college. These grants are specifically cover the Enlitlement Cal Grant A & Cal High School Entitlement or Transfer Entitlement Cal Grants, After,you have been at a four year University for two semesters, you are no longer eligible for an entitlement Cal Grant. Grant B awards. For information on other Cal Grant Programs please visit calgrants.org Students who successfully submit the California Dream Act Application and Non-SSN GPA Verification Form (electronically or on paper) before the March 2nd priority deadline and meet income guidelines as well as, requirements below, are guaranteed to receive a Cal Grant Award The Entitlement Cal Grant A award can be used for tuition and fees at public and private colleges as well as some private career colleges. At CSU and UC schools, this Cal Grant covers system wide fees up to $5,472 To be eligible for an Entitlement Cal Grant, students and $12,192 respectively eae = Ifyou are attending any private nonprofit college or a 4. Meet AB540 criteria for-profit college accredited by the Western Association 2. Not have a bachelor's or professional degree of Schools and Colleges, it pays up to $8,056 toward tuition and fees. If you are attending most other career colleges, it pays up to $4,000. GPA Requirement: 3.0 and above 8, Meet minimum GPA requirements (2.0 for Cal Grant B & 3.0 for Cal Grant A) Meet income guidelines set out by CSAC. Be in a program leading to an undergraduate The Entitlement Cal Grant B award provides low- degree or certificate income students with a modest living allowance and assistance with tuition and fees. Most first-year = students receive an allowance of up to $1,478 for 7, Have registered with U.S. Selective Service (males) ooks and lving expenses, After the freshman year, in To qualify for Entitlement Cal Grant A and Cal Grant B addition to $1,478, Cal Grant B also helps pay tuition pret ereiten and fees in the same amount as a Gal Grant A. For Cal Grant B, the length of your program of study must be at least one year or more. 2. Apply within one year after graduating from high GPA Requirement: 2.0 and above school or receiving your GED, or 3. Apply as a California Community College (CCC} | AM ELIGIBLE FOR BOTH CAL GRANT $y Chea tna in ncassongivld A&B AWARDS, CAN | ACCEPT BOTH? asp?id=920 for more information about the CGC Transfer Entitlement Cal Grant Award In the case that you are eligible for both Cal Grant A & B, you can only choose one. You may not switch awards {Fyou miss out on these opportunities, you can still at a later time, even if itis a different academic year. apply forthe Competitive Cal Grant A & B awarde. Please consider your financial situation before choosing ‘These awards are not guaranteed like the Entitlement between Cal Grant A and Cal Grant B. If you have 6. Be enrolled at least half time 1, Apply as high school seniors, or "questions about how the programs work, check with your financial aid office. HOW DO | CHECK MY CALGRANT APPLICATION STATUS? You can go omline and check the status of your California Dream Act Application and Verified GPA by logging on and creating an account at Webgrants4Students.org. Instructions for creating an account and managing your Cal Grant: http://www. calgrants.org/documents/Whats_Next_CA_Dream_ Act_2013.pdi. TIP: Each student's financial aid package may be different. Connect with your financial aid office to get support and get questions answered. 12“ OPTIONS BY SYSTEM + OVERVIEW OF STATE-BASED FINANCIAL AID For program descriptions please visit, http://e4f.org/cadapr CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES (CCC) rogramdescriptions.himl 0 Cal Grant A (for Associate or Bachelor programs) Held i toa 4-year college or university in reserve until you transfer Cal Grant B (For programs at least 1 year long) online at: www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=107) Cal Grant C (For vocational programs 4 months or longer. See priority programs Q Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOG Waiver) G Community College Private Scholarships (through AB 130) ( Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) (Chafee Foster Youth Grants CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM (UC) Cal Grant A Cal Grant A Q Cal Grant B . | [Cal Grant 8 1 State University Grants (SUG) UC Grants 1D Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) 1 CSU Scholarships/Fellowships (through AB 130) O Chafee Foster Youth Grants PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 1D Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) or Equivalent Program (UC Scholarships/Fellowships (through AB 130) Chafee Foster Youth Grants OCal Grant A O Cal Grant B {O Cal Grant C (for qualifying career technical programs) Q Private Scholarships and Fellowships Q Chafee Foster Youth Grants VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL SCHOOLS OCal Grant A OCal Grant B Cal Grant C O Chafee Foster Youth Grants 13ABOUT THE AUTHOR RODRIGO DORADOR Rodrigo is the Outreach Coordinator at E4FC. He immigrated to Arizona in 2000 with his mother and sister to reunite with his father. In June 2012, Rodrigo graduated from Santa Clara University with a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics, and received the Peter Hans Kolvenbach, S.J. Award for “exemplifying the ideals of Jesuit education, especially being a whole person of solidarity in the real world and having the courage and faith to build a more just and humane world” Rodrigo hopes to obtain a PhD in philosophy in the future, ABOUT US EDUCATORS FOR FAIR CONSIDERATION (E4FC) Founded in 2006, Educators for Fair Consideration empowers undocumented young people in realizing their academic and career goals and actively contributing to society. We offer holistic programming that addresses their financial, legal, career, and emotional health needs. Specifically, we provide scholarships, legal services, professional and personal development workshops, and a strong peer network. We also lead presentations and create educational materials to raise awareness and support nationwide. Our programming is designed by and for undocumented young people with support from committed allies. For more information, please visit us online at www.edfc.org. CALIFORNIA‘STUDENT AID COMMISSION (CSAC) Since its creation by the Legislature in 1955, the Commission has continued to operate as the principal state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in California. The Commission has never wavered from its central mission to make education beyond high schoo! financially accessible to all Californians. For more information, visit esac.ca.gov. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank you to Nanoy Jodaitis and Rose Carmona-Arbulu (San Francisco State University) for providing enormous amounts of insight on the contents of this guide, We are also grateful for the contributions from Amy Lee (Laney College), Noehmy Chavez (UC Berkeley), the Outreach Ambassadors of the 2018-14 Cohort, E4FC Staff and CSAC Staff for help in updating this guide for 2014. A huge thank you to the assistant editor and outreach intern, Marisol Pimentel. | personally send my gratitude to Tony Press and Jennifer Pence for copyediting this work. 1410 things you need to know alout the California Dream Act 1, The California Dream Act allows certain students who meet the requirements below to apply for and receive state financial aid at California public and private colleges and private scholarships administered by California public colleges. 2, California Dream Act Application information is not shared with federal databases, student and parent information is protected by the same privacy and information security laws and safeguards as all other state financial aid applicants. 3, Students need to meet the following Assembly Bill (AB) 640 qualifications: + Attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; + Graduate from a California high school or pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED); + Enroll in an accredited and qualified California college or university; and, + Iapplicable, fill out an affidavit to legalize immigration status as soon as eligible. 4, ABS40 students can apply for private scholarship aid administered by public and private colleges and universities, Check with your campus for program details and application information. 5, Beginning January 2013, apply at www.caldreamact.org, for: + California Community College Board of Governor's (BOG) fee waiver. Check with the college for required forms. + Cal Grants that can be used in the 2019-14 academic year. Apply by the Cal Grant March 2 deadline. + Other state financial aid awarded by colleges and universities. Apply by the March 2 priority deadline. + Chafee Grants for foster youth and submit a Chafee Grant application, www.csac.ca.gov. 6. After completing the California Dream Act Application, check with your campus financial aid and scholarship office for further details or requirements. 1, Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back, Students may receive up to $12,192 annually for up to 4 years of college, Amount varies depending upon the college of attendance. 8. Submit a verified GPA form by the Cal Grant March 2 deadline. Check with your school about submitting your GPA form. 9. Get help applying at a Cash for College workshop. High school seniors could qualify for an extra $1,000 scholarship. Find workshop locations at www.calgrants.org. 10, The recent federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) does not prevent students from applying for California Dream Act financial aid, California students who have applied for or received approval for Deferred Action should complete the California Dream Act Application, not the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more at www.uscis.gov, www.e4fc.org, or www.weownthedream.org. ame DreamAct 7 4 You i as (HEH cattreamectorg rsss-cacrawr {iii eux ECMCEET a Ero Ir 10 cosas que debes saber solore la Ley Dream Act de California 1, La ley Dream Act de California permite que ciertos estudiantes que retinen los requisitos que aparecen a continuacién soliciten y reciban ayuda financiera estatal en colegios pitblicos y privados, y becas privadas administradas por colegios piblicos de California. 2, Los datos de la Solicitud de la ley Dream Act de California no son compartidos con las bases de datos federales; los datos de estudiantes y padres son protegidos por las mismas leyes de privacidad y seguridad de datos y protecciones que reciben todos los solicitantes de ayuda financiera estatal. 3, Los estudiantes necesitan reunir los siguientes requisitos del Proyecto de Ley (AB) 640: + Asistir a una escuela secundaria de California por lo menos 3 afios, + Graduarse de una escuela secundaria de California o pasar el Examen de Aptitud de la Escuela Secundaria de California (CHSPE, en inglés) u obtener el Certificado de Formacién Educativa General (GED, en inglés), + Inscribirse en un colegio o universidad acreditado y calificado de California, y + De ser aplicable, completar un afidavit para legalizar el estado migratorio tan pronto retina los requisitos. 4, Los estudiantes AB §40 pueden solicitar ayuda de becas privadas administradas por colegios y universidades piblicos. Pregunta en tu colegio sobre los detalles de los programas y los datos de la solicitud. Empezando en enero de 2013, visita wrw.caldreamact.rg, para solicitar: + Exenciones de Cuotas de Inscripoién de la junta de Gobernadores de los Colegios Comunitarios de California (BOG, en inglés), Pregunta en tu colegio cules son los formularios requeridos. + Becas Cal Grant que se pueden tsar en el azo académico 2013-14, Solicta hasta la fecha de vencimiento dela beca Cal Grant del 2 de marzo. ~ + Otra ayuda financiera estatal otorgada por colegios y universidades, Solicita hasta la fecha de vencimiento de prioridad del 2 de marzo, + Bocas Chafee para jévenes en cuidado adoptivo; presenta una solicitud para la Beca Chafee en www.caac.ca.gov. 6, Después de completar la Solicitud de la ley Dream Act de California, consulta la oficinas de ayuda financiera y becas en tucolegio para mas detalles o requisitos. 1. las becas Cal Grant son dinero para el colegio que no tienes que devolver. Los estudiantes pueden recibir hasta $12,192 ala porhasta 4 afios de colegio. La cantidad varia dependiendo del colegio al que asistas. 8, Presenta un formulario GPA verificado hasta la fecha de vencimiento de Cal Grant del 2 de marzo, Pregunta en tu escuela sobre la presentacién del formulario de tu GPA. = 9, Obtén ayuda con la solicitud en un taller Cash for College de California. Los estudiantes de ultimo afio de secundaria ‘pueden calificar para recibir una beca por mérito adicional de $1,000. Busca localidades para los talleres en ‘www.calgrants.crg. 10. La reciente Accién Diferida federal (DACA, en inglés) no impide que los estudiantes soliciten ayuda financiera de la ley Dream Act de California. Los estudiantes de California que han solicitado o recibido aprobacién para la Accién Diferida deberén completar la Solicitud de la ley Dream Act de California, no la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA, en inglés), Para més detalles visita wwrw.uscis.gov, wwrm.e4fc.org, 0 mmw.sreomthedroam. org, “y a eae DreamAct 33; * emmnaZ 4 an det ‘ECC eis a ae caldreamact.erg 1-888-CA-GRANT SineDe ELIGIBILITY REQUIREME! a Oo o oooa o eferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Checklist Northwes} IMMIG iT. PI Is Born on or after June 16, 1981 Came to the United States before reaching 16" birthday Have continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2007 (the past 5 years), up to the present time C1 If previously deported, ordered removed, or left the US duting this period, DISCUSS WITH AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making DACA application Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012 Are currently in school, have graduated from high school, or obtained a general education certificate (GED) Have NOT been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety If you have any arrests or criminal convictions, DISCUSS WITH AN ATTORNEY Be at least 15 years old to file an application (unless you are or have been in deportation proceedings) EXAMPLES OF DOCUMENTS TO PROVE ELIGIBILITY (We strongly recommend that you discuss your case with an attorney or accredited representative before submitting any documentation to the government) Requirement ‘You may need one or more of the following document types to prove eligibility for each category (you do not need all of the documents below) + Passport + Birth certificate (with translation) plus photo identification CO Proof of identity + School or military ID with photo ; + Any U.S. government immigration or other document bearing your name and photo + Passport with admission stamp + Form 1-94/1-95/1-94W C2 Proof you came to U.S. + School records from the U.S. schools you have attended before your 16th + Any Immigration and Naturalization Service or DHS document stating birthday your date of entry (Form I-862, Notice to Appear) + Travel records + Hospital or medical records 1 Ifyou have been in + Form 1-94/1-95/-94W with authorized stay expiration date deportation proceedings | + Final order of exclusion, deportation, or removal issued as of 6/15/2012 or entered with a visa, + A charging document placing you into removal proceedings proof of expired + DISCUSS THESE ISSUES WITH AN ATTORNEY immigration status Rent receipts, ulllity, cell phone bills C2 Proof you continuously Employment records (pay stubs, W-2 Forms, etc) resided in U.S. since June 15, 2007 and that you were present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012 School records (transcripts, letters, report cards, etc) Military records (Form DD-214 ot NGB Form 22) Official records from a religious entity confirming participation in a religious ceremony NWIRP- DREAM HOTLINE 1-855-31- DREAM, www.nwirp.org/dream kev. 1wsi21 Proof you continuously resided in U.S. since June 15, 2007 and that you were present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012 (Continued) ‘Copies of money onder receipts for money sent in or out of the country Passport entries Birth certificates of children born in the U.S. Dated bank transactions Social Security card Automobile license receipts or registration Deeds, mortgages, rental agreement contracts Tax receipts, insurance policies Medical, vaccination and dental records TI Proof of your student status at the time of requesting consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals ‘* School records (transcripts, report cards, etc) from the school that you are currently attending in the United States showing the name(s) of the school(s) and periods of school attendance and the current educational or grade level + U.S. high school diploma or certificate of completion + US. GED certificate «Ifyou have served in the U.S. military, copies of military records C2 Ifyou have ever been arrested by the police or any government agency + Obtain copies of police reports and court records for any attests, criminal convictions or juvenile cases. + MAKE SURE TO DISCUSS THESE ISSUES WITH AN ATTORNEY BEFORE SUBMITTING ANY OF THIS DOCUMENTATION O To Complete Form 1-821D + Make a list of the addresses of all of the places you have lived since you entered the U.S. and the dates you lived there WHERE TO OBTAIN FORMS: © _ USCIS Website- www.uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals O_NWIRP Website- httpy/nwirp.org/dream APPLICATION CHECKLIS' 2 passport style pictures, Oooooo0g WHERE TO FILE: Ilivein.. WASHINGTON, OREGON Form I-82 ( Original, handwritten signature, and date) Form I-765- Application for Work Authorization Form I-765 WS- Application for Work Authorization Worksheet (OPTIONAL) Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance $465 Fee- Check or Money Order made payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security* Submit all the necessary documents (evidence to prove eligibility), with translations if not in English Make a copy of everything you are submitting (forms, documentation) and keep for your own records USS, Postal Service USPS Express Mail/Fed Ex/UPS USCIS Chicago Lockbox Facility | USCIS Chicago Lockbox Facility USCIS USCIS Attn: DACA, P.O. Box 5757 131 S. Dearbom - 3" Floor Chicago, IL 60680-5757 Chicago, IL 60603-5517 NWIRP- DREAM HOTLINE 1-855-31- DREAM, www.nwirp.org/dream_ rey. 1012TRAVELING ABROAD WITH ADVANCE PAROLE: A GUIDE FOR DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) BENEFICIARIES CURRAN & BERGER LLPTABLE OF CONTENTS 3 TESTIMONIALS 5 WHAT IS ADVANCE PAROLE? 5 WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF TRAVELING ABROAD 6 HOW CAN | APPLY FOR ADVANCE PAROLE? 6 EXAMPLES OF EVIDENCE THAT YOU CAN USE FOR DIFFERENT TRAVELING PURPOSES 7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS/TIPS TO APPLY FOR ADVANCE PAROLE 9 SAMPLE DECLARATIONS FOR ADVANCE PAROLE REQUESTS SSS Tl ABOUT THE AUTHORS 12 ABOUT US =]...TESTIMONIALS —— Ju (South Korea) - Traveling for a Humanitarian Purpose Ju's Advance Parole request was recently approved to traval to his home country, South Korea, where he has not been since he artivad inthe US. 14 years ago. Bocauee hie 90-yearald grandmother has been suffering from health problems, he asked t9 travel for humanitarian purpose so that he could visit her. Whie he ss in South ‘Korea, he plans to share his experionce with the ree! of the wor'd by ‘creating blogging about his journey and creating @ documentary, What country were you born in and how old were you when you first artived in the United States? How long has it been since you first arrived? Twas born in South Korea and arived in the United States when Iwas 11 years old, Unt | received DACA, I had not been able 10 travel to my home country for 13 years. When did you first find out about being able to travel under ‘Advance Parole and what motivated you to submit ¢ requost? { know that | had the opportunity to apply for Advance Parole as ‘s00n as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arivals (DACA) program was announced in 2012. id’ plan to submit a request unt ound out thet my grandmother's hoath had boon dectning sce she suffered from a stroke. My grandmother also hes Azhorer’s ‘dsoeee and wil turn 90 years old this year. Alter much thought ‘and consideraion, | decided to submit a requost io go visit my ‘grandmother. How easy of a process was it for you to file for your Advance Parole request? Did you receive legal help? First, Iida lot of research on my own, After {had a general sense fof how to submit an Advance Parole request, | went to ask for Suidance from those wha knew more about the legal process. ontacted my frends, mestars, and immigration ayers Y0 find ‘Su! mare, Attorwards, | received lagal representation from an immigration attorney to fil out the form and gather all necessary documentation required. We submitted the Advance Parole request ‘a month after began my inital research, What kind of evidence did you submit for your Advance Parole request? Bocause | was seeking to traval for a humanitarian purpose to visit my sick grandmother, | submitted various hospital documents a teudence that my grandmother was receiving medical help. We also, requested a letter from the doctor with detais about her condition. ‘Allo the documents were scanned and e-mailed to me. How long did you wait to get your Advance Parole approved and how long were you approved to be outside of the country for? IRtook 25 days to receive my approval. | was approved to be in ‘South Korea for 24 days, even though I only requested 23. South Korea has @ mandatory military service requirement for all males, How did you bypass that requirement so that you were able to renew your passport and not have any trouble when landing in the country? Before I could renew my passport, which was expired, | had to request to defer my military service with the South Korean ‘government. Fortunately, it was deferred and then | was able to renew my passport Going abroad can be costly. Have you received any financial support from your community to make this trip possible? Without community suppor, | would not be able to go back to South Korea, Because of financial dificult, l reached out to my ‘community and started an online fundraising campaign in hopes of reducing the burden of worrying about the financial aspects of my trp. nls than two weeks, I met the goal and was able to fundraise ‘enough to pay for my Advance Parole fee, travel costs, and other necessary expenses, | am so grateful and humbled to have a Community whe supported me every step of the way. | ecommend that others also obtain help from theit communities. Whether itis financial or emotional support itis very much needod. ‘Ave you doing anything to document your travel experience? Tram using ths opportuni to educaie Wie rest of my communty, ‘This is actjlot about me, {created a website (wnwjoniuhong.com| te document my journey and help others who are thinking about ‘submitting an Advance Parole Request. | will be updating it with pictures, shot videos, and reflections aboul my expenence, Pam also creating a shor documentary. This tip wil be vor ‘emational forme and | want to captur® lt s0 that I can come back to the United States and educate others. ‘Would you encourage others to travel abroad with Advance Parole? Do you have any suggestions for them? Itis each person's decision to travel abroad. It's great opportunity. {hope that sharing my personal experionces will help others better understand the Advance Parole process and make an informed ocition | defniely suggest that # they do decida to travel, ‘btaning legal help from an immigration attorney is crucial. They Should also plan in advance to give themselves enough time 19 prepare, Lizeth (Mexico) - Traveling for a Humanitarian Purpose Leth traveled to Mexico 10 vit her grandlater, who wes siagncsod with 2ancer Since she has been maried to her US. citizen partner for five years, there waa an addiional beneft for traveling abroad. Although Lizeth’s US. citzen parnor fied an Enmagiation petition on her behalf, she was unable to adust her ‘status in the United States because she intially entered the Unitod Statos without inspection (e.g, unlawful) Traveing abroad wih ‘Advance Perule alowed her the chars to return to tha US, awfully fand with inepection thereby alleviating this problem. Alter returning, ‘he filed for adjuctmont of etatus and is close fo receiving a decison on her case. What country were you born in and how old were you when you first arrived to the United States? | was bor in Mesico and was 11 years old when | first came to the United States. What was your purpose for traveling abroad with Advance Parole? ‘Afar 13 years of not being able to return to Mexico, wanted to visit ‘ny grandiather, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. He is very ‘Sek | didn't get a chance to visit my grandmother in tine because she passed away ‘After speaking with my attomey, | also wanted to travel go that | can ‘atu lawully to the United States because | crossed the border ‘when Lfrst came to Mexico as an 1 1-yearold child. My attorney let re know that coming back lawfully would allow me to adjust my Status in the US. s0 that | could obtain my green card through @ petition fied by my US citizen husband, How long did it take for you to receive a decision? How long were you out of the country for? [After | submitted my Advance Parole request it took two weeks for sme to receive my approval | was given permission tobe in Mexico for only a week because even though I was able to specify the ‘amount of ime that | wanted to be out ofthe county for on the ‘Advance Parole application, did not put any length of time.‘What was it lke to finally be able to go outside of the United States? While | was in Mexico, I was very sad. My grandmother died two years prior and | was focused on how I didn't have a chance to meet her ‘The city where | grew up had changed a lot. When Iwas a kid pictured the city where | grew up as bigger than it really was. When Farrived there, | was relly suprised at how small and different it ‘was from what | had envisioned, Did you have any fears when you traveled abroad? Because | was one ofthe first DACA recipients to go abroad, | was very worried the whole time. I wasn't sure what the process would be like for returing to the United States and feared not being lat back in Did you receive legal help before traveling? Would you recommend that others seek legal help? | did receive legal holp bofore traveling, I is important because | was screened fo make sure that I didn't have anything in my record that would prohibit me from being able to reenter the county after traveling to Mexico. | highly recommend that others work with an attorney before traveling, id you run into any trouble when you reentered the United States? What was the process like’ What kinds of questions, were you asked? When | was reentering the country after my tip, | feared that | was ‘going to be questioned and surely enough, | was, ‘The oficer who reviewed my documents had not seen an Advance Parole document before and asked me what it was. | had to explain to her that | was granted Advance Parole because | had Deferred ‘ction under the DACA program. She didn't even know what DACA, ‘was 60 had to explain that to her as well She saw in her system that an immigration petition was filed by my US. citizen spouse ‘0 she asked me if was planning to adjust my status in the US, 1 told her that | was. Beforo letting me in, she told me to file for my parents as soon as | am able to and let me know that she was also an immiggant. She wished me luck. What would your advice be for someone who is thinking of traveling abroad? | would suggest that others not worry like I did. A long as you get ‘screened by an attomey, you have nothing to wory about. Just enjoy your tip! Also, specify the amount of time that you want to be let out of the Country; otherwise they will choose a length of time for you. | was, ‘only given one week, Vianney (Mexico) - Traveling for an Educational Purpose Vianney recently submitted an Advance Parole request so that she could conduct studies in Mexico for her Ph.D. program at the Univesity of Calforia, Berkeley. She describes the types of evidence that she submitted with her request and although she is sill waiting fr a decision on her Advance Parole, she is excited to visi the country that she has not been able to travel to in over 22 years. How old were you when you first arrived to the United States? | was 6 years old when | came to the United States. Where will you be traveling for Advance Parole and what is your purpose? [wie traveling to Jalisco, Mexico for educational purposes, As part of my Ph.D, program at UG Berkeley, Iwill be conducting ‘an independent ethnographic plot study that will be used for my ‘Qualitative methodology seminars in Fall 2014 and Spring 2015. Can you explain the stops that you had to take to complete your Advance Parole Request and what type of evidence you submitted? ‘Once | knew that my research required me to travel to Mexico, | immediately informed my faculty advisor and explained to her my travel plans and the legal process roquired for me to travel. Alter | explained the Advance Parole procoss to her, | then asked her for a letter that | could use as evidence for my packet stating the reason why | needed to travel and how i relates to my degre, Next | began to write my “explanation for travel” document that is ‘requirement of the process. init clearly stated why the travel ' necessary for my esearch and how my research in turn is part ‘of my progress in completing milestones in my graduate program and finally how this is part of my professional development. I wrate ‘several drafts ofthis document which my advisor gave me feedback fon to make sure it was concise | then compiled all ofthe required evidence. ! obtained copies of previous transcripts, my school identication card, and confirmation of current enrolment to prove that lam @ PhD. student atthe school How are you feeling while you wait for your Advance Parole request decision? Heel a bit anxious because | have not received a response yet (thas been about a month. | hope I get the Advance Parole {granted because this would not only be a significant educational and professional experience but above all, wouid allow me to ‘see family that Ihave not seen in aver 22 years. This parole i very ‘symbolic of the esticted freedom undocumented students have to move across borders,. WHAT IS ADVANCE PAROLE? ‘Advance Parole is a travel document that some individuals can apply for from within the United States. As the name suggests, Advance Parole gives qualified individuals advance permission to enter into the United States after traveling abroad for certain purposes. If you are granted Deferred Action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, international travel may be permitted if you apply for and receive an ‘Advance Parole travel document. You cannot apply for the AP document until your DACA is approved. ‘The United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency that oversees Advance Parole requests, states that it will only grant Advance Parole for “humanitarian, education or work purposes! WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF TRAVELING ABROAD FOR HUMANITARIAN, EDUCATION, OR WORK PURPOSES? Visiting sick relatives Medical assistance Funeral service Other urgent family-elated purposes » Study abroad programs through schoo! » Academic resoarch » Overseas assignments » Interviews » Conferences and Trainings » MeetingsHOW CAN I APPLY FOR ADVANCE PAROLE? If you are granted Deferred Action, you can apply for an Advance Parole travel document with United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) if your reason to travel is for a humanitarian, education, or work purpose. To apply you must submit the following: 1) A completed 1131 Application for Travel Document form, found at www.uscis.gov 2) Evidence of your reason for travel (see next section for examples of evidence that you can use) 3) A copy of your DACA approval notice 4) A copy of a photo identification card (like your employment card or a state-issued identification card) '8) A $360 Application fee (money order or check payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security") EXAMPLES OF EVIDENCE THAT YOU CAN USE FOR DIFFERENT TRAVELING PURPOSES | a Aletter from a school employee acting in an official capacity describing the purpose of the travel and explaining why travel is required or beneficial; or, b. A document showing enrollment in an educational program requiring travel. a. A letter from your employer or a conference host describing the need for the travel. 1, A letter from your physician explaining the nature of your medical condition, the specific medical treatment to be sought outside of the United States, and a brief explanation why travel outside the U.S. is medically necessary; on, | b, Documentation of a family member's serious illness or death,FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS/TIPS TO APPLY FOR ADVANCE PAROLE —— Does an applicant need an attorney or a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) accredited representative to apply for Advance Parole? How can I find legal help? Because of the complexity of traveling abroad with Deferred Action, we highly recommend that applicants seck legal assistance before traveling. This is because applicants should make sure that they are thoroughly screened and eligible to re-enter the country once they leave. ‘The United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is the agency that reviews and approves Advance Parole requests. However, when recipient of Advance Parole tries to reenter the U.S. after the trip, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency will be in charge of deciding whether that person is paroled into the country. Therefore, getting screened by an expert immigration attorney or Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) accredited representative for “admissibility” is extremely important. To find legal help, applicants can submit a free online intake form at www-tinyur.com/e4fclegal Are there risks involved in traveling abroad? As stated above, individuals must be "admissible" in order to re-enter the United States after a trip abroad. There are many reasons why someone can be found ‘inadmissible? One of the most common reasons why someone is inadmissible is that they have a previous removal (deportation) order on their record, sometimes without the person's knowledge. ‘Also, certain criminal issues, even if they have been expunged, dismissed or occurred long ago, could be a problem There is also a chance that Congress might pass immigration reform and that it would only apply to people physically in the U.S. on the date the law is passed, That is a small risk, but one you should be ‘aware of if you plan to leave on Advance Parole. Finally, we are still not 100% sure if travel triggers ‘something known as the 3 and 10 year bars. We believe it does not - and the original DACA travel documents said this clearly. Now the documents no longer have that language. We are awaiting clear guidance from USCIS. How long will it take to find out if an Advance Parole request is approved? ‘Once applicants have sent in a request for Advance Parole, it can take up to 90 days to receive a response. ‘Sometimes applicants receive something called “Request for Evidence? asking for more documentation, hefore a decision is made, For these reasons, applicants must give themselves plenty of time before their trip. What if a person needs to travel abroad immediately? Is there a way to receive a quicker response? tf an applicant for Advance Parole is on a tight schedule, itis possible to receive a quicker response. Sometimes applicants can call the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) at 1-800- 375-5283 and ask for a quicker decision. If that does not work, applicants can try to contact their local Congressperson to help expedite the decision. Please realize that expedites are discretionary but will usually only be granted in an extreme situation. An expedite is likely to be granted for a very sick relative, but not for a study abroad program, For what length of time can a person be out of the country with an Advance Parole (AP) document? Because an Advance Parole (AP) document can only bee valid for up to one year, the maximum time you can ask for is a year. However, you will need to show that you need to be outside of the country for whatever amount of time you ask for. Since granting AP for individuals with DACA is a new process, you may only be granted a limited period and a ingle entry depending on your reason for travel.For example, if you need to travel for a school program that lasts 2 weeks, your AP document may only be valid for two weeks and allow only one entry. We suggest that you ask for the maximum amount of time and ‘muttiple entries but you may only be granted a limited amount of time and only a single entry. You should make sure you double check the validity period of your AP document before you decide to travel abroad. Try to ask for a litle extra time just in case there is a delayed or cancelled flight. Note that renewing DACA requires “continuous presence” in the U.S. We hope that USCIS will agree that a long trip on AP does not break “continuous presence’ in the US since the travel was authorized. But we do not have confirmation from USCIS that a longer trip on AP, such as a year abroad on AP, will be acceptable for a DACA renewal, Do I need a new Advance Parole (AP) document each time that I travel? You may need to apply for a new Advance Parole (AP) document if the validity period of your AP allows only for a single entry. You do not need to apply for a new AP if you are granted multiple entries and your AP is still valid. For example, don’t ask for an AP for a single international soccer game if you are on a college team that may travel multiple times; instead, mention every international game for the season. Will a re-entry under Advance Parole count as a lawful entry into the U.S.? Why is this important? Although this has not yet been verified by United States Citizenship & immigration Services, entry to the United States on Advance Parole could be considered a lawful ‘entry to the United States because you will have been inspected and paroled to the country by an immigration officer. This is important if you later become eligible to apply for a green card based on a qualifying relationship to a United States citizen. In addition to asking about risks, talk with an attorney about how traveling abroad could actually improve your ability to qualify for permanent immigration status. Do I need an Advance Parole document if | travel domestically but outside the continental U.S.? lf you have been granted Deferred Action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, you do not need Advance Parole in order to travel within the U.S. states, including Alaska and Hawai You also do not need an Advance Parole document in order to travel to any U.S. territories including Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands so long as you do not make any layover in another country before reaching your final destination. However, we recommend against travel to U.S. territories unless absolutely necessary since those returning from U.S. territories may be subject to so-called “grounds of inadmissibilty” per federal regulations. As a result, detailed questions about previous immigration history may come up, which is complicated for any Deferred Action applicant. Always keep in mind that whenever you travel, especially if you are near a border or at an international airport, there will be Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officers present and you could be questioned. However, as a Deferred Action beneficiary, you can show the officer your DACA approval notice indicating that United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not pursuing your deportation, AAs long as Deferred Action is in effect, you are considered to be lawfully present in the U.S. *Note that accidentally crossing the border outside of, US. territory without Advance Parole could jeopardize your DACA grant.SAMPLE DECLARATIONS FOR ADVANCE PAROLE REQUESTS Declaration of Ju Young Hong T declare under penalty of perjury that the following is true and correct to the best of my knowledge: 1. Iwas granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on October 22, 2012. My deferred action is valid until October 21, 2014. I submit this declaration in support of my application for deferred action. 2. Lam applying for the Advance Parole based on humanitarian reasons — my grandmother in South Korea is seriously ill and undergoing treatment, She is turning ninety years old this year. My grandmother suffered a stroke and has been dingnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She has also been undergoing treatment for quadriparesis (weakness in her arms and leys) as well as cognitive dysfunction following her stroke, She underwent a MRI and neuropsychological testing, 3. Thave not seen my grandmother in over thisteen years. 1 hope to see her to help her recover from her stroke, but also so that I can spend time with her. She has begun having trouble with her short term memory and frequently forgets things that happened the day before. I understand itis common for people struggting with Alzheimer’s disease to also develop problems with their long-term memory over time and may even have difficulty remembering relatives. It would be hearthroaking if T was not able fo see my grandmother before her Alzheimer's disease worsens and she forgets me. 4. \Lintend to visit South Korea on Tuesday, May 20", 2014, and return back to the United States on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, a total of 23days. My travel dates are flexible depending on the period allowed by my advance parole. Please help ‘me reunite with my family and spend time with them in this very short trip. Thank you. T declare under penalty of perjury that the above statement is true and correct. afrofit Ju Hong‘SAMPLE DECLARATIONS FOR ADVANCE PAROLE REQUESTS Declaration of Vianney A. Gavilanes The purpose for my travel is to conduct pre-dissertation field research. This summer research is a pilot study providing preliminary investigations necessary for my two-part qualitative methods seminar in Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 (Edu 280 C & D Research Apprenticeship and Qualitative Methodology Seminar), which will be the focus of my dissertation research. My summer pilot study consists of interviewing a group of Mexican citizens who chose to leave the U.S, and return t Mexico in search of new opportunities after continuously residing in the U.S. during their K-12 education years. I will interview a sample of students in Guadalajara, Jalisco who are currently enrolled at the University of Guadalajara, have graduated, and/or are currently employed as professionals. Jalisco is one of the top four traditional sending Mexican states of migrants! and Guadalajara is a major metropolitan city with a high rate of return migration,? for these reasons Guadalajara, Jalisco is the chosen site for this pilot study. : My pilot study is the preliminary work of an extended research project aimed at learning why some students have chosen to return to their home countries after having lived in the U.S. for the majority of their young lives. This research is both timely and imperative due to our current political landscape regarding comprehensive immigration reform, and in particular legislation that will favor out-of-status students in the United States. Since the establishment of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on June 15, 2012 many out-of-status students have benefited from this discretionary action, however, not all qualified students have applied. Much empirical research is needed to fully understand the complexity of the transnational experiences ‘many students have experienced in the U.S. as immigrants and now as they retum to their country of birth after many years. Due to the nature of my research and the location of my research subjects I am seeking tl Advance Parole document which will allow me to conduct my research in Mexico and be able to re-enter the United States upon completion of the pilot study. My field research will be conducted from early June to mid August 2014. T look forward to completing this necessary research milestone and continue my doctoral study as I progress towards my dissertation research stage. Sincerely, Vianney A. Gavilanes " Mexican Immigrants in the United States. (n.d.). The Migration Information Source. !tp://www.migrationinformation.org/usfocus/display.cfm?1D~767 ‘Reyes, B. (1997). Dynamics of Immigration: Return Migration to Western Mexico. San Francisco, CA: Public Policy Institute of California, http:/www.ppic.org/content/pubs/reportit_197brr pat 10ABOUT THE AUTHORS a a DAN BERGER Dan is a frequent speaker at colleges, universities, and nonprofits on immigration issues. As a law student, he won the 1995 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) annual writing competition for an article on INS policies toward international adoptions. Mr. Berger continued researching and writing, including being a Senior Editor of the AILA Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook for over ten years, Editor-in-Chief of Immigration Options for Academics and Researchers (2005 and now the new edition 2011), and Editor of the International Adoption Sourcebook and. the Diplomatic Visas Handbook, He currently is Vice Chair of the AILA Healthcare ‘Committee and a member of the AILA Texas Service Center Liaison Committee and the Rome District Chapter Consular Liaison Group, having previously served in many liaison positions working with different branches of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. Mr. Berger developed his interest in immigration in college, where he studied immigration history and taught English as a Second Language for adult refugees. He is a graduate of Comell Law School, and a partner with Curran & Berger LLP in Northampton, Massachusetts. KRSNA AVILA Krsna is a graduate of the University of California, Davis where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Psychology in 2010. Having immigrated to the United States when he was only four months old, Krsna grew up feeling truly American, despite his legal status. Living in Oakland, he was a viotim of four gun violence incidents. Education became Krsna’s tool for freedom and self-advancement, a way to “level the playing field” Since joining E4FC’s Legal Services Team, Krsna has developed an, in-depth knowledge of U.S. immigration law and has been able to use his knowledge to pursue and gain lawful permanent residency for himself and to help others in similar situations. Krsna was recently admitted at Cornell Law School and will begin law schoo! this fall. 4ABOUT US ABOUT EDUCATORS FOR FAIR CONSIDERATION (E4FC) Founded in 2008, Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) empowers undocumented young people to pursue their dreams of college, career, and citizenship in the United States, We address the holistic needs of undocumented young people through direct support, leadership and career development, community outreach and education, creative expression, and advocacy. Our programming is designed by and for undocumented young people with support from committed allies. We are a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives. For more information, please visit us online at www.edfo.org ABOUT CURRAN & BERGER LLP Curran & Berger is a law firm in Northampton, MA specializing in immigration, with a wide range of clients from large corporations to top research universities to individuals. For many years our firm has represented colleges and universities. In the past, there would be individual undocumented students approaching us for advice, but the numbers were relatively small, Trying to help these students involved surveying the ‘gamut of visa categories, from family to business, to look for a possible remedy. As we ‘saw the numbers grow, we became increasingly involved in this issue, teaming with E4FC in 2010 to provide targeted legal services. We currently advise many universities about their policies regarding undocumented students. For more information, visit www.curranberger.com. You can also contact us by email at info@curranberger.com or (413) 584-3239, 412The Dream Resource Center has emerged as a national source of innovative research, education, and policy on immigration issues. We believe that young people deserve the right to lear, be healthy, and pursue their dreams— regardless of immigration status. Our work is critical to ensure that immigrant youth continue to be at the forefront ofthe national conversations that directly impact their lives and families. PROJECTS The Dream Summer National Internship Program provides leadership opportunities for undocumented immigrant youth to strengthen a multi generational, intersectional, and cross racial social justice movement. Dream Summer builds a national network of immigrant youth leaders. + The Healthy California project develops leaders at the intersection of immigrant rights and health care access, and promotes immigrant wellness throughout California + The CIRCLE Project partners with community organizations to provide healing spaces for immigrant youth to navigate the barriers to health care and cope with the health issues that arise from growing up undocumented. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS + Published the first three books ever written by and about undocumented youth: Underground Undergrads (2008), Undocumented and Unafraid (2012), and Dreams Deported (2015) + Launched Dream Summer in 207, the first national internship program for undocumented youth. Since then, over 400 immigrant leaders and allies have received over $2 million in leadership awards. + Fostered the leadership of Dream Summer alumni, who have have appeared in national media and played a pivotal role in advancing state and national policy, such as the California Dream Act, Driver's Licenses bill (AB 60), TRUST ‘Act, and Deferred Action far Childhood Arrivals (DACA). + Led the first study by and about undocumented immigrant youth regarding health care access, through the Healthy California project. The research resulted in “Undocumented and Uninsured: A Five-Part Report on Immigrant Youth and the Struggle to Access Healthcare in California.” UCLA Downtown Labor Center _laboruclaedu 6755 Park ViewSt undocumentedanduninsured.org iD) Los Angeles CA 90057 HF /DreamResoureCenter RES@URCE 213-480-4155 ‘Be@Dream_Rc Qe dreamresourcecenter@gmail.com _UCLA IDEAS Immigrant Youth Empowerment Conference - Action Plan May 23, 2015 STRATEGY — ACTION PLAN STEPS. What is it that you would like to achieve in developing support for undocumented students? (Please note: This is the foundation of your Action Plan.) ibe 5. List the steps you will take to achieve this goal. (ie. specific actions and timelines) How will you identify allies to as: involve them in your plan? t you in developing this plan? How w Identify the challenges you will need to overcome, and how will you address them, in order to implement this plan. Who are the decision makers who you need to convince in order to reach your goal? How will you measure if you have made progress on implementing your action plan? (ie,, short term goals, ete.)ppafosd-oysqe/wo>yooqares mmm FR wo>-yeus8rrafosdopsae'seop! woo new8@rafoidorsae'seap! EZ] a4 sauana no snoge paiepdn hes 03 pu doysys0M e ysanb2s 03 11Sg2m 4n0 SIA a5e—Ig safle secon por soon rent uweag Satan a STON ie Svadl seresorore LE69°S7B'OTE yo qwauodwop aoinsas Ayunwwo au 156006 vo ‘saja8uy soy vyron sy svaat Este Ree ultiOUR MISSION The AB540 Project is the Commu- nity Service Component of IDEAS at UCLA. Our mission is to inform the greater community by increasing awareness of the resources avail- able to undocumented students. Our services include mentoring high school students on a weekly basis, offering workshops by re- quest and visiting a community college site weekly. Our vision is to give students, educators, and community members the tools to help undocumented students reach higher education regardless of the barriers that may exist. Annual Events Educator's Conference During fall, the ABS40 Project hosts the an- ‘nual Educator's Conference, an event in which experts in the California DREAM Act, Deferred Action and other topics pertaining to undocumented students may engage in dialogue with counselors, teachers and ad- ‘ministrators from schools throughout the Los Angeles area. Immisrant Youth Empowerment Conference GEC) Every spring, this annual conference invites students, parents, educators and community ‘members to a daylong event to leat wide-range of issues such as the undoci- mented identity, financial aid, ally support and activism, Legislation AB_540: Allows Quang undocumented sti- dents to have access to in-state tuition in pusie California colleges, ‘The CA Dream Act: This legislation consists of ‘wo bil: 1. ABLA30: Allows AB 54 qualying students ‘to apely for private institutional scholarships in pubic colleges and universities. 2. ABABA: Alows AB 540 qualifying students to apply for the Beard of Governer (806) Fee Waiver, Cal Grants, and other forms of Institutional student ad. Deferred Action: Grants qualifying undocu- ‘mented individuals protection fram deportation ‘and a two-year provisional work permit. ‘Federal DREAM Act: The Development, Rel, Education, for Allen Minors (DREAM) Act would rant qualying undocumented students a path- ‘way to citizenship. Introduced in 2001, undocue ‘ented youth continve to advocate fer the pass- Ing ofthis aw.Assist: id Resources for Deferred Ac ani Hahn’s Office Wilmington Municipal Building, Thursdays Call Mary Bautista, District Representative Janice Hahn 310-831-1799 San Pedro Office and 310-549-8282, Wilmington Office ‘Toberman Neighborhood Center 131 N. Grand Ave. San Pedro, CA 90731-2035 310-984-6477 Legal Advice on Thursdays 9-4pm ‘The Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition (LBIRC) 1 (714) 335-5297 http://www Ibire.org Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) 2845 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005 Monday — Friday, 9 am — 5 pm (213) 385-7800, Processing fee: $150 Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) Jorge-Mario Cabrera, (562) 243-5559. 2533 West Third Street Suit 101 Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 353-1333, no appointment necessary Processing fee: Consultation, Free. Processing is $40 for members, $80 for non-members (LACBA) 2700 Los Angeles County Bar Associ 1055 West Seventh Street, Ste. Los Angeles, CA 90017-2577 (213) 485-1872, no appointment required Processing fee: $20 consultation, $150 for processing Public Counsel Law Center 610 South Ardmore Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90005 Monday ~ Friday, 9 am — 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm — 5:15 pm, (213) 385-2977, appointment required Processing fee: $40 consultation, $110 for processing ‘The Korean Resource Center, an affiliated of the National Korean American Servis ‘& Education Consortium (NAKASEC) Keish Kim: keish@krela.org or Yaechan Lee: Yaechan@krela.org, ‘Asian Pacific American Legal Center APALC (15 3 3h {huslog wor'ssbnop ) Pema Legal Help Hotline: 888.349.9695 a 1145 Wilst Blvd., 2nd Floor Los Angeles CA 90017, To reach APALC, please call (213) 977-7500 Individuals are urged to be cautious of immigration scams that could result in their deportationTipe nye Art Regge TT LABE Naty Tg? ig ty LL ts, Serer Se OHS reenter Une sefgerrcrant LA AY al md oe Kah a Nh a abet! esd aD, akaen i Vm dt ld9 te be LUBLdy ip abbey’ beeen gama ai arcu Doumboie set veubea Me yroettae tat unt 0 alvar (Wine ROE ella pen ted oat plat Soot gebuslO? 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