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About Us

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The Dreamer Resource Program at 色中色 serves all students, faculty and staff who identify as a undocumented, AB 540, DACA and those with mixed-status families. We strongly advocate for the rights of our Dreamer  community and work towards creating a better climate for our campus community.

All students and campus community members are welcome to visit the Dreamer Resource Program, located in the Student Affairs Office (Building 1000), office 1000-B. For immediate assistance, please call 760-355-6509 or email ivc.undocu@imperial.edu.

Contact 色中色's Dreamer Resource Program

760-355-6509 | ivc.undocu@imperial.edu

 

Outside Agencies 

Government agencies should direct all inquiries to the President鈥檚 Office or its designated legal counsel, in accordance with Administrative Procedures and .

 

Your Dreamer Resource Students Program Staff

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Yareli Rivera-Suamataia, M.A
Director, Student Development and Activities
DREAM Liaison
馃摫 760-355-6509
鉁夛笍&苍产蝉辫;yareli.rivera@imperial.edu
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Javier A. Melara
Outreach Specialist, Dreamer Resources  Students Program
馃摫 760-355-6146
鉁夛笍 javier.melara@imperial.edu
 

 

Services and Events

 

 
Higher Education Legal Services

 
 
 
 
 

Know Your Rights

 

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Welcome From The Director

At 色中色, we are committed to the support of students from diverse immigration statuses. We recognize and support Undocumented, AB 540, DACAmented and mixed-status students through a variety of services to enhance your educational experience. I am happy to meet with you, one on one, to further create pathways of success in your time at 色中色 and look into future plans and how we can contribute to such plans. Within the department, we provide an equity-driven service, always believing in your potential as a student.

 

Immigration Legal Services

hels logo bigThe Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) initiative is a unique opportunity for students, staff, and faculty at local colleges to access personalized Immigration Legal Services from highly qualified legal practitioners. JFS Immigration Attorneys and Department of Justice Representatives are available at local schools to provide culturally-competent, trauma-informed, and reliable expertise to the campus community.

 

 Services include:

  • Immigration eligibility consultations
  • DACA renewal
  • Naturalization
  • Family-based immigration
  • Know Your Rights sessions
  • Emergency Planning & Safety Preparedness
  • Other immigration services

Watch Informational Video Here:

Immigration Legal Services: 

Discover essential guidance for applying for financial aid as a mixed-status family in California with this helpful resource from the California Student Aid Commission.

Mixed status Family - Getting Started Guide

Updates

Know Your Rights Workshop

 

How to Pay for College

 

Community Resources

 
 

Employee rights (You have rights regardless of immigration status)

  • EDD: (DACAmented Individuals)

College Mental Health/ Counseling

  • Mental Health Counseling Services at the 色中色 Student Health Center provides short-term individual, couples, family, and group therapy to currently enrolled students.
  • Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from approximately 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Provider availability may vary during those times.
  • You may contact us at (760) 355-6310 or by visiting us in Room 1536, Next to the Assessment Center (400 Building). Click here to visit the website.

10 Steps to Support 色中色 Dreamer Resources Program Students

1. Be Visible and Supportive: Update your office and instructional setting to be supportive of undocumented students. Display support signs in your office!
2. Know the Safe Spaces: Check the safe and welcoming spaces for undocumented students in campus.
3. Do Not Force Disclosure: With your students, be patient and create an environment of trust, do not force status disclosure. Wait until the student is ready!
4. The Student is First: Always remember -THE STUDENT IS FIRST- listen to them and be supportive. If the trust is built, ask them to explain their narrative.
5. Campus Resources: Visit the website and check the resources available for our undocumented students.
6. 1-1 Services: All cases are different, make sure to understand the student's situation and refer them correctly.
7. An Umbrella Term: Familiarize and understand the term "undocumented" as well as AB 540, DACA and mixed-status. This will help to understand the student's narrative.
8. Check HELS Immigration Updates: For all immigration updates and policies, revise the different changes pointed out by Higher Education Legal Services.
9. Keep Up to Date: Visit the Undocumented Student Program website and social media. Attend the workshops, events and trainings!
10. Advocate as an Ally! Advocate for change in campus to enhance the educational experience of undocumented students.
 

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