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In Limbo: In Limbo: Dilemmas Faced by Dilemmas Faced by

Undocumented Undocumented StudentsStudentsBy: Michelle SotolongoBy: Michelle Sotolongo

Academic AdvisorAcademic AdvisorUniversity CollegeUniversity College

Texas State University – San MarcosTexas State University – San Marcos

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What Is an Undocumented What Is an Undocumented Immigrant; Student?Immigrant; Student?

Defined as a person who has entered the country without official authorization.

The INA’s definition of an “alien” is any person who is not a citizen or a national of the United States

An undocumented student is one who was born abroad and brought over at a young age, completing most of his or her schooling in the U.S.A.

Why don’t they just wait for their Why don’t they just wait for their documents and enter legally, like documents and enter legally, like

“everyone else”? “everyone else”? Green Card Wait Times:

Skilled workers/professionals: currently exceeds 5 years Siblings of US citizens: 11-12 years or 22 years if from the Philippines Spouse or minor child of legal resident: 5 yrs, 7 if from Mexico

Government fees (for HB-1 visa) have increased for hiring skilled foreign-born professionals, generally exceeding $3,000 for each individual hired Skilled foreign nationals, particularly graduates of US universities, cannot

work or remain in the United States without HB-1 visas

Immigrant Immigrant Myths vs. FactsMyths vs. Facts

David Cho

Luis PerezToday, at age 29, Luis Perez has the right to call himself a juris doctor. But he can't yet call himself an American.

He has a double major in international economics and Korean, maintains a 3.6 grade-point average and is on schedule to graduate a quarter early. He plays seven musical instruments.

Psyche of an Undocumented StudentPsyche of an Undocumented Student

Fear of deportationLonelinessDepressionFrustration

Challenges FacedChallenges FacedLoss of close relationshipsHousing problemsObtaining legal documentationAcculturation and/or Assimilation processLearning English languageNegotiating their ethnic identityChanging family rolesAdjusting to schooling experience

How the Students Cope With their How the Students Cope With their DilemmaDilemma

Organizing protests, rallies, and voter registration drives

Succeeding in completing degreesVolunteering and Community InvolvementAdvocacy and Awareness

How Institutions Cope With the How Institutions Cope With the DilemmaDilemma

California Connecticut Illinois Maryland Rhode Island, the first state in the

nation to decide the issue as a matter of policy

× Alabama – complete ban× Georgia× Indiana× South Carolina – complete ban

o Montana, will let voters decide in November 2012 whether or not to deny lower tuition rates

o Oregon, still considering allowing in-state tuition

FOR AGAINST

UNDECIDED

What Roles We Play:What Roles We Play:Faculty and StaffFaculty and Staff

ADMISSIONS Find out UPPS on undocumented students, or if

one even exists Make students aware of their academic options for

their specific situations and goals Mention accessibility of college during recruiting

trips to junior high and high schools


FINANCIAL AID Know what and how to search for available aid that does not require a

social security number

National: Mexican American Legal Defense Fund, Latino College Dollars,

The East Los Angeles Community Union

State: TASFA, TEXAS Grant, Texas Public Education Grant

Texas High school graduates qualifying for state residency under Education Code Sections 54.052 & 54.053 (formerly House Bill 1403/Senate Bill 1528) are eligible to apply for state financial aid as well as pay in-state

tuition at public colleges and universities.


FINANCIAL AID Private

University/Departmental

**There are no legal ramifications for private organizations or individuals

who grant scholarships to undocumented students**


ACADEMIC ADVISORS Offer guidance and support, referring to campus

counseling services if needed Become knowledgeable with graduate and doctoral

programs that accept undocumented students Be able to provide resources for the student to be

involved in finding solutions, fostering self-sufficient behavior and increasing self-esteem

Be honest about what happens after graduation and facilitate an open dialogue with students, encouraging them to continue one with their parents


PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY Provide information on the DREAM Act Make students aware of their eligibility to apply when

passed Hold independent informational workshops in the

community, during orientations or campus visitation days

Source or develop a student support group Source or develop a scholarship fund for undocumented

students at your campus

DDRREEAAMM

EVELOPMENT

ELIEF and

DUCATION of

LIEN

INORS

DREAM Act CriteriaDREAM Act Criteria Would extend a six-year conditional legal residency

status to undocumented youth who meet several criteria, including:– Entry into the United States before age 16– Continuous presence in the United States for

five years prior to the bill’s enactment– Receipt of a high school diploma or its

equivalent (GED), or admission into an institution of higher education

– Must be between the ages of 12 and 35 at the time of application

– Demonstrated good moral character

DREAM Act ConcernsDREAM Act Concerns Undocumented students would be taking seats and

financial aid away from native-born students– 10 states have already passed laws allowing undocumented

students to qualify for in-state tuition: California, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and WashingtonNone of these states, which are home to

about half the nation’s undocumented immigrants, have experienced a large influx of enrollment in higher education

Native-born students have not been displaced by undocumented students

Educational systems in these states have not reported the undocumented students to be a financial drain

DREAM Act BenefitsDREAM Act Benefits Qualifying youth would be authorized to:

Work legally in the United StatesGo to schoolJoin the military

DREAM Act BenefitsDREAM Act BenefitsDuring the six-year conditional status, the beneficiary would be able to transition to permanent legal resident status, and consequently be able to apply for US citizenship, if:–they graduate from a two-year college –complete two years of a four-year degree –or serve at least two years in the US military

No longer forced to work in the cash economy asdomestic workersday laborersambulatory vendors sweatshop factory workers

Undocumented students in higher education Better jobs

Increase tax revenues from higher salaries = future competitiveness as a nation

……This Just InThis Just In

•June 15, 2012

http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2012/06/15/president-obama-speaks-department-homeland-security-immigration-an

Q & AQ & AIf you have any additional questions, concerns, or

suggestions you can email me at [email protected]

Thank you!

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