Undocumented Students Resources

Definitions DACA: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) 

•  On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of 2 years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible to request work authorization. Deferred action is an exercise of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. Deferred action does not provide lawful status. On Aug. 30, 2022, DHS published the DACA Final Rule, with the intent to preserve and fortify the DACA policy. This rule, which puts into effect regulations at 8 CFR 236.21 236.25, rescinds and replaces the DACA guidance set forth in the 2012 Memorandum issued by Secretary Napolitano. 

Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)  

• The USCIS DACA Program offers two years of protection for undocumented individuals who arrived in the U.S. as young people. DACA beneficiaries can renew their status before it expires. 

• Is a term used to define individuals who do not currently hold legal status, either by way of unauthorized entry to the U.S. or overstaying the terms of their authorized period of legal status.

1. You Can Go to College

2. You Are Not Alone

3. You Can Find a College That Fits You

4. You’ll Apply Like Any Other Student

5. Your Options May Change

6. You Can Find Resources to Help You

• Define America 

• Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights 

• Immigration Equality

• My Undocumented Life

• National Immigration Law Center

• Unidos US

• The Dream US

• Immigrant Legal Resource Center

• Informed Immigrant

• About the Project – Humanizing Deportation

• United We Dream         

• Immigration Law Help