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Summary of Reconciliation’s Legalization and Higher Ed Provisions

September 14, 2021
Summary of Reconciliation’s Legalization and Higher Ed Provisions The 117th Congress is currently considering legislation that would modernize our nation’s immigration laws through the creation of a roadmap to citizenship and expansion of access to higher education for the segments of the nati... Continue Reading
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Letter to the House Judiciary Committee – Vote Recommendation Opposing Any Harmful Amendments Introduced in the House Judiciary Committee Markup

September 8, 2021
The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration writes to encourage House Judiciary Committee members to vote no on any amendment introduced during the House Judiciary Committee markup of the FY 2022 concurrent budget reconciliation resolution that would undermine: (a) the roadmap to... Continue Reading
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Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Sharing Higher Education Immigration Recommendations for Budget Reconciliation

August 26, 2021
The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration writes to urge the Senate to incorporate the following provisions through the FY 2022 budget reconciliation legislation: (a) incorporate a roadmap to citizenship for undocumented students, Dreamers, DACA recipients, and TPS holders; (b)... Continue Reading
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Letter Urging Senate to Pass DREAM Legislation in 2021

August 4, 2021
Dear Leader Chuck Schumer and Leader Mitch McConnell, As business, education, civic and faith leaders around the country we join together to call on the U.S. Senate to pass the bipartisan Dream Act of 2021, reintroduced by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), which would prov... Continue Reading
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Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) Briefs Business Leaders and Immigration Advocates on Immigration Reform and Budget Reconciliation

August 2, 2021
On July 29, the Presidents' Alliance co-sponsored an event with the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), along with other partners, that briefed dozens of immigration advocates, including members of the business, faith, higher education, and immigrants’ rights groups, on immigration re... Continue Reading
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Expanding The Workforce Of The Midwest Through Common Sense Immigration Solutions

July 29, 2021
On Wednesday, July 28, the Presidents' Alliance co-sponsored an event, hosted by the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), called "Expanding the Workforce of the Midwest Through Common Sense Immigration Solutions." America’s Midwest, which includes Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, Wiscons... Continue Reading
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Rapid Response Briefing: The Texas Court Decision on DACA and Its Implications for Higher Education

July 22, 2021
On July 21, the Presidents' Alliance and TheDream.US co-hosted a rapid response briefing, "The Texas Court Decision on DACA and Its Implications for Higher Education." The event included a legal analysis of the Texas decision, what it means for the future of DACA and the practical impacts of the ... Continue Reading
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DACA in the Courts: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

July 19, 2021
This fact sheet provides an overview of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and two key court decisions related to the program. The document summarizes the two court decisions, one in the U.S. Supreme Court and the second by a federal court in Texas, and provides a list of resources ... Continue Reading
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Fulfilling Florida’s Promise: University President’s Forum on the Dream Act and Immigration Reform

July 6, 2021
On Tuesday, June 29, the Presidents' Alliance partnered with the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) and the IMPAC Fund to host "Fulfilling Florida’s Promise: University President's Forum on the Dream Act and Immigration Reform." For decades, young undocumented immigrants have enrolled... Continue Reading
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Policy Brief: Budget Reconciliation as an Approach to Passing Immigration Reform

June 21, 2021
Democratic policymakers are attempting to use a special legislative process known as "reconciliation," to advance immigration reform. If successful, Dreamers, TPS recipients, essential workers, and more than 427,000 undocumented students, including DACA recipients, enrolled in higher education wo... Continue Reading
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Spring 2021 Unified Agenda: A Sneak Peek at Coming Federal Regulations

June 16, 2021
The Presidents’ Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has released the spring unified agenda for all agencies, which details proposed rules and regulations in the pipeline from Spring 2021 and gives us a glimpse of policy changes to come–especially as they ... Continue Reading
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Supporting a Pathway to Citizenship for Undocumented Students in 2021

June 14, 2021
Since its inception, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has protected almost 800,000 young undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children from deportation and allowed them to apply for renewable two-year work permits. There is an enormous opportunity in 2021 to build a humane... Continue Reading
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Statement for the Record on Hearing from the Committee on the Judiciary H.R.6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

June 14, 2021
On June 15, 2021, the Presidents' Alliance submitted a statement for the record for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary's hearing on H.R.6, the American Dream and Promise Act. Statement for the Record for Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on H.R.6 Continue Reading
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Higher Education Components of Key Immigration Legislation Impacting Undocumented Students

May 25, 2021
The Presidents' Alliance compiled this resource, which explores the higher education components of recent and ongoing immigration legislative efforts. Congress is considering a wide variety of pieces of legislation, and each of them address different higher education priorities. This chart provid... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance Letter Supporting the Nomination of Ur Jaddou for USCIS Director

May 25, 2021
Presidents' Alliance Letter Supporting the Nomination of Ur Jaddou for USCIS Director May 26, 2021 Dear Chairman Durbin, Ranking Member Grassley, and Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee: On behalf of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, we write to express ... Continue Reading
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Comment in Response to USCIS’ Request for Information on Barriers to Benefits and Legalization

May 18, 2021
On May 18, 2021 the Presidents' Alliance of Higher Education and Immigration submitted a comment in response to USCIS' request for information regarding policies, regulations, and other guidance that functioned as obstacles to benefits and legalization. Comment in Response to USCIS' Request fo... Continue Reading
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Statement for the Record for House Judiciary Hearing on Barriers to Immigration Benefits

April 28, 2021
On April 28, 2021, the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship held a hearing entitled, “Why Don’t They Just Get in Line?”: Barriers to Legal Immigration. In support of this hearing, the Presidents’ Alliance submitted its statement for the record, highlighting the barriers undocumented,... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance Coalition of 500+ Presidents Urge Passage of U.S. Citizenship Act

April 28, 2021
Presidents' Alliance Coalition of 500+ Presidents Urge Passage of U.S. Citizenship Act Transmitted electronically United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Member of Congress: On behalf of the Presidents’ Alliance o... Continue Reading
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Template Letter to Congress on the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 for Higher Ed Institutions

March 19, 2021
The Presidents’ Alliance developed this template letter to Congress for institutions of higher education to adapt and send to their U.S. Senate and House delegations in support of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, which includes comprehensive and long-awaited reforms to the immigration system, ma... Continue Reading
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Template Letter to Congress on the Dream Act of 2021 for Higher Ed Institutions

March 8, 2021
The Presidents’ Alliance developed this template letter to Congress, particularly the Senate, for institutions of higher education to adapt and send to Senate delegations in support of the Dream Act of 2021, which would codify Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) into law and provide a p... Continue Reading
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Steering Committee Letter Endorsing the Dream Act of 2021

March 2, 2021
Steering Committee Letter Endorsing the Dream Act of 2021 Transmitted electronically March 2, 2021 United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senators: On behalf of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, we write to express our full support of the bipartis... Continue Reading
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Undocumented Students in Higher Education (Updated March 2021)

March 2, 2021
How Many Undocumented Students are in U.S. Colleges and Universities, and Who Are They? The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration partnered with New American Economy to release an updated analysis of how many undocumented students are pursuing higher education in the Unite... Continue Reading
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Fulfilling America’s Promise: Briefing with Senator Dick Durbin on Dream Act and Immigration Reform

February 28, 2021
On February 26, 2021, the American Business Immigration Coalition and United We Dream co-hosted "Fulfilling America's Promise: Briefing with Senator Dick Durbin on Dream Act and Immigration Reform." During the event, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and co-... Continue Reading
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Florida Thriving: Florida IMPAC Summit for Immigration Reform

February 28, 2021
On February 25, 2021, the Presidents' Alliance partnered with the American Business Immigration Coalition to sponsor "Florida Thriving: Florida IMPAC Summit for Immigration Reform." The Summit provided the opportunity to hear directly from elected officials, business leaders, Dreamers and Essenti... Continue Reading
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New England Business Immigration Summit

February 28, 2021
On February 19, 2021, the Presidents' Alliance partnered with the American Business Immigration Coalition to host the New England Business Immigration Summit, featuring Sens. Markey and King and Harvard President Bacow and Colby College President Green. The focus of the summit was to educate, eng... Continue Reading
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Rethinking Tuition for Undocumented Students Through Interstate Tuition Agreements (ITAs): A Way Forward?

February 23, 2021
Substantial hurdles remain for undocumented students to access and graduate from higher education institutions. These hurdles include being barred from enrolling in public institutions in three states (Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina) and facing restrictions on accessing in-state tuition in ... Continue Reading
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Statement for the Record for Hearing on the U.S. Immigration System and the Need for Bold Reforms

February 11, 2021
On February 11, 2021, the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship held a Hearing on the U.S. Immigration System and the Need for Bold Reforms. In support of this hearing, the Presidents’ Alliance submitted its statement for the record. Read the full statement below. ... Continue Reading
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Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Regarding Recommendations on Domestic and International Students

February 9, 2021
Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Regarding Recommendations on Domestic and International Students Transmitted electronically February 9, 2021 The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Nebraska Avenue Complex 3801 Nebraska Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 203... Continue Reading
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Overview of President Biden’s Immigration Reform Legislation in Regards to Higher Education and Student Immigrants

February 8, 2021
On day one of his presidency, the Biden administration announced its plans to send an immigration reform bill to Congress for consideration, the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. There will likely be other immigration efforts and vehicles of reform in addition to this bill in the coming weeks. Though... Continue Reading
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Letter to Acting Education Secretary Rosenfelt on COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Immigrant Students

January 29, 2021
On January 29, 2021, we sent a letter to Acting Education Secretary Rosenfelt to request clarification that new COVID-19 emergency relief grants are available to undocumented students. Letter to Acting Education Secretary Rosenfelt on COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Immigrant Students Delivered... Continue Reading
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RAPID RESPONSE BRIEFING: What’s Next?: The Future of DACA in Regards to Litigation, Executive Action & Legislation

January 26, 2021
The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and TheDream.US hosted a briefing for members, partners, and advocates to provide information on the future of DACA. The briefing shared the latest updates on President Biden's executive actions and legislative proposal relating to DACA... Continue Reading
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Overview of Biden Executive Actions on Immigration Related to Higher Education and Students

January 25, 2021
Introduction President Joe Biden announced executive actions on immigration, many of which will impact immigrant and international students, staff, and faculty in higher education. These actions include a variety of mechanisms, including presidential proclamations, executive orders, and memorand... Continue Reading
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Directory of Major Immigration Developments and Recommendations During First 100 Days of Biden Administration

January 25, 2021
This page contains an overview of some of the key recommendations, proposals, and developments that occurred or were transmitted during the the first 100 days of President Joe Biden's administration. Recommendations and Proposals Comment in Response to USCIS’ Request for Information on Barr... Continue Reading
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Legislative Recommendations Regarding Immigrant Students, Higher Education Access, Federal Financial Aid, and Professional and Occupational Licensure

January 7, 2021
The nonpartisan, nonprofit Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration brings college and university presidents and chancellors together on the immigration issues that impact higher education; immigrant and international students, alumni, faculty, and staff; and our campuses, communi... Continue Reading
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Letter to President-Elect Biden and Secretary-Designate Mayorkas with DACA Recommendations

December 21, 2020
On December 21, 2020, the Presidents' Alliance and TheDream.US sent a letter to the incoming administration with their top recommendations to improve and expand DACA. Letter to President-Elect Biden and Secretary-Designate Alejandro Mayorkas with DACA Recommendations December 21, 2020 Pr... Continue Reading
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President-elect Joe Biden’s Platform and Statements on Higher Education and Immigration

December 1, 2020
A Biden-Harris administration promises a new direction for many of the immigration issues prioritized by higher education, and higher education associations and institutions largely welcome the incoming administration. President-Elect Joe Biden has promised that his administration will restore DA... Continue Reading
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Executive and Administrative Immigration and Higher Education Actions

November 12, 2020
This document outlines higher education and immigration-related executive and administrative actions for the incoming Biden/Harris administration. The ​Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration​ calls on the incoming administration to consider these actions within its first 100 day... Continue Reading
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BRIEFING: First and Second Generation Immigrant Students in Higher Education: What Campus Leaders Need to Know — Crucial Stakes for Higher Education and Our Country

October 15, 2020
This one-hour briefing provided in-depth coverage of a new Presidents’ Alliance-commissioned and Migration Policy Institute-produced report on the number of first and second generation immigrant students in higher education. The report reveals the significant impact of immigration policy on colle... Continue Reading
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Promise Programs: An Avenue to Expand College Affordability, Access, and Success for Undocumented Students

October 15, 2020
The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, in partnership with Research for Action, published a fact sheet, Postsecondary Education and Undocumented Students, that examines how College Promise programs can help advance affordability, access, and success for undocumented student... Continue Reading
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Immigrant-Origin Students in U.S. Higher Education

October 15, 2020
The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration commissioned a Migration Policy Institute-produced report, Immigrant-Origin Students in U.S. Higher Education, demonstrating that in 2018 more than 5.3 million students, or 28% of all students enrolled in colleges and universities, were... Continue Reading
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New Report: New Administration Policy Will Reduce Number of DACA Recipients Through Higher Cost, Delays, and Denials

September 28, 2020
On September 29, 2020, the Presidents' Alliance and TheDream.US released a new report, Discouraging and Denying Renewals: An Assessment on the Impact of the July 2020 DHS Memorandum on DACA, which surveyed close to 1,800 DACA recipients to assess the impact of the U.S. Department of Homeland Secu... Continue Reading
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Congress must include immigrant workers and students in next round of COVID relief

September 17, 2020
Thousands of work authorized immigrants are risking their health as essential workers to keep our country running during a pandemic, so why has federal coronavirus relief written off immigrant workers and students? With the start of school well underway on campuses and in communities, it is incum... Continue Reading
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Letters to Congressional Leadership on Extension of Employment Authorization in Fourth COVID-19 Legislative Package

August 13, 2020
On August 13, 2020, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration sent letters to Senate and House leadership to ask for extensions of employment authorization for work-authorized immigrants in the next COVID-19 relief package. Presidents’ Alliance Letter to Senate Leadership on... Continue Reading
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Stealth Rescission: An Analysis of the Impact of the Secretary’s July 2020 Memorandum on DACA

August 13, 2020
On July 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a memorandum detailing several significant changes to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. This memorandum reduced renewals to one-year, expressly prohibited the adjudication of initial requests and advance paro... Continue Reading
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RAPID RESPONSE BRIEFING: Responding to the Administration’s New Efforts to Dismantle DACA

August 10, 2020
The briefing addressed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo, recent court developments, what higher education leaders and campuses need to know, how we can best support undocumented students and DACA recipients, and actions we can take now. The briefing featured leading immigration... Continue Reading
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Toolkit for Higher Ed Institutions to Respond to DACA Rescission 2.0

August 4, 2020
The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration prepared this toolkit to support colleges and universities in their response to the administration’s attempt to dismantle Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for a second time. This toolkit contains sample press statements, qu... Continue Reading
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Talking Points: Trump Administration Limits DACA Protections

July 28, 2020
The Presidents’ Alliance developed the following talking points in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memorandum issued on July 28, 2020 to limit DACA protections. The talking points note the importance of DACA and that Congress must pass a permanent, legislative solution ... Continue Reading
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Statement for the Record for Hearing on Oversight of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

July 28, 2020
On July 29, 2020, the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship held a Hearing on Oversight of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. In support of this hearing, the Presidents' Alliance submitted its statement for the record. Read the full statement below. P... Continue Reading
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Template State Delegation Letter for Higher Ed Institutions to Support DACA Recipients

July 28, 2020
The Presidents’ Alliance developed this template state delegation letter for institutions of higher education to adapt and send to congressional delegations in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients in response to the administration’s July 28, 2020, attempt to dismant... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance and Member Comments on CARES Act Financial Grants

July 13, 2020
On July 13, 2020, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, TheDream.US, and the Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education (CCCIE) submitted a comment in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) interim final rule Eligibility of Students at Instit... Continue Reading
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Higher Ed Guide to Tuition, Financial Aid & Other Funding for Undocumented Students

July 1, 2020
The following resource provides an overview of in-state tuition, state financial aid, and other funding policies and opportunities at both public and private institutions for undocumented graduate and undergraduate students. This resource provides actions public and private colleges and universit... Continue Reading
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Higher Education Template Comment for CARES Act Emergency Grant Exclusions

July 1, 2020
We partnered with Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education and TheDream.US to create Higher Education Template Comment for CARES Act Emergency Grant Exclusions, a new template that your institution can utilize to submit a comment in response to the U.S. Department of Education propose... Continue Reading
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Template for Institutions to Submit Comment for Emergency Financial Grant Rule

July 1, 2020
We partnered with Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education and TheDream.US to create Higher Education Template Comment for CARES Act Emergency Grant Exclusions, a new template that your institution can utilize to submit a comment in response to the U.S. Department of Education propose... Continue Reading
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Policy Brief: Ending DACA Would Limit Access to Higher Education in Ten States

June 29, 2020
This policy brief examines the impact of ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on access to higher education in ten states. The brief notes that ending DACA would potentially block thousands of current DACA recipients and DACA-eligible individuals from either enrolling in public in... Continue Reading
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Letter on Recommendations for the Fourth COVID-19 Relief Package to Support International, DACA, and Undocumented Students

June 23, 2020
The Presidents' Alliance Steering Committee transmitted the following letter to leadership in Congress containing recommendations for the fourth COVID legislative package. Presidents' Alliance Letter on Recommendations for the Fourth COVID-19 Relief Package to Support International, DACA, and Un... Continue Reading
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Talking Points: Supreme Court Decision on DACA

June 18, 2020
The Presidents' Alliance developed the following talking points in response to the Supreme Court decision on June 18, 2020 that held the rescission of DACA by the administration was unlawful. The talking points note that the Supreme Court decision will have a positive impact on DACA recipients, o... Continue Reading
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Quick Guide to Immigration Issues on Campus – 2020

June 15, 2020
Below, please find a resource, providing a resource by Dan Berger and Stephen-Yale Loehr outlining the key immigration issues affecting DACA recipients, international students, and other immigrant students. Quick Guide to Immigration Issues on Campus - 2020 Continue Reading
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Higher Education Guide to Funding Opportunities for Undocumented Students

May 26, 2020
This resource provides guidelines and suggestions for higher education institutions who wish to establish and implement funding and experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate undocumented students. The guide compares admissions and funding opportunities for undoc... Continue Reading
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WEBINAR: How to Create Non-Employment Based Fellowships and Other Funding Opportunities for Undocumented Students

April 30, 2020
This in-depth webinar helped college administrators and faculty explore options to create non-employment-based fellowships and other funding options for undocumented students. Speakers addressed support for undocumented students, funding options, research and teaching fellowship structures, inter... Continue Reading
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Directory of Presidents’ Alliance Resources to Support DACA and Institutions of Higher Education

April 29, 2020
This page contains a list of all of the Presidents' Alliance's materials, including resources, advocacy tools, and best practices, to help higher ed institutions to support Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Resources: 2021 Texas Federal Court Decision on DACA DACA in t... Continue Reading
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WEBINAR: COVID-19 Crisis and the Impact on Undocumented/DACA Students and Their Families: What Campus Leaders Need to Know

April 27, 2020
This one-hour briefing featured immigration, legal, policy, and student support experts who addressed the issues affecting undocumented and DACAmented students and their families, the applicability of COVID-19 legislation and other relief measures to undocumented immigrant populations and DACA re... Continue Reading
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Report: Undocumented Students in Higher Education: How Many Students are in U.S. Colleges and Universities, and Who Are They?

April 15, 2020
On April 16, 2020, we partnered with New American Economy to release the first full analysis of how many undocumented students are pursuing higher education in the United States: Undocumented Students in Higher Education: How Many Students are in U.S. Colleges and Universities, and Who Are They? ... Continue Reading
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Higher Ed Toolkit to Prepare for the Supreme Court’s Decision on DACA

April 14, 2020
The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration prepared this toolkit to support colleges and universities in their response to the forthcoming Supreme Court on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This toolkit contains sample press statements, quotes, tweets, campus messag... Continue Reading
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USCIS Releases DACA Data and Statistics as of March 31, 2020

April 8, 2020
Last month, USCIS released a variety of data and statistics regarding the DACA population, among other things, these statistics included, as of March 31, 2020. You can download the entire data set here. Number of pending DACA requests; Number of DACA recipients; Number of current DACA recipi... Continue Reading
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Letter to DHS and DOS on Supporting DACA Recipients and International Students in Light of COVID-19

March 25, 2020
The Presidents' Alliance Steering Committee transmitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of State (DOS) containing recommendations to support Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and international students. Presidents' Alliance Le... Continue Reading
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FAQs for Campuses on Immigration Enforcement and Site Visits

March 10, 2020
The purpose of this set of FAQs is to address questions that arose with regard to the obligations of institutions in the case of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids (known as “enforcement operations”) or site visits, and how campuses can protect members of the campus community. ... Continue Reading
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WEBINAR: Alternative Income and Career Options for Undocumented Students: How Colleges Can Help

March 6, 2020
This March 4, 2020 webinar was designed specifically for campus staff and faculty who want to understand and explore the career, income and funding options open to undocumented students and alumni who may not have work authorization. Undocumented people without DACA or TPS can have a career and e... Continue Reading
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Campus Checklist to Prepare for Court Decisions on DACA

March 3, 2020
On December 4, 2020, a federal district court ruled in Batalla v. Trump that the Trump administration must restore Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to its original terms. The court’s decision rescinds the most recent memorandum that severely limited and undermined DACA, effectively r... Continue Reading
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WEBINAR: Alternative Income and Career Options for Undocumented Students

February 25, 2020
This recorded webinar is geared for students and alumni who may not have DACA or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and for those who do hold these statuses but worry that it might end. No matter what comes, there are options! On campus, you may be eligible for research, learning or teaching fellow... Continue Reading
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Bipartisan Congressional Letter to Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf Encourages Expansion of HSAAC Outreach

February 11, 2020
On February 11, 2020, 51 Representatives from both sides of the aisle submitted a letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf to encourage the expansion of the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council's outreach. See below the link to the letter. Letter to Acting Homeland Sec... Continue Reading
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USCIS Releases DACA Data and Statistics as of December 31, 2019

January 14, 2020
Last month, USCIS released a variety of data and statistics regarding the DACA population, among other things, these statistics included, as of December 31, 2020. Number of pending DACA requests; Number of DACA recipients; Number of current DACA recipients; Demographic information for curre... Continue Reading
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Quick Guide to Immigration Issues on Campus – 2020

January 6, 2020
Below, we share a one pager by Dan Berger and Stephen Yale-Loehr providing an overview of immigration issues on campus for 2020. Quick Guide to Immigration Issues on Campus - 2020 Continue Reading
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Expanding Eligibility for Professional and Occupational Licensing for Immigrants

December 30, 2019
In September of 2019, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration; FWD.us, Niskanen Center, TheDream.US, and United We Dream released a groundbreaking report that urges Congress and state legislatures to expand access to professional, business, and commercial licenses (also known... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance and Member Comments on Increased Immigration Fees

November 27, 2019
Below, we share comments authored by Presidents' Alliance members in response to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) proposed rule Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements (Docket No. USCIS-2019-0010). The deadline for institutions to submi... Continue Reading
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Top 5 FAQs for Public and Private Colleges and Universities

November 26, 2019
Below, please find a resource developed by the Presidents’ Alliance, Supporting DACA Recipients on Campus: Top 5 FAQs for Public and Private Colleges and Universities. This FAQ address five common questions by campuses, students, and staff on the potential impact of a Supreme Court decision on De... Continue Reading
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Institutional Admission and Financial Aid Policies for Undocumented Students Among Highly Ranked Institutions

November 22, 2019
Below, we provide a resource outlining the admission and financial aid policies for undocumented students among highly ranked institutions. Institutional Admission and Financial Aid Policies for Undocumented Students Among Highly Ranked Institutions Continue Reading
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Steering Committee Letter to Senate on Protecting Dreamers and TPS & DED Holders

July 10, 2019
The Presidents' Alliance Steering Committee transmitted a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives containing its vote recommendation, which urges the House to vote for passage of the bill and against negative amendments. Steering Committee Letter to Senate Urging it to Protect Dreamers and T... Continue Reading
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USCIS Releases Updated DACA Data and Statistics as of April 30, 2019

July 2, 2019
Last month, USCIS released a variety of data and statistics regarding the DACA population, among other things, these statistics included, as of April 30, 2019. Number of pending DACA requests; Number of DACA recipients; Number of current DACA recipients; Demographic information for current ... Continue Reading
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Alliance and CCCIE Comment on HUD’s Proposed Housing Rule for Mixed-Status Families

July 1, 2019
The Presidents' Alliance, in collaboration with the Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing HUD’s proposed rule to exclude families who have undocumented immigrants from federally funded public... Continue Reading
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The Dream and Promise Act and Implications for Higher Education

June 17, 2019
By Jailene Acevedo and Jose Magaña-Salgado Last week, in a historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6, which would provide a roadmap to citizenship for upwards of approximately 2.5 million immigrant youth known as Dreamers (including Deferred Action... Continue Reading
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Steering Committee Vote Recommendation on the Dream and Promise Act of 2019

June 3, 2019
The Presidents' Alliance Steering Committee transmitted a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives containing its vote recommendation, which urges the House to vote for passage of the bill and against negative amendments. Steering Committee Letter Vote Recommendation on the Dream and Promise ... Continue Reading
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An Undocumented Student Guide To College in Michigan

June 1, 2019
In the summer of 2019, a coalition of education and immigration organizations in Michigan released an updated guide for undocumented students seeking to attend college. Since summer 2018, the group has hosted two large meetings to discuss advancing resources and centralizing support services and ... Continue Reading
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Statement for the Record for Markup of the Dream and Promise Act

May 21, 2019
On May 22, 2019, the House Judiciary Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives held a committee marking up the Dream and Promise Act. In support of this hearing, the Presidents' Alliance submitted its statement for the record, which contains recommendations regarding improvements to the Drea... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance Steering Committee Letter in Support of Pell and Section 505 Repeal in Dream and Promise Act

May 16, 2019
The Presidents' Alliance Steering Committee transmitted a letter to House Leadership and the House Judiciary Committee supporting the inclusion of Pell Grants and repeal of Section 505. For the text of the letter, see below. Steering Committee Letter in Support of Pell Grants and Section 505 Rep... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance Steering Committee Letter in Support of Dream Act of 2019 and SECURE Act

April 24, 2019
The Presidents' Alliance Steering Committee transmitted a letter to the U.S. Senate supporting the Dream Act of 2019 and the SECURE Act and urging their immediate passage. For the text of the letter, see below. Steering Committee Letter in Support of Dream Act of 2019 and SECURE Act April 2... Continue Reading
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Migration Policy Institute Fact Sheet on Number of Dreamers Graduating from High School

April 24, 2019
On April 24, 2019, the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) released a new fact sheet: How Many Unauthorized Immigrants Graduate from U.S. High Schools Annually? The research was commissioned by the Presidents’ Alliance. Fact Sheet on Immigrants Graduating from High School Continue Reading
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Hispanic National Bar Association: DREAMer Initiative

April 20, 2019
The Hispanic National Bar Association created a toolkit to empower advocates, lawyers, students, and others to expand equal access to financial aid for Dreamers through private, state, and institutional actors. The toolkit provides the resources and tools to: Encourage private scholarships... Continue Reading
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USCIS Releases Updated DACA Data and Statistics as of Jan. 31, 2019

April 18, 2019
Earlier this month, USCIS released a variety of data and statistics regarding the DACA population, among other things, these statistics included, as of January 31, 2019: Number of pending DACA requests; Number of DACA reciepts; Number of current DACA recipients; Demographic information for ... Continue Reading
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A Successful First National Convening for the Presidents’ Alliance

April 4, 2019
On April 1, 2019, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration held its first national convening in Washington, D.C. The Convening brought together college and university presidents and chancellors and other campus leadership from over forty institutions along with key pa... Continue Reading
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VIDEO: College Presidents with Undocumented Students Series #2: Eastern Connecticut State University

March 29, 2019
The College Presidents with Undocumented Students Series features college presidents who have worked with their students, staff, and faculty to build effective best practices for undocumented students on their college campuses. This series aims to build a culture across the higher education secto... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance Steering Committee Letter in Support of Dream and Promise Act of 2019

March 28, 2019
This week, the Presidents' Alliance Steering Committee transmitted a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives supporting H.R. 6, Dream and Promise Act of 2019 and urging its immediate passage. For the text of the letter, see below. Steering Committee Letter in Support of Dream and Promise A... Continue Reading
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Audio Recording for Presidents’ Alliance Briefing on Dream and Promise Act

March 21, 2019
On March 14, 2019, the Presidents' Alliance held a telephonic briefing for members to provide an overview, analysis, and next steps regarding H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019. The briefing included partners from FWD.us and a Deferred Enforced Departure recipient and PhD student, Yatta Ki... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance Commends Rep. Roybal-Allard’s Introduction of the Dream and Promise Act of 2019

March 12, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2019 CONTACT: Jose Magaña-Salgado, jose@masadc.com   Presidents’ Alliance Commends Rep. Roybal-Allard’s Introduction of the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 Bill Would Establish Roadmap to Citizenship for Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status Holde... Continue Reading
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Learning Circle – Helping Undocumented Students Pay for College: Learning from Higher Ed Innovators

March 11, 2019
Income Sharing Agreements: An emerging model to help DREAMers pay for their education and build a sustainable funding model A presentation by Kevin James, President of Better Future Forward, on the use of Income Sharing Agreements to help undocumented students pay for college A discussi... Continue Reading
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Learning Circle – Helping Undocumented Students Pay for College: Learning from Higher Ed Innovators

March 8, 2019
Income Sharing Agreements: An emerging model to help DREAMers pay for their education and build a sustainable funding model A presentation by Kevin James, President of Better Future Forward, on the use of Income Sharing Agreements to help undocumented students pay for college A discussi... Continue Reading
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Statement for the Record for House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Dreamers and TPS

March 5, 2019
On March 6, 2019, the House Judiciary Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives held a committee hearing on Protecting Dreamers and TPS Recipients. As part of this hearing, the Committee heard from a diverse panel of witnesses outlining the urgent need to enact permanent protections for Drea... Continue Reading
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Joint Statement of Support for Higher Education Dream Act of 2019

February 15, 2019
For Immediate Release: February 15, 2019 Contact: Jose Magana-Salgado jose@masadc.com Today, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, TheDream.US, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, National Association for College Admission Counseling, and the Community Colle... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance Urges Congressional Leadership to Come Together to Resolve DACA and TPS Crisis

February 5, 2019
The Steering Committee sent a letter to Congressional leadership to request permanent protections for DACA recipients and TPS holders. Re: Permanent Legislative Protections for DACA Recipients and TPS Holders February 4, 2019 Representative Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United States H... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance Statement on the Supreme Court Action Regarding DACA

January 23, 2019
Washington, DC – Today’s news from the Supreme Court underscores that Congress needs to act to address the status and futures of our Dreamer students, alumni, and community members. While we are gratified that the Court has not taken action on the government’s petition to hear the DACA cases at t... Continue Reading
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Talking Points on The Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6

January 1, 2019
Talking Points on The Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6 Talking points on the Dream and Promise Act, including messaging explaining who would be able to obtain relief under the bill, economic benefits, and the importance of in-state tuition. These talking points are part of the Alliance's toolki... Continue Reading
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Higher Education and Immigration Voices Call on Congress to Deliver Bipartisan Solution for DREAMers

December 6, 2018
A Joint Statement from TheDream.US and the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration Washington, DC – The following is a joint statement from TheDream.US and The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration on the need for Congress to pass legislation addressing DREAMe... Continue Reading
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Best Practices

November 7, 2018
Hispanic National Bar Association: DREAMer Initiative — Advocating for Equal Access to Financial Aid for Dreamers through Private, State, and Institutional Partners The Hispanic National Bar Association created a toolkit to empower advocates, lawyers, students, and others to expand equal access t... Continue Reading
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Supporting Undocumented Students via Resource Centers: What Institutions can Learn from New Research and Best Practices

October 23, 2018
The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, TheDream.US, and the UndocuScholars Project at UCLA co-sponsored this webinar presenting the findings of two new studies: “In Their Own Words, Higher Education, DACA & TPS: Results from a National Survey of TheDream.US Scholars;” a... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration’s Statement on Texas DACA Ruling

August 31, 2018
Washington, D.C.— We were gratified to learn of District Judge Andrew Hanen’s ruling today which means that DACA renewals will continue for now. This is important news for students, campuses, and communities across the country. We strongly encourage DACA recipients who are eligible to renew to do... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance joined HACU and others to send a letter to Speaker of the House Ryan calling for legislation that supports Dreamers and protects family unity

June 21, 2018
Organizational Letter in Opposition to Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (H.R. 6136) June 21, 2018 The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker United States House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 Re: Opposition to Border Security and Immigration Refor... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance sends a letter to the House of Representatives urging them to “bring to a vote bipartisan immigration bills that will permanently protect Dreamers and upholds our values”

June 19, 2018
June 19, 2018 Urgent Call to Congress: Bring to a Vote Bipartisan Immigration Bills that Will Permanently Protect Dreamers and Uphold our Values This week, the House of Representatives is considering a vote on two partisan immigration measures. After careful review, we cannot support either... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance calls on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to protect Dreamers

June 12, 2018
Letter to Congress Urging Bipartisan Legislation to Grant DACA Recipients Permanent Relief and a Path to Citizenship TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE U.S. SENATE: We write in strong support of the efforts being made by members of the House of Representatives to bri... Continue Reading
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Press Release: More than 70 U.S. Colleges and Universities Join in Supporting the Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Ending DACA

April 12, 2018
More than 70 member institutions of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration have signed onto an amicus brief filed yesterday supporting plaintiffs who are challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (“DACA”) program. Thi... Continue Reading
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FAQ: Higher Education Access and Undocumented Students

March 27, 2018
This FAQ provides an overview of differences in enrollment procedure for "international students" and undocumented students, and ways for administrators to be sensitive to undocumented student's needs. FAQs on Higher Education Access and Undocumented Students Continue Reading
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FAQ: Employment Practices Regarding DACA Beneficiaries (For Higher Ed Institutions)

March 27, 2018
This FAQ provides information on Employment Authorization Documents and I-9s that enable non-citizen students, including those with DACA and F1 visas, to work. FAQs on Employment Authorization Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance urges Congress to pass a legislative solution to protect Dreamers

February 12, 2018
Letter to Congressional Leadership re: Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Dreamers February 12, 2018 The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives Room H-305, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Minority Leader United Sta... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance urges Congress to pass a legislative solution to protect Dreamers

January 11, 2018
Letter to Congress Urging Legislative Protections for Dreamers January 11, 2018 Representative Paul Ryan Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives Room H-305, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Representative Nancy Pelosi Minority Leader United States House of Repre... Continue Reading