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Congress is considering a proposed budget reconciliation package that would include tuition-free community college for eligible students without regard to the students’ immigration status. States that receive federal grants under this program would not be able to deny tuition-free community colle...
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Higher Education Comment Guide for Proposed Rule to Fortify DACA
October 13, 2021post
The Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour rapid response briefing on the proposed rule to fortify DACA, co-sponsored by TheDream.US, Curran, Berger and Kludt Immigration Law, PennState Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, and UCLA Center for Immigration and Law Policy. Speakers addressed t...
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The Proposed DACA Regulation: What You Need to Know
September 28, 2021post
Summary of Reconciliation’s Legalization and Higher Ed Provisions
September 14, 2021post
Letter to the House Judiciary Committee – Vote Recommendation Opposing Any Harmful Amendments Introduced in the House Judiciary Committee Markup
September 8, 2021post
Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Sharing Higher Education Immigration Recommendations for Budget Reconciliation
August 26, 2021post
Letter Urging Senate to Pass DREAM Legislation in 2021
August 4, 2021post
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) Briefs Business Leaders and Immigration Advocates on Immigration Reform and Budget Reconciliation
August 2, 2021post
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...
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Rapid Response Briefing: The Texas Court Decision on DACA and Its Implications for Higher Education
July 22, 2021post
DACA in the Courts: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
July 19, 2021post
Fulfilling Florida’s Promise: University President’s Forum on the Dream Act and Immigration Reform
July 6, 2021post
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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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, 2021post
Higher Education Components of Key Immigration Legislation Impacting Undocumented Students
May 25, 2021post
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 ...
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Comment in Response to USCIS’ Request for Information on Barriers to Benefits and Legalization
May 18, 2021post
Statement for the Record for House Judiciary Hearing on Barriers to Immigration Benefits
April 28, 2021post
Presidents’ Alliance Coalition of 500+ Presidents Urge Passage of U.S. Citizenship Act
April 28, 2021post
Template Letter to Congress on the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 for Higher Ed Institutions
March 19, 2021post
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...
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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...
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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...
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Fulfilling America’s Promise: Briefing with Senator Dick Durbin on Dream Act and Immigration Reform
February 28, 2021post
Florida Thriving: Florida IMPAC Summit for Immigration Reform
February 28, 2021post
New England Business Immigration Summit
February 28, 2021post
Rethinking Tuition for Undocumented Students Through Interstate Tuition Agreements (ITAs): A Way Forward?
February 23, 2021post
Statement for the Record for Hearing on the U.S. Immigration System and the Need for Bold Reforms
February 11, 2021post
Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Regarding Recommendations on Domestic and International Students
February 9, 2021post
Overview of President Biden’s Immigration Reform Legislation in Regards to Higher Education and Student Immigrants
February 8, 2021post
Letter to Acting Education Secretary Rosenfelt on COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Immigrant Students
January 29, 2021post
RAPID RESPONSE BRIEFING: What’s Next?: The Future of DACA in Regards to Litigation, Executive Action & Legislation
January 26, 2021post
Overview of Biden Executive Actions on Immigration Related to Higher Education and Students
January 25, 2021post
Directory of Major Immigration Developments and Recommendations During First 100 Days of Biden Administration
January 25, 2021post
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...
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Letter to President-Elect Biden and Secretary-Designate Mayorkas with DACA Recommendations
December 21, 2020post
President-elect Joe Biden’s Platform and Statements on Higher Education and Immigration
December 1, 2020post
Executive and Administrative Immigration and Higher Education Actions
November 12, 2020post
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...
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Promise Programs: An Avenue to Expand College Affordability, Access, and Success for Undocumented Students
October 15, 2020post
Immigrant-Origin Students in U.S. Higher Education
October 15, 2020post
New Report: New Administration Policy Will Reduce Number of DACA Recipients Through Higher Cost, Delays, and Denials
September 28, 2020post
Congress must include immigrant workers and students in next round of COVID relief
September 17, 2020post
Letters to Congressional Leadership on Extension of Employment Authorization in Fourth COVID-19 Legislative Package
August 13, 2020post
Stealth Rescission: An Analysis of the Impact of the Secretary’s July 2020 Memorandum on DACA
August 13, 2020post
RAPID RESPONSE BRIEFING: Responding to the Administration’s New Efforts to Dismantle DACA
August 10, 2020post
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...
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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 ...
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Statement for the Record for Hearing on Oversight of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
July 28, 2020post
Template State Delegation Letter for Higher Ed Institutions to Support DACA Recipients
July 28, 2020post
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Letter on Recommendations for the Fourth COVID-19 Relief Package to Support International, DACA, and Undocumented Students
June 23, 2020post
Talking Points: Supreme Court Decision on DACA
June 18, 2020post
Quick Guide to Immigration Issues on Campus – 2020
June 15, 2020post
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...
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WEBINAR: How to Create Non-Employment Based Fellowships and Other Funding Opportunities for Undocumented Students
April 30, 2020post
Directory of Presidents’ Alliance Resources to Support DACA and Institutions of Higher Education
April 29, 2020post
WEBINAR: COVID-19 Crisis and the Impact on Undocumented/DACA Students and Their Families: What Campus Leaders Need to Know
April 27, 2020post
Report: Undocumented Students in Higher Education: How Many Students are in U.S. Colleges and Universities, and Who Are They?
April 15, 2020post
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...
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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...
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Letter to DHS and DOS on Supporting DACA Recipients and International Students in Light of COVID-19
March 25, 2020post
FAQs for Campuses on Immigration Enforcement and Site Visits
March 10, 2020post
WEBINAR: Alternative Income and Career Options for Undocumented Students: How Colleges Can Help
March 6, 2020post
Campus Checklist to Prepare for Court Decisions on DACA
March 3, 2020post
WEBINAR: Alternative Income and Career Options for Undocumented Students
February 25, 2020post
Bipartisan Congressional Letter to Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf Encourages Expansion of HSAAC Outreach
February 11, 2020post
USCIS Releases DACA Data and Statistics as of December 31, 2019
January 14, 2020post
Quick Guide to Immigration Issues on Campus – 2020
January 6, 2020post
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...
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Presidents’ Alliance and Member Comments on Increased Immigration Fees
November 27, 2019post
Top 5 FAQs for Public and Private Colleges and Universities
November 26, 2019post
Institutional Admission and Financial Aid Policies for Undocumented Students Among Highly Ranked Institutions
November 22, 2019post
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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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An Undocumented Student Guide To College in Michigan
June 1, 2019post
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...
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Presidents’ Alliance Steering Committee Letter in Support of Pell and Section 505 Repeal in Dream and Promise Act
May 16, 2019post
Presidents’ Alliance Steering Committee Letter in Support of Dream Act of 2019 and SECURE Act
April 24, 2019post
Migration Policy Institute Fact Sheet on Number of Dreamers Graduating from High School
April 24, 2019post
Hispanic National Bar Association: DREAMer Initiative
April 20, 2019post
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 ...
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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...
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VIDEO: College Presidents with Undocumented Students Series #2: Eastern Connecticut State University
March 29, 2019post
Presidents’ Alliance Steering Committee Letter in Support of Dream and Promise Act of 2019
March 28, 2019post
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...
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Presidents’ Alliance Commends Rep. Roybal-Allard’s Introduction of the Dream and Promise Act of 2019
March 12, 2019post
Learning Circle – Helping Undocumented Students Pay for College: Learning from Higher Ed Innovators
March 11, 2019post
Learning Circle – Helping Undocumented Students Pay for College: Learning from Higher Ed Innovators
March 8, 2019post
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...
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Joint Statement of Support for Higher Education Dream Act of 2019
February 15, 2019post
Presidents’ Alliance Urges Congressional Leadership to Come Together to Resolve DACA and TPS Crisis
February 5, 2019post
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...
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Talking Points on The Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6
January 1, 2019post
Higher Education and Immigration Voices Call on Congress to Deliver Bipartisan Solution for DREAMers
December 6, 2018post
Best Practices
November 7, 2018post
Supporting Undocumented Students via Resource Centers: What Institutions can Learn from New Research and Best Practices
October 23, 2018post
Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration’s Statement on Texas DACA Ruling
August 31, 2018post
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...
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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...
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Presidents’ Alliance calls on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to protect Dreamers
June 12, 2018post
Press Release: More than 70 U.S. Colleges and Universities Join in Supporting the Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Ending DACA
April 12, 2018post
FAQ: Higher Education Access and Undocumented Students
March 27, 2018post
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
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Presidents’ Alliance urges Congress to pass a legislative solution to protect Dreamers
February 12, 2018post
