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5 Things Colleges and Universities can do in the Wake of the Fifth Circuit’s Decision on DACA

September 26, 2023
5 Things Colleges and Universities can do in the Wake of the Fifth Circuit’s Decision on DACA In partnership with Informed Immigrant and FWD.us, the Presidents' Alliance provided this list of ways that higher education institutions can support current DACA recipients and undocumented stude... Continue Reading
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Leveraging Advance Parole to Support DACA Recipients as DACA is Under Threat

September 21, 2023
Leveraging Advance Parole to Support DACA Recipients as DACA is Under Threat This resource provides a background and guidelines on how higher education institutions can expand opportunities for DACA recipients through advanced parole. Included in this resource are the following: Primer... Continue Reading
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Rapid Response Briefing on the recent DACA Decision by Judge Hanen

September 15, 2023
Rapid Response Briefing on the recent DACA Decision by Judge Hanen On Thursday, September 21 at 12 PM ET/11 AM CT, The Presidents' Alliance co-hosted a virtual one-hour Rapid Response Briefing on the Latest DACA Decision with the TheDream.US, FWD.us, and MALDEF. Speakers addressed the legal co... Continue Reading
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Welcome Corps on Campus: Building Sustainable Pathways for Refugee Students

September 6, 2023
Welcome Corps on Campus: Building Sustainable Pathways for Refugee Access to Higher Education On September 12, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance joined the State Department and partners at Georgetown University for the first public event on Welcome Corps on Campus. This event brought together exp... Continue Reading
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Presidents’ Alliance and Partners Meet with State Department on Visa Denial Report

August 15, 2023
On August 10, the Presidents’ Alliance joined NAFSA and Shorelight in meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, Julie Stufft, and her team about the recent visa report detailing high visa denial rates in the Global South, especially in Africa, issued by Shorelight and th... Continue Reading
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Webinar Recording and Resource – Achieving Inclusive Excellence: Immigrant-Origin Students Are Key to the Future of U.S. Higher Education

August 3, 2023
  On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on “Achieving Inclusive Excellence: Immigrant-Origin Students Are Key to the Future of U.S. Higher Education.” The Presidents’ Alliance, in partnership with the Migration Policy Institute (MPI... Continue Reading
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Webinar Recording and Resources: The Interview of A Lifetime: An analysis of Visa Denials and International student flows to the U.S.

July 26, 2023
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on “The Interview of A Lifetime: An analysis of Visa Denials and International student flows to the U.S.". Presidents’ Alliance and Shorelight, released a new research report on the visa denial trends for prospec... Continue Reading
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Webinar Recording and Resources: Understanding TPS & SSR Options: Implications For Students & Institutions

June 23, 2023
On Thursday, June 22, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on “Understanding TPS & SSR Options: Implications For Students & Institutions", co-sponsored by NAFSA. With an uptick in the use of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as a humanitarian protection, higher edu... Continue Reading
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Webinar Recording and Resources – Opportunities to Connect to Refugee Students Overseas

June 14, 2023
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Presidents' Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on "Opportunities to Connect to Refugee Students Overseas, co-sponsored by KenSAP, Syrian Youth Empowerment Initiative, and DuoLingo/UNHCR Advising. This webinar provided an overview of opportunities and effective ... Continue Reading
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Webinar – Understanding the Complexities of Border Security and its Impacts on Reaching a Bipartisan Compromise for Dreamers

June 9, 2023
On Friday, June 9, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on "Understanding the Complexities of Border Security and its Impacts on Reaching a Bipartisan Compromise for Dreamers", co-sponsored by Niskanen Center, American Business Immigration Coalition, American Immigration Counc... Continue Reading
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Webinar – Implementation of Tuition Equity for Undocumented Students in Arizona

June 9, 2023
On June 7, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on the Implementation of Tuition Equity for Undocumented Students in Arizona, co-sponsored by Aliento, National College Attainment Network (NCAN), TheDream.US, American Immigration Council, and Immigrants Rising. Speakers took... Continue Reading
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Higher Ed Pathways to Immigration: Why it Matters Event

April 8, 2023
  On April 21, 2023, the Presidents' Alliance co-hosted a half-day event, Higher Ed Pathways to Immigration: Why it Matters . This event illuminated higher education’s role in facilitating immigration pathways, developing talent and potential, and reducing barriers to integration... Continue Reading
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Webinar: Why States Can Already Hire Undocumented Students

March 22, 2023
On March 22, 2023, over 300 people joined the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education & Immigration, the UCLA Center for Immigration Law & Policy, and the Undocumented Student-Led Network on a webinar titled Why States Can Already Hire Undocumented Students. This informational webinar c... Continue Reading
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Webinar: Uplifting Campus Resources: Effective Practices to Support Refugee Students in Higher Ed, PART 2: Building On Campus Support for Refugee Students

December 7, 2022
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a webinar, Uplifting Campus Resources: Effective Practices to Support Refugee Students in Higher Ed, PART 2: Building On Campus Support for Refugee Students. Uplifting Campus Resources: Effective Practices to Support Refugee Stu... Continue Reading
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Webinar- Uplifting Campus Resources: Part 1: Refugee Student Enrollment & Leveraging Financial Resources

November 10, 2022
On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, the Presidents’ Alliance and co-sponsor Duolingo English Test hosted a webinar, Uplifting Campus Resources: Effective Practices to Support Refugee Students in Higher Ed, PART 1: Refugee Student Enrollment & Leveraging Financial Resources. This was part 1 of... Continue Reading
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Webinar: Uplifting Campus Resources: Effective Practices to Support Undocumented Students in Higher Education

October 19, 2022
On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, the Presidents’ Alliance and co-sponsors, TheDream.US, FWD.us, Immigrants Rising, and Informed Immigrants hosted a webinar, Uplifting Campus Resources: Effective Practices to Support Undocumented Students in Higher Education. This webinar focused on the initiati... Continue Reading
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Webinar – Rapid Response Briefing on the Fifth Circuit Ruling on the Legality of DACA

October 10, 2022
On Monday, October 10, 2022, the Presidents' Alliance and co-sponsors, TheDream.US, FWD.us, Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic at Penn State Law, and the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA, hosted a "Rapid Response Briefing on the Fifth Circuit Ruling on the Legality of DACA". Spe... Continue Reading
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Briefing: Arizona Proposition 308: Equal Access & Fairness in Higher Education for All Students

September 21, 2022
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the Presidents’ Alliance, along with our partners, hosted "Arizona Proposition 308: Equal Access & Fairness in Higher Education for All Students". This briefing discussed Arizona's Proposition 308, which would provide equal access to in-state tuition and stat... Continue Reading
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Webinar: DACA’s Precarious Future: A Conversation with Legal Experts and Advocates

June 9, 2022
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the Presidents’ Alliance, along with our partners, hosted DACA’s Precarious Future: A Conversation with Legal Experts and Advocates. This briefing discussed DACA’s future as it moves through the Federal Court system. Legal experts discussed the current status of diffe... Continue Reading
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Helping Afghan Students Navigate the Visa Process

February 9, 2022
https://youtu.be/oBURfUrvMPc In this timely briefing, co-hosted by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and NAFSA: Association of International Educators, we heard from experts on how to help displaced Afghan students successfully navigate the visa process. With the inc... Continue Reading
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Briefing – University Sponsorship of Refugee Students: Initiative on Increasing U.S. Education Pathways for Refugee Students

December 3, 2021
https://youtu.be/hhfVZMOA7TY On December 2, the Presidents’ Alliance and its partners in the Initiative on U.S. Education Pathways for Refugee Students held a briefing to discuss our newly released report and recommendations on university sponsorship of refugee students. Since an inaugural str... Continue Reading
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Rapid Response Briefing: Proposed Rule to Fortify DACA and Higher Ed Engagement

October 7, 2021
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... Continue Reading
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Book Launch & Conversation: America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility

September 14, 2021
The Presidents' Alliance held a conversation on September 14, 2021 to celebrate the launch of Dr. Rajika Bhandari’s new book, America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility. Dr. Bhandari is an international higher education expert and also serves as a Senior Advisor to the Pre... Continue Reading
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Higher Ed Afghan Response and Advocacy: Action & Information Briefing

September 10, 2021
On September 9, 2021, the Presidents' Alliance held a briefing, Higher Ed Afghan Response and Advocacy: Action & Information Briefing. This briefing shared with campuses what is happening on the ground for Afghan refugees coming to the US, what is needed, and how campuses can engage. Refug... 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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Webinar: Dreamers, Higher Ed & Immigration Reform Legislation – A Briefing for Congressional Offices

July 23, 2021
Congress is considering several bills and legislative paths to legalization for immigrant students, including DACA recipients and other undocumented students. Each of the bills will also impact higher education access, affordability, and success for these students, whether by enabling undocumente... 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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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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Webinar – Refugee Students on U.S. College Campuses: Resources for Campuses and Advocates

June 23, 2021
On June 23, 2021, the Presidents' Alliance and UARRM's Student Voices for Refugees hosted a webinar, Refugee Students on U.S. College Campuses: Resources for Campuses and Advocates. The webinar covered short-term solutions to address the barriers refugee students face to entering higher educatio... Continue Reading
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Webinar – International Students and Immigrants in Medicine and Healthcare: Challenges and Barriers

May 26, 2021
On May 26, 2021, the Presidents' Alliance hosted a webinar, International Students and Immigrants in Medicine and Healthcare: Challenges and Barriers. International students and immigrants in the medical and scientific fields are a highly visible group in the U.S., from the corridors of medical s... Continue Reading
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Action Alert Briefing: Will International Students Return in Fall 2021? A Vital Resource at Risk

April 7, 2021
On April 7, the Presidents' Alliance and NAFSA co-hosted an action alert briefing, "Will International Students Return in Fall 2021? A Vital Resource at Risk." The briefing discussed how visa processing delays and travel restrictions could significantly impact fall 2021 international student enro... Continue Reading
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Dare to Dream: Dream Act Legislation & Opportunities for Advocacy

April 1, 2021
This one-hour webinar on Wednesday, March 31, co-hosted by the Presidents’ Alliance and TheDream.US, shared the latest on developments regarding Dream Act-related legislation in Congress. The briefing covered the current status, timeline, and potential movement for bills, including the Senate Dre... Continue Reading
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Carolinas Flourishing: Unlocking the Region’s Economic Potential through Sensible Immigration Solutions.

March 26, 2021
On March 25, the Presidents' Alliance co-sponsored a virtual immigration summit, Carolinas Flourishing: Unlocking the Region’s Economic Potential through Sensible Immigration Solutions, hosted by the American Business Immigration Coalition. The summit featured business leaders, politicians, and h... Continue Reading
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Intermountain Rising: Unlocking our Region’s Economic Potential Through Bipartisan Immigration Reform

March 21, 2021
On March 19, the American Business Immigration Coalition — Intermountain Chapter hosted an immigration summit, "Intermountain Rising: Unlocking our Region’s Economic Potential Through Bipartisan Immigration Reform." The Presidents' Alliance co-sponsored the summit along with other partners. The s... Continue Reading
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Texas Prospers: Keeping Our State Competitive and Prosperous through Bipartisan Dream Legislation

March 21, 2021
On March 16, more than 200 business leaders and CEOs, university presidents, and lawmakers gathered for "Texas Prospers: Keeping Our State Competitive and Prosperous through Bipartisan Dream Legislation." The summit was hosted by the Texas Business Immigration Coalition, American Business Immigra... 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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Educating for Action: How Your Students and Campus Can Advance Immigrant Justice

February 25, 2021
This one-hour webinar, Educating for Action: How Your Students and Campus Can Advance Immigrant Justice, presented concrete steps campuses can take to support immigrants and asylum seekers. With 1.2 million pending cases in immigration courts, there is a national shortage of advocates prepared to... Continue Reading
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BRIEFING: Refugee Advocacy and Higher Education Access

February 22, 2021
  Earlier this month, the Presidents' Alliance co-hosted a convening with the University Alliance for Refugees and At-Risk Migrants (UARRM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and Rutgers Global on Refugee Advocacy and Higher Education Access. Participants discusse... 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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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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Rapid Response Briefing: Proposed Rule to End Duration of Status for International Students and Exchange Visitors

October 8, 2020
This rapid response briefing addressed the proposed rule to end duration of status for F-1 international students and J exchange visitors and their families. The briefing covered the impact of the proposed rule, why it matters, and what campus leaders can do now. If finalized without change, the ... 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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RAPID RESPONSE BRIEFING: ICE’s SEVP Guidance for International Students and Higher Education

July 10, 2020
This rapid response briefing addressed the new and disturbing July 6th guidance and forthcoming rule by ICE, which includes preventing international students from continuing their study in the U.S.—and putting them at risk of deportation—if enrolled in all online classes or attending institutions... Continue Reading
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RAPID RESPONSE BRIEFING: June 22 Presidential Proclamation & Its Impacts on Higher Education and Other Sectors

June 25, 2020
This rapid response briefing addressed the June 22 Presidential Proclamation that continues the suspension of immigrant visas and extends the suspension to include certain international workers and professionals. Who is affected by the Proclamation? What are the impacts on higher education and ot... Continue Reading
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RAPID RESPONSE BRIEFING: Implications of Supreme Court’s Decision on DACA

June 22, 2020
The Supreme Court has ruled that the administration’s attempt to end DACA in September 2017 is unlawful. The one-hour briefing featured higher education, immigration, legal, and policy experts who addressed the implications of the Supreme Court decision on DACA. It provided an overview and analys... Continue Reading
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BRIEFING: COVID-19 Crisis and the Impact on International Populations in Higher Education and Beyond

May 12, 2020
This briefing featured immigration legal and policy experts who addressed the issues affecting international populations in higher education and beyond to the workplace due to the COVID-19 crisis. The briefing also featured the perspectives of senior campus leaders in a discussion moderated by on... 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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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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WEBINAR: COVID-19 Briefing: How International & Immigrant Populations in Higher Education are Impacted, What Campuses Leaders Need to Know

March 27, 2020
This one-hour briefing featured immigration, legal, and policy experts who addressed the legal and regulatory issues impacting international students, scholars and others in higher education, outstanding questions for campuses, and the impact of recent government immigration-related actions in th... Continue Reading
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WEBINAR: Higher Education and Immigration Public Charge: What Colleges Need to Know

March 20, 2020
Now that the new federal regulation on immigration public charge is taking effect, college and university administrators are scrambling to answer questions from students, faculty and other staff about how the new rule will affect them. This timely, informative webinar will provide a basic overvie... 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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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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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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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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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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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