Mixed-Status

Resources for mixed-status students as they pursue their college and career aspirations.

Information and resources on ITINs and SSNs

Resources available to mixed-status students seeking support for paying taxes.

Entrepreneurship resources for students.

Independent contracting and freelancing information and resources

Internship and fellowship information and resources

Information & resources on trusted legal professionals

Information about work authorization programs.

Career resources and opportunities to generate income.

Fellowship information & resources for undocumented students, their families, and allies.

Fellowship & internship resources

Graduate school resources in healthcare for students with mixed status

Stories on Navigating Graduate School as a student with mixed immigration status

FAQs on tuition & financial aid for students with mixed status

Information on funding eligibility for UC graduate programs for students with mixed status

Guide

IRS Guide on how to apply for an ITIN.

Webinar

Tips for filing taxes

Guide to ITINS, EINS, and taxes.

Free credit reports

Counseling, workshops, online tools

Financial coaches

Services

Provides free tax preparation for low-moderate income individuals

Tax filing for college students

Online coaching and mobile app

Free tax filing

ITIN application and renewal

Small business loans and free business advising

Support small business owners and entrepreneurs in California

Affordable commercial kitchen space to talented entrepreneurs

Funding for California residents

Support for college student run businesses, especially those with a social impact, to expand and grow

For small businesses that advance racial, gender, and economic justice for all 

Independent workforce networking group

Immigrants Rising Facebook Group for Entrepreneurs

Webinar series

The Non-Citizen’s Guide to Entrepreneurship

How to start a business

Freelancing platform

Freelancing platform

Platform that connects freelancers to people or businesses looking to hire

Toolkit

PDF Guide

Guide to the entire process from industry research to contracts and taxes.

For non-DACA students

List of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship

Information about fellowships

Fellowship to support students navigating higher education, with a focus on the needs of systematically excluded communities across the state

Fellowship opportunities for immigrant youth and allies

Webinar

Health Equity Scholars Programs Application 

Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Software Engineering (REUSE) Program

Placements include natural & cultural resources, education & interpretive programs, communications & media, public affairs, nurseries, museum programs, & more

For immigrant students and aspiring professionals who seek to gain real-world experience with social justice change-makers in the Bay Area

FAJ provides FREE naturalization assistance

Provides resources on representation in the area of deportation defense; approximately 80% of their clients are in deportation proceedings

Resources for quality, holistic and trauma-informed legal immigration services

Legal services agency protecting and advancing the rights of low-income, immigrant, Black, and Latinx communities

Provides culturally competent and linguistically appropriate legal representation, social services, and advocacy

Resources for high-quality, affordable immigration legal services, education, and civic engagement opportunities

Specializes in immigration, housing, workers’ rights, records clearance, and consumer protection

SFILDC is a collective of 15 organizations dedicated to serving the San Francisco immigrant community. 

Resources and online survey with immigration information

Free immigration legal services for students, staff, and faculty on CA community colleges

Searchable database of lawyers specializing in immigration legal services

Searchable database of law firms specializing in immigration legal services

Updates on changes to TPS program

Updates on changes to DACA program

Updates on changes to DACA program

Information about services and protections at UCs

Information about services and protections at CA state universities

Information about services and protections at CA community colleges

Sustainable and effective best practices for mixed-status students in higher education

Digital platform that integrates data, policies, and resources

Defending and advancing the rights of immigrants

Spaces for immigrant youth to support, engage, and be empowered

Resources for immigrants in the U.S.

Promoting education and healthcare access for immigrant communities

Working with and educating immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector

Advocacy information and resources

Scholarships and resources to help DREAMers graduate from college with career-ready degrees

A network for Black students with currently or formerly mixed status

Support for professionals and aspiring professionals regardless of immigration status

Services and resources for education, careers, getting papers, and mental health

Required Forms for Independent Contractors