Career Resources
Undocumented
Best Practices
Community Resources
We support all of our students in their college and career aspirations, including undocumented students
Source: 10,000 Degrees
Social Security Numbers (SSNs) & Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITINS)
ITIN and SSN resources for undocumented students
Source: 10,000 Degrees
Tax Resources for Undocumented Students
Resources available to undocumented students seeking support for paying taxes
Source: 10,000 Degrees
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship resources for undocumented students
Source: 10,000 Degrees
Independent Contracting & Freelancing
Independent contracting and freelancing for undocumented students
Source: 10,000 Degrees
Internships & Fellowships
Internships and fellowships available to undocumented students
Source: 10,000 Degrees
Work Authorization Programs
Information about work authorization programs
Source: 10,000 Degrees
From the Web
Undocumented Graduate & Professional Student Resource Hub Copy
Source: Higher Ed Immigration Portal
Undocumented Graduate & Professional Student Resource Hub
Source: Higher Ed Immigration Portal
Fellowship Information
Fellowship information & resources for undocumented students, their families, and allies.
Source: My Undocumented Life
Fellowships and Other Non-Employment Based Opportunities for Undocumented Students
Fellowship & internship resources for undocumented students.
Source: Higher Ed Immigration Portal
Free Financial Guidance & Assistance
Counseling, workshops, online tools
Source: Balance Pro
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Sites
Provides free tax preparation for low-moderate income individuals
Source: IRS
Microloans for Utah Residents
Small business loans and free business advising
Source: Utah Microloan Fund
Microloans
Support small business owners and entrepreneurs in California
Source: Mission Asset Fund
Cultivating Food Entrepreneurs
Affordable commercial kitchen space to talented entrepreneurs
Source: La Cocina
Support for Young Entrepreneurs
Support for college student run businesses, especially those with a social impact, to expand and grow
Source: William G. Nash Foundation
Financial Support System
For small businesses that advance racial, gender, and economic justice for all
Source: Accion Opportunity Fund
Facebook Group
Immigrants Rising Facebook Group for Entrepreneurs
Source: Immigrants Rising
Making Money
The Non-Citizen’s Guide to Entrepreneurship
Source: New York State Youth Leadership Council
Freelance Work
Platform that connects freelancers to people or businesses looking to hire
Source: Fiverr
Get Started as an Independent Contractor or Freelancer
Guide to the entire process from industry research to contracts and taxes.
Source: Immigrants Rising
List of Fellowships & Scholarships for Undocumented Individuals
List of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship
Source: Immigrants Rising
Ambassador Program
Fellowship to support students navigating higher education, with a focus on the needs of systematically excluded communities across the state
Source: Let’s Go to College
Paid Summer Fellowship
Fellowship opportunities for immigrant youth and allies
Source: Dream Summer
Alternative Income and Career Options for Undocumented Students
Webinar
Source: President’s Alliance
Research Experiences
Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Software Engineering (REUSE) Program
Source: Carnegie Mellon University
Academic Internships
Placements include natural & cultural resources, education & interpretive programs, communications & media, public affairs, nurseries, museum programs, & more
Source: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Paid SF Leadership & Professional Development Program
For immigrant students and aspiring professionals who seek to gain real-world experience with social justice change-makers in the Bay Area
Source: DreamSF Fellowship
Naturalization Assistance
FAJ provides FREE naturalization assistance
Source: Filipino Advocates for Justice
Legal Immigration Services
Provides representation in the area of deportation defense; approximately 80% of their clients are in deportation proceedings
Source: Pangea Legal Services
Legal Services for LGBTQI+ Immigrants
Provides quality, holistic and trauma-informed legal immigration services
Source: Oasis Legal Services
Legal Immigration Services
Legal services agency protecting and advancing the rights of low-income, immigrant, Black, and Latinx communities
Source: Centro Legal de la Raza
Legal Immigration Services in the Bay Area, CA
Provides culturally competent and linguistically appropriate legal representation, social services, and advocacy
Source: API Legal Outreach
Legal Immigration Services in the Bay Area, CA
High-quality, affordable immigration legal services, education, and civic engagement opportunities
Source: Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Immigration Legal Services in East Palo Alto, CA
Specializes in immigration, housing, workers’ rights, records clearance, and consumer protection
Source: Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
Free Immigration Legal Services in San Francisco, CA
SFILDC is a collective of 15 organizations dedicated to serving the San Francisco immigrant community.
Source: The San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative (SFILDC)
Free Immigration Legal Intake
Online survey to help undocumented young people learn about possible immigration options
Source: Immigrants Rising
Higher Education Legal Services
Free immigration legal services for students, staff, and faculty on CA community colleges
Source: Find Your Ally
Database of Immigration Lawyers
Searchable database of lawyers specializing in immigration legal services
Source: American Immigration Lawyers Association
Database of Immigration Legal Services by State
Searchable database of law firms specializing in immigration legal services
Source: Immigration Law Help
DACA News & Updates
Updates on changes to DACA program
Source: National Immigration Law Center
Undocumented Student Resources
Information about services and protections at UCs
Source: University of California
Undocumented Student Resources
Information about services and protections at CA state universities
Source: The California State University
Undocumented Student Resources
Information about services and protections at CA community colleges
Source: California Community Colleges
Undocumented Youth in Higher Education
Build sustainable and effective best practices for undocumented youth in higher education
Source: UndocuScholars
Immigration Reform Advocacy
Digital platform that integrates data, policies, and resources
Source: Higher Ed Immigration Portal
Advocacy Group
Defending and advancing the rights of immigrants
Source: National Immigration Law Center
Immigrant Youth-Led Community
Spaces for immigrant youth to support, engage, and be empowered
Source: United We Dream
Information for Undocumented Immigrants
Resources for immigrants in the U.S.
Source: Informed Immigrant
Pre-Health DREAMers
Promoting education and healthcare access for immigrant communities
Source: PHDreamers
Improving Immigration Law & Policy
Working with and educating immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector
Source: Immigration Legal Resource Center
College Access & Success Program for DREAMers
Scholarships and resources to help DREAMers graduate from college with career-ready degrees
Source: TheDream.US
Multigenerational Network of Undocumented Black People
A network for currently and formerly undocumented Black immigrants
Source: UndocuBlack Network
Networking, Community, Empowering
Support for professionals and aspiring professionals regardless of immigration status
Source: Undocumented Professionals
Transforming Lives Through Education
Services and resources for education, careers, getting papers, and mental health
Source: Immigrants Rising
Videos
Independent Contracting
Required Forms for Independent Contractors
Source: Immigrants Rising