Breaking News SEPT 5th: What does the repeal of DACA mean?
AG Jeff Sessions announced that the administration is phasing out the DACA program. What does this announcement mean?
- USCIS will not be accepting any new DACA applications meaning no one that is not already a part of the program can apply.
- Anyone whose DACA expires between now and March 5th, 2018 can apply for a renewal of their DACA and must do so by October 5th.
- Those with a permit expiring after March 6th, 2018 will not be able to renew and their permit will expire on the date listed on their DACA.
- There will be no new renewals after March 5th.
- Click here for English and Spanish info sheets from the American Immigration Lawyers Association on practical and immediate steps you can take.
- Need help covering your DACA renewal fees Click here to apply for grant.
- Free DACA renewal clinics throughout CT
SUPPORT for UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
Wesleyan University is committed to supporting undocumented students throughout the admission process and through their four years on campus.
A campus-wide committee comprised of students, staff, and faculty meet regularly to assess current support for impacted students, workshops designed to increase competency and allyship within the staff and faculty, and review and make policy recommendations to the administration. If you would like to be involved, or need assistance, contact Antonio Farias in the Office for Equity & Inclusion, x4771.
President Roth's commitment to supporting undocumented students
UndocuAlly Staff and Faculty - We are situated throughout the university and are here to support undocumented students.
Connecticut Legal Services' Immigrant Legal Advice Hotline FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 800-798-0671
MORE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS:
For educators:
CT Students for a Dream Educator Resources
Educators for Fair Consideration
For students:
Wesleyan Admission and Financial Aid Policy
College Board aggregated resources for students
External Legal Resources Database available nationwide
If you are staff or faculty and interested in being an UndocuAlly, click here to register for September 29 workshop.