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Request Dreamer Resource for Student Support
The Dreamer Resource Program at Imperial Valley College serves all students, faculty and staff including individuals who may identify as a undocumented, AB 540, DACA and those with mixed-status families. We strongly advocate for the rights of our Dreamer community and work towards creating a better climate for our campus community.
All students and campus community members are welcome to visit the Dreamer Resource Program, located in the Student Affairs Office (Building 1000), office 1000-B. For immediate assistance, please call 760-355-6509 or email ivc.undocu@imperial.edu.
760-355-6509 | ivc.undocu@imperial.edu
Government agencies should direct all inquiries to the President’s Office or its designated legal counsel, in accordance with Administrative Procedures AP 3415 and AP 5017.
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At Imperial Valley College, we are committed to the support of all students. We recognize and support all students including individuals who may identify as Undocumented, AB 540, DACAmented and mixed-status students through a variety of services to enhance your educational experience. I am happy to meet with you, one on one, to further create pathways of success in your time at Imperial Valley College and look into future plans and how we can contribute to such plans. Within the department, we provide an equity-driven service, always believing in your potential as a student.
The Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) initiative is a unique opportunity for
students, staff, and faculty at local colleges to access personalized Immigration
Legal Services from highly qualified legal practitioners. JFS Immigration Attorneys
and Department of Justice Representatives are available at local schools to provide
culturally-competent, trauma-informed, and reliable expertise to the campus community.
Services include:
Watch Informational Video Here:
Discover essential guidance for applying for financial aid as a mixed-status family in California with this helpful resource from the California Student Aid Commission.
Mixed status Family - Getting Started Guide
California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program
San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center
1. Be Visible and Supportive: Update your office and instructional setting to be supportive of undocumented students. Display support signs in your office!
2. Know the Safe Spaces: Check the safe and welcoming spaces for undocumented students in campus.
3. Do Not Force Disclosure: With your students, be patient and create an environment of trust, do not force status disclosure. Wait until the student is ready!
4. The Student is First: Always remember -THE STUDENT IS FIRST- listen to them and be supportive. If the trust is built, ask them to explain their narrative.
5. Campus Resources: Visit the website and check the resources available for our undocumented students.
6. 1-1 Services: All cases are different, make sure to understand the student's situation and refer them correctly.
7. An Umbrella Term: Familiarize and understand the term "undocumented" as well as AB 540, DACA and mixed-status. This will help to understand the student's narrative.
8. Check HELS Immigration Updates: For all immigration updates and policies, revise the different changes pointed out by Higher Education Legal Services.
9. Keep Up to Date: Visit the Undocumented Student Program website and social media. Attend the workshops, events and trainings!
10. Advocate as an Ally! Advocate for change in campus to enhance the educational experience of undocumented students.
