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Welcome to Imperial Valley College!
Undocumented Student Resources
Request for Undocumented Student Support
About Us
The Undocumented Student Program at Imperial Valley College serves all students, faculty and staff who identify as undocumented, AB 540, DACA and those with mixed-status families. We strongly advocate for the rights of our undocumented community and work towards creating a better climate for our undocumented community on our campus.
We are located in the Student Affairs Office (Building 1000), office 1000-B. For immediate assistance please call 760-355-6509 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Contact Us
760-355-6509
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Your Undocumented Students Program Staff
 Yareli Rivera-Suamataia, M.A
Director, Student Development and Activities
DREAM Liaison 📱 760-355-6509 ✉️ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
 Carlos A. Fitch
Outreach Specialist, Undocumented Students Program
📱 760-355-6146 ✉️ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
 Gabriel Ingar
Student Assistant, Undocumented Students Program
📱 760-355-6146 ✉️ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Welcome From The Director
At Imperial Valley College, we are committed to the support of students from diverse immigration statuses. We recognize and support 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.
Immigration Legal Services
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:
- Immigration eligibility consultations
- DACA renewal
- Naturalization
- Family-based immigration
- Know Your Rights sessions
- Emergency Planning & Safety Preparedness
- Other immigration services
Watch Informational Video Here:
Upcoming FREE HELS Presentations
DACA Updates Aug 24, 2022 12:00 PM
Join us for an interactive webinar where our team will discuss the current state of DACA, what it means to be DACAmented, and resources available. We encourage you and your loved ones to attend, and will include Q&A.
Know Your Rights: Removal Proceedings Sep 29, 2022 12:00 PM
Our chances of running into an immigration enforcement agent are greater when living in a border community. The Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) Team invites you to Know Your Rights when in Removal to understand your rights in the presence of law enforcement. Session includes how to make a Family Preparedness Plan in case you or your loved ones are detained or deported. Having these tools can provide a sense of control and security. All are welcome. Subtitulos dispnibles en español
Entrepreneurship: Creating Income Generating Opportunities for All Nov 15, 2022 12:00 PM
The JFS's Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) Team invites you to our presentation on how to create and promote income generating opportunities for all students in your campus. During this workshop we will take a look at those resources available on campus, see how campus offices can collaborate to implement those opportunities, and how the legal providers can support this process. Opportunity for Q&A and resources will be shared.
Immigration Updates: Year in Review Dec 8, 2022 12:00 PM
The JFS's Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) Team invites you to our last workshop for 2022. We will take this opportunity to review the policy changes proposed during this year to immigration regulations, with special focus on DACA, MPP, asylum, TPS, and more. We are looking forward to close the year with a reflection on needed next steps. This presentation will allow for an interactive Q&A.
Employee rights (You have rights regardless of immigration status)
- EDD: Unemployment (DACAmented Individuals)
College Mental Health/ Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling Services at the IVC Student Health Center provides short-term individual, couples, family, and group therapy to currently enrolled students.
- Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from approximately 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Provider availability may vary during those times.
- You may contact us at (760) 355-6310 or by visiting us in Room 1536, Next to the Assessment Center (400 Building). Click here to visit the website.