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

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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.

Services and Events

Financial & Emergency Aid	Academic Materials and Book Relief	Emergency Aid	Scholarships
UndocuAlly Training	Dreaming @ IVC	Upcoming Events	Higher Education Legal Services Schedule an Appointment
	UndocuLiterature	Mental Health Support

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

FS HELS - Conozca sus Derechos

How to Pay for College

California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program

Community Resources

San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center

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.

10 Steps to Support IVC Undocumented Students