Undocumented Community Resource Guide
Ways to support and protect the Undocumented Community, organized by One Down and Klassy.
Special thanks to Bea Avanceña and Maria Carmel Valendez for compiling the resources in this guide.
Please email [email protected] for any updated materials or resources that should be included.
Self-Education
The links below include materials surrounding the Undocumented Experience.
Research and publications launched by United We Dream
An analysis of the barriers immigrants have to face while trying to obtain education and how it affects their general well-being.
"THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION MATERIALS were developed by NILC, the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), and other agencies to address issues of concern to low-income immigrants."
"Raids have never been the answer. In order to address the situation, the administration must handle the issue as it is: a humanitarian and refugee crisis. UWD urges the administration to end the use of raids, guarantee access to legal representation, provide broad relief to all individuals facing violence and humanitarian crises in their home countries, and ensure oversight and accountability for DHS."
"This manual is designed to inform members of Congress and other elected officials about the role that they can play in stopping the deportation of their constituents and other community members."
A survey that shows the benefits of DACA and how it has changed the lives of its recipients.
"How United We Dream’s 2½ Years of DACA implementation experience can benefit your DACA and DAPA work"
"Everyone Has Certain Basic Rights, No Matter Who Is President | When Encountering Law Enforcement | Immigration Raids | Immigration Enforcement at Health Care Facilities | Other Immigration Enforcement | Participating in Demonstrations | National Origin Discrimination"
"Public charge” is a term used by U.S. immigration officials to refer to a person who is considered primarily dependent on the government for subsistence.
Read about how the lack of a social security number affects an immigrant's life through the United States' healthcare system.
"The results of this survey add to the growing body of research about LGBTQ immigrants that will help UWD and other organizations better understand the lives of individuals in this community. This will help bridge the gaps between the LGBTQ and immigration advocacy communities and help guide effective policymaking and advocacy."
"Which disaster services are “unrestricted” or “restricted”? In a mixed-status household, who’s eligible for what? What if ID or other documents are lost or destroyed? Does accepting disaster services make a person a “public charge”? May nonprofit agencies provide services to people who can’t provide proof of their immigration status?"
A compilation of press releases, news coverage, publications, and newsletters
Ways to get involved and take action with Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles
A list of practice advisories listed chronologically
"An affidavit of support is a contract signed by a green card applicant’s sponsor to show that the person applying for the green card (i.e., applying for lawful permanent resident status) is not likely to become dependent on the government for subsistence, or a “public charge.”"
A blog ran by Immigration impact with various topics such as business and the workforce, changing culture, immigration 101, immigration reform, and more.
"Join us on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 10am-11am EST for the War on Immigrants Report co-hosted by members of Families for Freedom and Adam Carroll of the Muslim Consultative Network. Listen live at WBAI (99.5-NYC) or online at: http://wbai.org. Past shows are listed below; you can listen online or download an MP3 and take the show with you!"
Resources
The links below include various toolkits, guides, services, and resources for community members.
A list of resources to help protect immigrants compiled by United We Dream
"Designed to help undocumented students and educator allies work with their institutions to increase the resources and support systems available to undocumented students."
"Designed to help undocumented immigrants and allies create sanctuary/safe cities and find ways to ensure the protection of undocumented immigrants."
"Developed by the National Latina/o Psychological Association and United We Dream to guide immigrant youth on how to take care of their mental health post-DACA."
"Developed by Church World Service, this toolkit is designed to empower the faith community to establish sanctuary and inclusion in their place of worship."
"Designed to alleviate stress and anxiety of folks, keep ours families secure, and give the reader tools to incorporate stress reducing activities within their daily lives."
"Immi was developed by Immigration Advocates Network. It’s an easy to use screening tool that tells you if you might be eligible for any immigration relief by answering a few questions."
"Developed by Educators for Fair Consideration (EF4C), this guide was developed to encourage immigrants, regardless of legal status, to thrive through entrepreneurship."
List of organizations that provide DACA renewal assistance
A 14-page resource search engine that covers themes and topics such as: Art & Empowerment, Entrepreneurship & Freelancing, Higher Education, and Law & Policy.