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A MESSAGE TO TRUMP: WE’RE NOT GOING BACK IN THE SHADOWS
In These Times reached out to me shortly after the election for a thought piece on how Donald Trump’s election will impact immigrant rights organizing. The piece was a cover article for the magazine’s December 2016 issue, and can be Read More …
Post-Election FAQs on Immigration
Please find resources for undocumented students and undocumented immigrants here as to what the election of Donald Trump may mean for them. While mostly Berkeley-specific, they are relevant to most individuals. Post-Election FAQ: http://undocu.berkeley.edu/postelectionfaq/ Emergency Advance parole: http://undocu.berkeley.edu/faq/travelling-with-advance-parole-daca/
What To Do When Your DACA Renewal Is Delayed
First, lets try to make sure your renewal is not delayed. Apply at least 6 months in advance and use the mailer that you received with your last work permit for the renewal for a more speedy turn-around. However, if Read More …
Is It Too Soon for ‘I Just Look Like a Terrorist’ T-shirts?
Coming of age in a post-9-11 America was an eye-opening experience that I have no intention of reliving in my 30s. And yet, the hatred against Muslim, and perceived Muslims, has reached another level altogether (again), from Republican governors opposing Syrian Read More …
Why Don’t Mexicans Just Come Here Legally?
I receive this question a lot from non-Mexican readers of this blog, and sometimes even clients who are wrestling with the legal immigration process. After all, immigrating should be a matter of filing out some paperwork and waiting your turn. Read More …