Undocumented Student Resources
Contact Us!
Dreamer Resource Center
4000 Suisun Valley Road - Building 400, Office 439
Fairfield, CA 94534
Yusra Ghaleb, BSW
yusra.ghaleb@solano.edu
Dreamers@solano.edu
(707) 864-7000 Ext. 4485
Undocumented Student Resources
We welcome you to Solano Community College! We are committed to creating a safe space for our Undocu-Scholars. We provide resources and valuable information to help you achieve your academic and career goals.
An undocumented individual is a non-citizen living in the U.S. without authorization in the form of valid immigration status having entered without inspection or entered with a valid non-immigrant visa that has since expired.
- For people who came to the U.S. as children and meet certain guidelines.
- Allows them to request Deferred Action for two years (renewable).
- Provides a temporary deportation reprieve and eligibility to apply for work authorization.
- Does not provide lawful status.
- California law that lets qualifying students, including undocumented students, pay in-state tuition at CA Community Colleges, CSUs, and UCs.
- Allows undocumented and non-resident documented students who meet certain criteria to apply for state financial aid and private scholarships.
- Proposed federal legislation (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act).
- Would provide undocumented individuals who:
- Graduated from U.S. high schools
- Arrived in the U.S. as minors
- Have lived in the U.S. continuously for at least 5 years
- Are of good moral character
- .…the opportunity to earn conditional permanent residency.
Additional Resources
Free Immigration Services
Free immigration legal services are available to students, staff and faculty affiliated with the Community Colleges. Priority for services is given to undocumented students, staff and faculty. The immigration legal service providers offering services at the 65 campuses have developed scheduling, intake, and reporting processes that ensure student information remains confidential and protected. While all legal providers offer legal consultations and basic immigration benefit application assistance, some providers may offer additional services.
Basic immigration legal assistance includes:
- Legal Consultations to Screen for Immigration Relief
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewals
- Family-based petitions
- Naturalization/Citizenship applications
Education and Outreach activities (e.g. webinars) cover topics such as:
- Avoiding fraudulent legal services
- Know Your Rights Presentations (KYR)
- Family Preparedness/Childcare Safety Plans
- Public Charge information
Services not currently funded (referrals may be provided):
- Removal Defense
- Asylum Applications
Need legal guidance about your immigration status or questions?
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Document the interaction as best as you can.
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Use your phone to record or take notes.
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Include: time, location, officer’s name/credential, and details of the officer’s request (if known).
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Notify the College President’s Office immediately if you are aware of immigration enforcement activity on campus.
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President’s Office: (707) 864-7299
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If the President’s Office is closed, contact Public Safety at (707) 580-6526.
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Use nonconsent language for non-public areas on campus (e.g., classrooms, offices).
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Say: “I do not consent to your entry.”
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Officers cannot enter non-public areas without a warrant.
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Do not disclose information such as personal or confidential details about students or employees to anyone.
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Do not physically interfere, even if officers appear to act unlawfully.
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Maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
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Assert rights verbally.
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Continue documenting everything.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! There is no federal law that prohibits admission of undocumented students to private or public institutions.
Students are NOT required to provide a social security card or government ID proof of U.S. residency.