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Welcome!

The Immigration Initiative at Harvard is committed to providing a welcoming learning community to empower all students to flourish. These community members include undocumented, DACAmented, TPS, and mixed-status students who are too often invisible and underserved.

We serve as the advisors for the HGSE Undocumented Student Affinity Group and the Harvard UndocuGraduate Collective. As immigrants and educators focused on the experiences of immigrant students, we are deeply committed to supporting the educational journeys of this community. We are here to support, advocate, and celebrate your successes!

Below, we have assembled information and resources that may be useful in pursuing academic dreams against the tides.

Warmly,

Carola Suárez-Orozco

Jaein Lee

TERMS & DEFINITIONS

UNDOCUMENTED
Someone who resides in the United States without current legally recognized immigration status.
DACA
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
TPS
Temporary Protected Status
MIXED STATUS
Individual with family members of varying legal statuses.

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

My Undocumented Life
My Undocumented Life is a website dedicated to providing an up-to-date array of resources and information for undocumented immigrants in the United States. The site focuses on sharing opportunities, news, and guidance relevant to the undocumented community on topics including navigating college access, scholarships, applying to grad school, applying for advanced parole, and much more!
The Higher Ed Immigration Portal
The Higher Ed Immigration Portal is a comprehensive digital platform that serves as a centralized resource hub for and regarding immigrant, undocumented and DACAmented, refugee, and international students in higher education. A standout feature is their 50-state interactive map showing tuition and financial aid equity for undocumented students. 
United We Dream
United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the United States, with over 400,000 members across 28 states, empowering young immigrants regardless of immigration status to advocate for dignity, justice, and policy changes. Amongst their many resources are included excellent Know Your Rights advice.

HARVARD STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The HGSE Undocumented Student Affinity Group
The HGSE Undocumented Student Affinity Group serves to build support network for HGSE undocumented students and alums. We aim to provide a safe and brave space where students can share their experiences, concerns, and dreams. The HGSE Office of Student Affairs contact person is Andrea Le –andrea_le@gse.harvard.edu. Carola Suárez-Orozco –carola_suarezorozco@gse.harvard.edu serves as the faculty liaison for the community.
Harvard UndocuGraduate Collective (HUGC)
Harvard UndocuGraduate Collective (HUGC) is an emerging initiative bringing together undocumented graduate students across Harvard’s graduate and professional schools to build community, share resources, and create networks of support. HUGC aims to foster inclusivity, ownership, and belonging for and among undocumented individuals as part of the Harvard Graduate Student experience, while also educating the broader Harvard community about the challenges and contributions of undocumented immigrants.  Through collaborative efforts with existing resources and initiatives, HUGC strives to ensure that undocumented graduate students have equitable access to opportunities and can thrive in their academic and professional pursuits at Harvard and beyond. Students interested in connecting should reach out to student organizers Anakaren Quintero Davalos – anakarenqd@gse.harvard.edu or Maria Ximena Valenzuela – mvalenzuela@gse.harvard.edu or faculty liaison Professor Carola Suárez-Orozco – carola_suarezorozco@gse.harvard.edu.
Act on a Dream
Act on a Dream is Harvard’s Undergraduate home for undocumented, DACA, mixed status family, and other immigrant students & allies. Matias Ramos, the Associate Director, Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations serves as the primary staff contact for this student led group – mramos@fas.harvard.edu.

SUPPORTS

TERMS & DEFINITIONS

UNDOCUMENTED

DACA

TPS

MIXED STATUS

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

My Undocumented Life

The Higher Ed Immigration Portal

United We Dream

HARVARD STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The HGSE Undocumented Student Affinity Group

Harvard UndocuGraduate Collective (HUGC)

Act on a Dream

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