{"id":1045,"date":"2021-07-16T12:35:07","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T17:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/multicultural-life\/?page_id=1045"},"modified":"2026-08-26T15:49:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:49:22","slug":"daca-undocumented-mixed-status-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/social-justice\/daca-undocumented-mixed-status-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Lealtad-Suzuki Center for Social justice provides one-on-one support for students navigating the U.S. immigration system, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS), asylum, undocumented status, permanent residency\/green card, visa related inquiries and more. We work in solidarity with Macalester students, staff and faculty to organize and advocate for immigrant rights and systemic change at both the local and national levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/social-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/image-1024x227.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/social-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/image-1024x227.png 1024w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/social-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/image-300x66.png 300w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/social-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/image-768x170.png 768w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/social-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/image-1536x340.png 1536w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/social-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/image.png 1708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As part of Professor Olga Gonz\u00e1lez\u2019s Art &amp; Activism course, the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/macalester.edu\/msc\/partnership-with-comunidades-organizando-el-poder-y-la-acci%C3%B3n-latina-copal\/stand-with-immigrants-poster-campaign\"><em>Macalester Solidarity Collective <\/em><\/a><em>and local artist <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firebirddesignlab.com\/lovehoperise\"><em>Leon Wang<\/em><\/a><em> designed these 2025 posters in partnership with <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/copalmn.org\/\"><em>COPAL<\/em><\/a><em> and the Lealtad-Suzuki Center for Social Justice<\/em>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we offer:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free 1:1 consultation with immigration lawyers for Macalester students who are navigating the immigration process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:1 support and advising for students who have questions, concerns, or need support navigating the Macalester systems (campus employment, internships, travel, study away, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:1 support for students who come from mixed-status families &#8211; students who have parents, siblings, relatives who are navigating the immigration process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connections to local immigration solidarity organizations for those looking to volunteer and support this work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reach out to LSC Director, <strong>Hana Dinku<\/strong>, at <a href=\"mailto:hdinku@macalester.edu\">hdinku@macalester.edu<\/a> to schedule any of these support services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to get involved?<\/strong> Work with the LSC and the Macalester faculty\/staff led Immigration Solidarity group to organize campus wide programs. You can also volunteer or attend local Twin Cities trainings to learn how to effectively support immigrant communities in Minnesota. Contact us at: <a href=\"mailto:lsc@macalester.edu\">lsc@macalester.edu<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trainings &#8211; <\/strong>Trainings for individuals and groups are available from multiple local and national organizations. The trainings listed below are a combination of live and recorded learning opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recorded Trainings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrantdefenseproject.org\/ttt-materials\/\"><strong>Immigrant Defense Project: Know Your Rights<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?reload=9&amp;v=kNvyTofuSK8&amp;source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ&amp;embeds_widget_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miracmn.com%2F&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com%2F&amp;embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com\"><strong>Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC): Know Your Rights<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ARfmC-PAFIA\"><strong>Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA): Know Your Rights<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live Trainings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DH56Qketaa_\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\"><strong>UnidosMN (weekly)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mn.gov\/dhs\/partners-and-providers\/training-conferences\/refugee-resettlement-training\/\"><strong>Immigration Hub (monthly)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<accordion-container\n    tag=\"section\"\n    class=\"accordion-group block-container\"\n    >\t\n\t<div class=\"accordion-group__outer\">\n\t    \t        <h2 class=\"accordion-group__heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\t    \t    <ul class=\"accordion-group__list\">\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-1\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">What is DACA, Undocumented, and Mixed-Status families?<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><b><i>Undocumented or non-citizen: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a student is considered undocumented if they do not currently have US citizenship or permanent residency and do not intend to\/are eligible to apply for a F-1, G-1, or A-1 visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Mixed-Status Family<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> a family whose members include people with different citizenship or immigration statuses. One example of a mixed-status family is one in which the parents are undocumented and the children are U.S.-born citizens. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><i>Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA):<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> federal program offers employment authorization (work permit) and protection from deportation for certain people who qualify. The program is intended for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States by their parents when they were children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eligibility:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">are under 31 years of age as of June 15, 2012;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">came to the U.S. while under the age of 16;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">have continuously resided in the U.S. from June 15, 2007 to the present;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">entered the U.S. without inspection before June 15, 2012, or individuals whose lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making the request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">are currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a GED, or have been honorably discharged from the Coast Guard or armed forces;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor, or more than three misdemeanors and do not pose a threat to national security or public safety.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-2\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">What Minnesota-focused Resources Are Available to Support Immigrant Communities?<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p>Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota \u2013 Comprehensive immigration services, education, and advocacy for low-income immigrants and refugees.<\/p>\n<p>MN Office of Higher Education \u2013 For MN Dream Act, SELF Loan and other state funds\/higher ed questions.<\/p>\n<p>COPAL MN\u2013 a non-profit organization aiming to unite the Latinx community in active grassroots communal democracy that builds racial, gender, social and economic justice across community lines<\/p>\n<p>Navigate MN or Unidos MN\u2013 The largest network of undocumented immigrant young adults in Minnesota; provides education, advocacy, and fellowship opportunities for the immigrant community in Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>MN8\u2013 a non-profit organization focusing on supporting Southeast Asian families and community members regarding deportation, immigration, and other community resources.<\/p>\n<p>CAAL MN\u2013 a non-profit organization supporting Asian Americans, immigrants, and mixed status families through immigration and advocacy resources.<\/p>\n<p>Mexican Consulate in St. Paul \u2013 Consular services, referrals, ventanillas de salud y educaci\u00f3n, and advocacy for Mexican citizens in the state of Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota and Northern Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p>Consulate General of Ecuador in Minnesota \u2013 Consular services and advocacy for Ecuadorian citizens in Minnesota.<\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-3\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">What National Support Resources are Available for Immigrant Communities? <\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/immigrantsrising.org\/\">Educators for Fair Consideration<\/a> -Programs and services that holistically address the needs of undocumented young people through direct support, leadership development, community outreach, and advocacy.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwedream.org\/\">United We Dream<\/a> \u2013 The largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation with a focus on empowering undocumented youth organizing and advocating for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nilc.org\/\">National Immigration Law Center <\/a>\u2013 One of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/immigrantsrising.org\/\">Immigrants Rising<\/a> \u2013 California based organization focusing on wrap around collegiate and mental health support for undocumented students.<\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-4\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-4\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Where Can I Find Additional Legal Assistance and Resources<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-4\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><strong>Immigrant Law Center Minnesota<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Main Office<br \/>\n<strong>(651) 641-1011<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>450 North Syndicate Street, Suite 200<br \/>\nSt. Paul, MN 55104<\/p>\n<p>Accessible from Macalester\u2019s campus by public transit: Bus lines 16 and 21, and light rail (Green Line). Monday \u2013 Friday: 9 am to 5 pm. Client line at <strong>1-800-223-1368<\/strong> during intake hours to schedule an appointment to speak to a legal staff member. We cannot give walk-in or drop-in appointments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteers Lawyers Network<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Immigration, Bankruptcy, Employment and Family<\/em><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>(612) 752-6655<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>600 Nicollet Mall, Ste 390A<br \/>\nMinneapolis, MN 55402<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights Refugee and Asylum\u00a0 <\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Immigration and Civil Rights<\/em>\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>(612) 341-3302<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>310 4th Ave S, Ste 1000<br \/>\nMinneapolis, MN 55415<\/p>\n<p><strong>Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Volunteer Attorney Program<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Immigration, Bankruptcy, Employment, and Family<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em><strong>(651) 228-9823<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>55 East 5th Street<br \/>\nSt. Paul, MN 55101<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mid-MN Legal Aid<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Serves Minnesotans in the 20 counties of central Minnesota, including Hennepin, from offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud and Willmar.<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em>Any request or question regarding legal assistance is handled by our intake process. Please contact your local office, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawhelpmn.org\/\">apply online<\/a> or call our Minneapolis line at <strong>(612) 334-5970<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Immigration Law Center<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>(202) 216-0261<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>1121 14th Street, NW, Ste. 200<br \/>\nWashington, DC 20005<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t    <\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/accordion-container>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions? 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