Happy week 5!

Need a break during midterm season? Join us at the 2023 Rising Together, Thriving Together Conference! On the day of our conference, you will hear from UCI student presenters, learn about career explorations, learn about first year transitions and graduate school exploration, networking opportunities, and much more!

This free conference is open to all UCI students, staff and faculty as well as high school and community college students, community members, educators and parents. We are still accepting RSVPs!

For more information and to see workshops available visit our website: https://dream.uci.edu/rttt

RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/UCIRising23 

In community,

DREAM Center Staff

UPCOMING EVENTS

2023 - 2024 DREAM Project Fellowship

The DREAM Project Fellowship (DPF) is a fellowship that provides academic and experiential learning, professional development, financial opportunities, and networking to undergraduate and graduate students regardless of immigration status.

** The application cycle for the 2023 - 2024 academic year is NOW OPEN for both students & mentors.**

Ready to submit an application? Apply here:

• Mentor application for UCI staff and faculty:

  • https://tinyurl.com/DPFMentors

• Fellow application for incoming and continuing students:

  • https://tinyurl.com/DPFFellows 

Scholars In Residence: Boba Sips & Resume Tips

Have you been craving boba & want to solidify your competitive resume?! Learn about the basics of putting together a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) with the UCI DREAM Center Scholars-in-Residence (SIR) graduate mentors! Whether it’s your first time building a resume/CV or you want to further strengthen your current draft, we are here to help. We’ll help you unlock your transferable skills and experiences so you can use them to craft strong bullet points for your resume/CV. Plus, get expert feedback and tips from our SIRs. 

**First 20 attendees to the workshop will receive FREE boba! We hope to see you there.**

• Date & Time: Wednesday, May 24th @ 5 - 6pm
• Location: In-Person, DREAM Center, RISE Suite

RSVP: https://cglink.me/2eo/r1927698

SAFIRE: Immigration Awareness Week

Schedule a Virtual Meeting with a Pro-Staff:

UC IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES CENTER

UCI ATTORNEY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Elda S. Rosales
Staff Attorney
University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center
elda.ucimm@law.ucdavis.edu
 

FREE LEGAL SERVICES:

The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center provides free immigration-related legal services to students (undocumented or otherwise), as well as their immediate family members (spouse, siblings, children, and parents).

• Initial DACA applications: we will prepare and submit new applications, but immigration has indicated that they will not process them until ongoing litigation is resolved.

• DACA Renewals: If you have DACA and your current work permit expires five months from now, please schedule an appointment to renew, there may be funding available to cover the filing fee if you are a current student.

• To book an appointment visit: https://tinyurl.com/ILSapptbooking

• For general information on Initial DACA Applications, Advance Parole, and Employment-Based Options for immigration, check out the webinars on our website: https://law.ucdavis.edu/ucimm/resources.html

• International Student? Reach out to the International Center https://ic.uci.edu/

• Important Note: Even though certain controlled substances are legal in CA, they remain illegal under federal law and are UNSAFE for non-citizens. https://www.ilrc.org/warning-immigrants-about-medical-and-legalized-marijuana

COMMUNITY EVENTS