Green River LibGuides: Immigrant and Refugee Resources: Resources for Undocumented Immigrants

Local Resources and Organizations

Resources for Undocumented Students

Consider the featured websites below for information about student scholarships, counseling services, legal aid, and more.

My Undocumented Life
My Undocumented Life provides up-to-date information and resources for undocumented immigrants, including news and analysis, scholarship opportunities, health information, jobs, discussion forums, and more.
NWIRP Deferred Action & DACA
The Northwest Immigration Rights Project holds workshops to help explain the DACA program's requirements, what documentation is required and even provides screenings for community members interested in applying for the program.
College Scholarships: My Undocumented Life
From "My Undocumented Life" - a list of articles nad information about scholarships for undocumented students
Washington State Scholarships for Undocumented Students
DACA renewal scholarships
List from MyDocumentedLife.org
Washington Dream Coalition
Facebook page with updated info and links
College Guide for Undocumented Students
From the "Best Colleges" website
Student - Refugee / Asylee Student Handout
NASFAA tip sheet for refugee and asylee students.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: After DACA Workshops
Free After DACA Workshops
City of Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Affairs/DACA
List of workshops providing free legal assistance and information
Seattle Counseling IRUO Project
Seattle Counseling Service is a community resource that serves to advance to social well being and mental health of the LGBTQ communities. They are also developing a program to serve LGBTQ immigrants, refugees and undocumented individuals in the King County area.
LEAP
LEAP provides scholarships and financial support for all historically under-served and underrepresented students (regardless of immigration status) and advocates for educational policies to close the opportunity gap.
WLH School Rights
All children living in the United States have a right to go to public school free through 12th grade no matter what their immigration status. Washington Law Help provides school rights of immigrant and refugee children and their parents in Washington state. Information is available in English, Spanish, and Russian.
WSAC-Resources for Immigrant, Undocumented or DACA Students
Financial aid options for Washington students who are immigrants, are undocumented or have DACA from the Washington Student Achievement Council

Know Your Rights

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project has compiled several resources to help you understand your rights when interacting with various law enforcement officials and officers.

NWIRP Know Your Rights - English & Español
For information on finding an attorney or legal assistance, visit the Legal Assistance page in this guide.
NWIRP Know Your Rights (Conozca Sus Derechos - Español)
For information on finding an attorney or legal assistance, visit the Legal Assistance page in this guide.
Immigration Rights and Deportation Fact Sheet - Español

Responding to Immigration Officers (ICE)

ACLU: Know Your Rights - Immigrants’ Rights
What to do if Immigration Agents are at your door - from the ACLU.
ACLU: What To Do en Español
Conozca Sus Derechos Durante Una Redada de Casa