Appointments
How do I book an appointment with Jocelyn or Areli?
The QR Code at the USSC, Our @carecen_la_colleges Linktree, or our website bit.ly/CARECEN.
Name the form of relief that is available to youth who have been abused, abandoned, and/or abused by one or both parents.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
T/F: CARECEN is a nonprofit immigration organization.
True
How can DACA recipients travel abroad?
Current DACA recipients are able to travel abroad IF they receive permission from USCIS.
T/F: An alumni's parents has access to our legal services.
No. While DACA grants you deferred action and a work permit, it is NOT a pathway to citizenship.
What days are Jocelyn and Areli on campus?
Jocelyn: Mondays and Areli: Thursdays
T/F: Notarios are trustworthy and can help you with immigration applications and advice.
False
Upon graduating, how long do alumni have access to our services?
2 years.
Name the form of relief that provides a pathway to citizenship for individuals who can show they 1) were a victim of a qualifying crime, 2) cooperated with the investigation of the crime, 3) suffered substantial physical and/or emotional harm, and 4) are admissible to the United States.
U Visa
Where is the CARECEN legal team's office?
We're located inside the USSC, in the office next to Jairo's.
T/F: I am eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) if I am 23 years old and meet all other requirements.
False. Once you turn 21, you are no longer eligible for SIJS even if you meet all other requirements.
How do I confirm my appointment with CARECEN?
Name the form of relief for eligible spouses and children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, and parents of U.S. citizens who are 21 years of age or older
Family Petitions
How many departments does CARECEN have?
Six: College Legal Services Team, Citizenship Team, Deportation Defense Unit, Survivors of Violence Unit, DACA/General Team, and TPS
What are grounds for DACA recipients to travel abroad?
1. Humanitarian
2. Employment
3. Educational
How should I prepare for my appointment?
Make sure you have a quiet, private space to meet with us. If you have relevant documents, have those handy to email to us.
Name the form of immigration relief for survivors of abuse by their immediate family members (Spouses and children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, and parents of U.S. citizens who are 21 years of age or older )
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
What is the College Legal Services (CLS) team?
We are a team of immigration attorney-paralegal pairs that serve different CSU campuses and community colleges in Southern California.
How can I get a work permit?
Through a form of immigration relief OR programs that grant you deferred action and a work permit (DACA, Deferred action for those in labor disputes).