HISTORY
This scientist, known for his theory of relativity, immigrated to the U.S. from Germany to escape the Nazis.
Albert Einstein
Who was the first DACA recipient to be featured in a movie?
Bambadjan Bamba
This scholarship program provides financial aid and support for undocumented students pursuing higher education in the U.S
TheDream.US Scholarship
This California law allows certain individuals, regardless of immigration status, to obtain a driver’s license.
AB-60
This CUNY program provides undocumented students with free legal assistance on immigration matters.
CUNY Citizenship Now! program
This 2012 policy provided temporary relief from deportation for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
Who is the journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize while being undocumented and is the founder of Define American?
Jose Antonio Vargas
At CUNY, more than a third of its 241,000 undergraduate students were born outside the United States, and an estimated this number of students are undocumented. (need another word for this)
5,000 students
While students without permanent legal status cannot receive federal student loans, they may still apply for this type of financial assistance offered by private organizations.
Scholarships and Grants
This CUNY program provides undocumented and immigrant students with access to mentors, leadership training, and career development.
CUNY UISP
CUNY students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status are NOT eligible for which of the following: In-State Tuition, Excelsior scholarship, Jose Peralta Dream Act, DREAM.US, FAFSA
FAFSA
Who is featured in Maroon 5's Girls Like You music video?
Angy Rivera YCL
This special visa provides undocumented individuals with temporary legal status if they assist law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting serious crimes.
U visa
The federal government restricts access to these two public benefits, which offer financial support to low-income residents.
Food stamps (SNAP) and federal housing assistance
Most CUNY colleges have Dream Resource Centers to support undocumented students. This flagship CUNY college in Manhattan has one of the largest.
John Jay College
This two-part 2013 California state law gave students the right to apply for and receive private scholarships and state-funded financial aid.
California Dream Act
Who was the first person in the United States to receive “non-priority” or deferred deportation status, laying the foundation for the DREAM Act?
Beatles singer John Lennon
Many students contribute to the economy by paying these two types of taxes, despite lacking a path to citizenship.
Income taxes and sales taxes?
Some states allow all residents, regardless of legal status, to obtain this essential document, making it easier to drive legally.
Driver’s license
This CUNY program provides eligible students with free, unlimited access to NYC subways and buses to support their academic success.
CUNY ASAP (Accelerated Study in Associate Programs) MetroCard benefit