Resources, Guides and FAQs

​​Resources Re Immigration Enforcement Actions

• FAQ for California State University Employees About Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions on University Property - December 5, 2024

• Know Your Rights and Immigration Preparedness Toolkits

  • ​Know Your Immigration Rights—California Attorney General

  • Know Your Rights—ILRC

  • Know Your Rights—ILRC-Spanish

  • Family Preparedness Plan

  • Family Prepared​ness Plan—Spanish

  • Immigration Preparedness Toolkit

  • Immigration Preparedness Toolkit—Spanish

  • Prepare for encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

• ​California Attorney General Higher Education Guidance

• California Student Aid Commission Memo on Undocumented Student Data Privacy

Webcasts/Webinars

• ​ILD 2025 Spring Webinars - January 2025

• Know Your Rights and Im​migration Relief Screening strategies - October 3, 2024

• Immigration Under the Biden Administration - February 10, 2021

• DACA Decision and What it Means for Higher Education - June 24, 2020

• Understanding Immigration Options Through Family Petitions – April 15, 2020

• Overview of the Immigration Removal Process & How to Protect Yourself - February 26, 2020

• Demystifying Immigration Policies - December 11, 2019

• Public Charge: What is the Rule and What are the Proposed Changes - May 1, 2019 | PDF

• Beyond DACA: Exploring Other Types of Immigration Relief - April 17, 2019 | PDF

• Updates on DACA, Immigration, and Your Constitutional Rights - November 8, 2018 | PDF

Mental Health Resources

• Mental Health Services at your Campus

• California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA): Offers mental health services and support specifically for immigrant communities.

• Mental Health Counseling on Campus: Many colleges provide free or low-cost counseling services for students. These resources are available to support you in managing stress, anxiety, or other mental health concerns during this time. Be sure to reach out to your campus counseling center.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) California: Provides mental health resources and peer support for immigrants and their families.

• The Trevor Project: For LGBTQ+ undocumented students, The Trevor Project provides confidential, free mental health support through texting, calling, or chat.

Legal Services Resources

• CSU Immigration Legal Services Project

• Find an alternative legal service provider near you: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org

• Find a local rapid response network to report ICE enforcement operations and other sightings: https://www.ccijustice.org

Other Resources

• Latest Updates on Keeping Families Together Parole in Place Process PDF - November 2024

• FAQ: Immigrants Rising Statewide AB 540 FAQ - March 19, 2024

• FAQ: DACA Update - August 30, 2017

• Review a wide range of resources for navigating immigration laws and protecting your rights. Visit Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s (ILRC)

• Find additional resources and advocacy for undocumented individuals across the U.S., including information on DACA, protections for immigrant youth, and updates on immigration policies offered by National Immigration Law Center (NILC).

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