October has been an eventful month filled with all sorts of treats, starting with Pilipinx American History Month (PAHM). PAHM is a time of celebration of the diversity in the Pilipinx diaspora in the U.S., and it is also a time of remembrance of those who came before us, such as the Morro Bay Pilipinos and Farmworkers’ Movement organizers, Larry Itliong and Philip Vera Cruz. Pilipinx and Pilipinx-Americans make up one of the largest Asian populations within the undocumented community. PAHM has allowed me to reflect on my work and celebrate the undocumented Pilipinos that I work with, like Dean, Hans, and Cris. It is an honor to work alongside them and be in service not only to the undocumented community but also the Pilipinx community.

To learn more about how you can increase inclusivity for undocumented Asian Pacific Islander (API) students on your campus, access our resources here.

College applications also opened, marking the beginning of application season for members of our community pursuing higher education. Check out our overview of resources for higher education, where we’ll continue to add resources.

Happy halloween! 🎃

Sincerely,

Legal resources on DACA and trauma-based visas now available in Spanish

Some of our widely-accessed legal resources are now available in Spanish! Access our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on DACA in English or Spanish. You can also read our list of common visas available for survivors of trauma, available in English and Spanish.

Letters in Support of DACA Recipients

Immigrants Rising co-signed letters organized by the MASA group and NILC to support and protect DACA recipients. Read more about MASA group’s campaign to extend Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) to DACA recipients here. Learn more about efforts, co-led by NILC, to restore DACA recipients’ access to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) here.

Legislative win in CA! AB 278 passes: Dream Resource Center in High Schools

On October 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 278 into law. AB 278 will provide high school districts throughout California with grants to establish a Dream Resource Center to provide holistic support for undocumented high school students. Read more here.