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I’m Denea, Immigrants Rising’s National Entrepreneurship Manager.

The beginning of Spring is a renewal of how we find opportunities for transformative change and new growth.

Even when there remains uncertainty about DACA's future ([link removed]) , especially for initial applicants and those in Texas, we will not wait idly by. It may feel intimidating to take action, but you are not alone. We have champions in courts and legislatures ([link removed]) , advocates working tirelessly to secure necessary protections from the government ([link removed]) , professionals distributing critical information services, day-to-day workers bravely showing up for their communities, and every single one of us who has made a personal commitment to breaking barriers on the social, legal, local, and national levels.

Will you join me in moving towards a world where all of us, regardless of immigration status, can freely thrive? Here are some ways you can take control of your own journey while uplifting the undocumented community:
* Consider entrepreneurship as a possibility to generate stable income. ([link removed])
* Learn how to protect your business in uncertain times ([link removed]) (click here for the Spanish session ([link removed]) ).
* Attend a workshop about supporting others through business ownership. ([link removed])
* Join the Economic Mobility for All Coalition ([link removed]) in our fight to expand career access in California!

It may be difficult to plan or imagine a brighter future in today’s world. But as spring guarantees new blooms, there is no doubt that we will do the same.

Rising Together,
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Denea Joseph
National Entrepreneurship Manager
Immigrants Rising


** Upcoming Events
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* Finance and Credit Building Webinar with Mission Asset Fund ([link removed])
Date: March 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. PT / 8:30-10:30 p.m. ET
Audience: general audience
* Promising Practices Roundtable: Streamlining AB 540 Processing through Department Collaborations ([link removed])
Date: March 27, 9:30-11 a.m. PT
Audience: California educators
* Protect Your Business: Plan for the Unexpected ([link removed]) (Spanish Session)
Date: April 1, 6-6:30 p.m. PT / 9-9:30 p.m. ET
Audience: entrepreneurs & business owners
* Protect Your Business: Plan for the Unexpected ([link removed]) (English Session)
Date: April 3, 6-6:30 p.m. PT / 9-9:30 p.m. ET
Audience: entrepreneurs & business owners
* Instagram Live with our Mental Health Career Program Participants ([link removed])
Date: April 4, 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET
Audience: general audience
* Entrepreneurship for Undocumented Students: From Idea to Action ([link removed])
Date: April 14, 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
Audience: educators
* Promising Practices Roundtable: Promoting Professional Development for Undocumented Students ([link removed])
Date: April 24, 9:30-11 a.m. PT
Audience: California educators


** From Our Recent Live Events
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* HIHOP Life after College IG Lives (Arizona ([link removed]) / New York ([link removed]) / California ([link removed]) )
* Advising Undocumented Students & Mixed-Status Families in CA ([link removed]) with First Gen Empower and SoCalCAN


** Updates on DACA ([link removed])
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DACA will continue as it has prior to January 2025 until new guidances are released. No initial applications will be processed and everywhere, including Texas, work permits remain intact. Read more. ([link removed])


** CADAA Priority Deadline Extended to April 2
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The priority deadline for the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) has been extended to Wednesday, April 2! The CADAA can potentially give you access to in-state tuition and additional financial aid in California—don’t miss out on an opportunity to attend college affordably! Use our CADAA resources ([link removed]) , and find out how your information is protected ([link removed]) .


** The American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 Reintroduced in Congress
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On February 26, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia reintroduced the Dream and Promise Act of 2025 in the House of Representatives. If passed, this Act would provide a pathway to citizenship for millions nationwide. Read our statement endorsing this bill ([link removed]) and urge your Congress representatives ([link removed]) to co-sponsor the Dream and Promise Act today!


** Registration Requirements for Immigrants Introduced
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Last month, the federal administration announced plans to resurface a registration process ([link removed]) for non-citizens over 14 years old who did not enter with a visa and carry proof of registration. Currently, no additional details have been released. For now, impacted individuals should talk to a trusted legal representative ([link removed]) before taking any action. Share with your networks and stay tuned for updates by following the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) ([link removed]) .


** (NEW!) List of Resources for Immigrants ([link removed])
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California Work & Family Coalition members, California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), and Immigrants Rising compiled a list of available resources for immigrants ([link removed]) , which include Know Your Rights, Who To Contact In Case Of CBP/ICE Activity, ITIN/Tax Privacy Defense, and many others so you can stay connected, informed, and prepared. Share this document with your network!


** Resource Highlights
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National:
* Travel Guide ([link removed])
* REAL ID ([link removed])
* Our Policy Advocacy & 2025 Priorities ([link removed])

California:
* Standing Together: California’s Protections for Undocumented and Immigrant Students ([link removed])
* For Educators: Supporting Students in CA ([link removed])
* For Students: Going to College in CA ([link removed])


** Open Opportunities for the Community
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* DreamSF Fellowship ([link removed])
Due: April 4, 2025
Audience: 18 years or older, living in the Bay Area (CA)
Program Benefits: around $20,000 in scholarship, leadership development, professional development
* Fresno Entrepreneurship Academy ([link removed])
Open Period: March 15 to April 30, 2025
Audience: AB 540-eligible students in Fresno (CA)
Program Benefits: $150 stipend, entrepreneurship training, and a chance to win additional prizes of up to $5,000


** Media Highlight
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“Blazing a Trail” ([link removed]) , a CVHEC article by Iliana Pérez


** Social Media Highlights
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