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Dear John,
My name is Daniela, and I recently joined Immigrants Rising as the Policy Advocacy Senior Manager!
Shortly after joining the team, I worked with my colleagues to respond to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling ([link removed]) that effectively allows for racial profiling and abuse against people of color, non-English speakers, and working-class community members. It was a grounding reminder that racial solidarity remains at the core of our work, and that our commitment to advocate for policies that protect, create, expand, and remove barriers to opportunities for undocumented individuals remains undeterred.
This Latinx Heritage Month calls on us to celebrate the rich diversity and contributions of Latinx communities. But celebrating our heritage also means fighting for it. To celebrate Latinx Heritage Month is to stand boldly and unapologetically against racism and the silencing of Black, Asian, and Pacific Islander immigrants, because an attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.
Though the future remains uncertain, we must also know that we are not alone. Our struggles today are interconnected with the issues fought by past and current farmworkers ([link removed]) , immigrant family businesses ([link removed]) , worker rights organizers ([link removed]) , and civil rights activists ([link removed]) . It is the responsibility of every one of us to refuse to be silent, holding elected officials at all levels accountable to the people they serve, invest back into our communities (see mutual aid networks ([link removed]) and this fundraiser by Yesi & Juli’s Tiendita
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We will rise,
Daniela
Daniela
Policy Advocacy Senior Manager
Immigrants Rising
** Get free mental health support today
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Receive free, virtual, and confidential support from our network of culturally responsive therapists! Sign up for the Mental Health Connector ([link removed]) while spots are still open. Fill out our Client Screening Questionnaire ([link removed]) to get started.
** Career Exploration Webinar Recording
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Missed the Unlocking Your Future: A Career Exploration Webinar ([link removed]) ? Watch the recording ([link removed]) to learn the basics of starting your career while undocumented!
** Apply to the first-ever Career Activity Groups
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Join one of our Career Activity Group industry-based cohorts ([link removed]) . Expand your skillset, grow your toolkit, and prepare for a career in your field. Applications ([link removed]) are open until Friday, October 3.
** Fresno Entrepreneurship Research Report Launch on October 2
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Join us for a powerful conversation on immigrant entrepreneurship in California’s Central Valley ([link removed]) , where new data and lived experiences come together to show how immigrant-owned businesses are shaping our region’s economy and communities. Register here! ([link removed])
** News on H-1B Visa
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The White House’s proclamation on H-1B went into effect on Sunday, September 21, 2025, which would require individuals who filed their initial H-1B application after the effect date to pay $100,000 before they are granted entry into the U.S. This news is still developing, including how the new fee will be imposed. To stay updated, bookmark the Path2Papers’ H-1B Q&A resource ([link removed]) .
** Upcoming Events in California
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* Entrepreneurship Workshops in California ([link removed]) (October 7 & 8, 2025)
Learn how you can use AI to set up your business. This is a beginner-friendly workshop with live demos, offered in Spanish ([link removed]) and English ([link removed]) !
* Laying the Foundation: Navigating Business Structures, Permits, and Compliance ([link removed]) (October 15, 2025)
Learn how to protect your assets as an entrepreneur! This workshop is open to immigrant entrepreneurs and organizations that work with small businesses.
* Promising Practices Roundtable for California Educators ([link removed]) (October 16, 2025)
Join us in this month’s Roundtable to learn practical tools to help undocumented students make decisions aligned with their goals and immigration journeys!
* Entrepreneurship Academy for College Students in the Central Valley & Central Coast ([link removed]) (ends October 20, 2025)
Ready to launch your business? Join our FREE, self-paced, online training program to get the support you need to grow a successful business.
** 2025 SUCCESS Convening Recap
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On September 10-12, 2025, we proudly cohosted the SUCCESS Convening for a third time! This year, we gathered at the University of Illinois Chicago with more than 450 individuals from over 135 institutions and 65 organizations across 30+ states. Read more from our event recap ([link removed]) !
** Resource Highlights
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* National:
+ Know Your Rights: Immigrants’ Rights ([link removed]) by ACLU
+ Preparedness Packet ([link removed]) by United We Dream
+ Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan ([link removed]) by ILRC
+ Travel Emergency Preparedness Plan for Individuals Traveling within the U.S. ([link removed]) by The Presidents' Alliance
* California:
+ California Rapid Response Networks ([link removed]) by CA Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC)
** Media Updates
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Immigrants Rising Denounces the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision To Allow Blanketed Discriminatory Immigration Detention Tactics ([link removed]) , by Immigrants Rising
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Recent DACA arrests raise alarm among legal advocates ([link removed]) , by ABC News
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