Going even further! Widening the door of opportunity for undocumented students, tips & resources for your next travel, holiday gift ideas...

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** MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 📰
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Hi John,

My name is Grace Yeo and I am a current staff member and former fellow at Immigrants Rising. For me, the holiday season is a time of reflection and gratitude. As I reflect on my personal journey, I’m reminded of the impact AB 540 has had on me and other undocumented students over the past 20 years. My pursuit of higher education started with the knowledge that I would be eligible for in-state tuition through AB 540, and it was this knowledge that gave me the confidence to apply for colleges, even ones that were hundreds of miles away from my home in Torrance. AB 540 made college seem affordable and within my reach.
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On this 20th anniversary of AB 540, we’re gathering 20,540 pledges to ensure equitable implementation of AB 540/SB 68 and to increase access to higher education for more undocumented students.
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Thousands of undocumented students have attained their educational goals through AB 540. However, educators and students from across the state continue to see challenges in accessing the available funding and navigating the complicated eligibility requirements for AB 540/SB 68. Together we must go further and widen the door of opportunity for undocumented students in California who dream of reaching their educational goals.
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“I want to celebrate AB 540 and SB 68, but frankly, the fact that there are so many more eligible that are not getting the aid means that there’s a systems problem.” — Tammeil Gilkerson, president of Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, shares with EdSource ([link removed]) .
See this article by EdSource to learn more about challenges that remain for undocumented students in accessing financial aid and what Immigrants Rising is doing to address these challenges. ([link removed])


** ✈️ TRAVEL RESOURCES
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** Traveling While Undocumented Resources ([link removed])
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Planning to travel this holiday season? Before your next air or ground travel, review these recommendations available to the public regarding safe travel protocols.

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** Quick Tips on Preparing Going Through TSA ([link removed])
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Feeling overwhelmed about flying on a domestic flight while undocumented? Check out these tips to prepare — mentally and physically — before you go through TSA!


** ❄️ HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM IMMIGRANT-OWNED BUSINESSES
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Need help with your holiday shopping? Consider shopping from these immigrant-owned businesses!


** 👕 Apparel & Accessories
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* Abena Waist Beads ([link removed])
* Alma De Oro ([link removed])
* Fernanda Artesanias Boutique ([link removed])
* Latinxs Cultura Viva ([link removed])
* LOBA ([link removed])
* Matiz Clay ([link removed])
* Nails By Mari ([link removed])
* Pink Cove Treasures ([link removed])
* Vibes Boutique ([link removed])


** 💐 Flowers
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* Petal Effect ([link removed])
* Petals Florist Shop ([link removed])


** 🎨 Home, Arts & Crafts
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* Darwin Erazo Art ([link removed])
* Moonset Nights, Photography ([link removed])
* Muxeres Xingonas ([link removed])
* Savvy Bee Planner ([link removed])
* Skin by Nehyanda ([link removed])
* Tashi Ann-Marie Designs ([link removed])
* Tee Koffee ([link removed])

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2021 has been a watershed year for Immigrants Rising. Between supporting undocumented entrepreneurs through the SEED Fund, marking the 20th anniversary of the passage of AB 540 with a call to action, and holding wellness support groups, Immigrants Rising continues our 15 years of transforming the lives of undocumented young people.
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