Hi John!
My name is Estefanía Hermosillo, and I am the Culture and Belonging Lead at Immigrants Rising. My journey with Immigrants Rising dates back to 2016 when I started as an outreach ambassador. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of presenting to over 10,000 students, parents, teachers, and community members on how to overcome systemic barriers. Being formerly undocumented myself, I am determined to empower undocumented people to have what they want in life.
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With summer in full swing, I know that we all have traveling and vacation on our minds. Last year, I participated in Immigrants Rising’s Advance Parole storytelling project where I shared the story of how my sister and I reunited with our father in Mexico for the first time in 16 years. That trip was also how I was able to secure a lawful entry into the U.S., which in turn allowed me to adjust my status. I hope that these kinds of resources and projects, coming from a place of authentic lived experiences, help to inspire and empower our communities to keep aspiring for more.
Thanks for all you do!
Estefanía
Estefanía Hermosillo
Culture and Belonging Lead
Immigrants Rising
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Are you attending a college in California this fall? Use this interactive map to find undocumented student resources on your campus and near you! All CSU / UC campuses and most community college campuses have designated support for undocumented students.
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While traveling can be exciting and rewarding, it can also be a complicated and stressful process especially for undocumented people. Here are some resources to help you prepare for your upcoming travels—whether it’s through plane, train, bus, car, etc.
English: guide on traveling in the U.S. | video on preparing mentally & physically
Spanish: video on air travels | video on ground transportations
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As an undocumented person with DACA, how can I travel outside of the U.S. with Advance Parole (AP)? Check out this guide to learn what Advance Parole is and how it works, benefits and risks of traveling abroad with AP, how to fund your trip, application requirements, tips on preparing to travel, and more.
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With the continuing uncertainties around the DACA program, we encourage you to explore this page for resources focusing beyond DACA.
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Hey, are you following us on the socials?
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We’re always looking for ways to connect with our community—whether you’re an undocumented millennial weighing whether entrepreneurship is the right path for you (more likely than not, yes) or one of our champion educators fighting tooth and nail for your students, we want to connect with you.
📘 fb.com/immigrantsrising
📸 instagr.am/immigrantsrising
🐥 twitter.com/immigrantsrise
🤝 linkedin.com/company/immigrants-rising
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Every week, over 10,000 people access information and resources through Immigrants Rising. Please consider MAKING A DONATION so we can continue supporting undocumented young people in achieving their educational and career goals and thriving in this country.
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