Welcome to the Las Positas College Undocumented, DACA and AB 540 Students’ Resources site.

We developed this site to provide resources and support for Dreamers @ LPC. On December 5, 2017 the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Board of Trustees approved the Las Positas College Joint Resolution that designated LPC a “sanctuary campus.” The administrators, faculty, and staff firmly believe that all students belong at LPC and should be supported in their educational pursuits.

California Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)

El Proyecto de Asistencia para Inmigrantes Afectados por la Pandemia de la COVID-19 (DRAI)

Fall 2020 Information Sessions:

Flyer for Info. Sessions

In-state Tuition & the California Dream Act October 23rd 3p.m. - 4p.m. Passcode: 8986 Enter Session Here   The Las Positas College Financial Aid Process September 28th  October 19th  3p.m. - 4p.m. Passcode: 8986  Enter Session Here Dreamers' Resources October 2nd November 13th 3p.m. - 4p.m. Passcode: 8986  Enter Session Here

DACA Updates 

JULY 29, 2020

Despite the Supreme Court decision to reinstate the DACA program, the Trump administration released a memo yesterday that continues to restrict the DACA program.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Current DACA Recipients

• Can continue to apply to renew their DACA
• DACA protections and benefits continue (e.g. deportation protection and work permits)
• Renewal period has been shortened from 2 years to 1 year
• Renewal fee remains $495, but may rise in coming months

New DACA Applicants

• USCIS will not accept any initial DACA applications
• Any initial DACA applications and fees that have been submitted will be rejected and returned

Advance Parole

• Advance Parole applications will be rejected unless there are “exceptional circumstances”
• Any pending Advance Parole applications and fees that have been submitted will be rejected and returned

Please reach out to a trusted legal service provider if you have questions about your specific circumstances. You can find a legal service provider at Immigrationlawhelp.org or ailalawyer.com.

WHAT NOW?

The Trump Administration will likely be sued for this brazen move by the government to subvert the Supreme Court’s decision on the DACA program. More updates will be provided as we learn more.

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?

Get an immigration screening. 1 in 4 DACA recipients we’ve screened were eligible for a permanent immigration option. Use our Immigration Legal Intake Service to learn about your immigration options.

Take Action. DACA was never intended to be a long-term solution and the majority of undocumented people are not eligible for the protections and opportunities afforded by the DACA program. Reach out to your members of Congress to urge them to pass immigration reform that will enable undocumented youth and their families to thrive in the United States. For more ways to take action, check out HomeisHere.US.

WHAT CAN ALLIES DO?

Donate to a DACA renewal fund. The cost to renew DACA is $495. Donate to help ensure people don’t miss out on the opportunity to renew. You can donate at www.DACARenewalFund.com or FWD’s GoFundMe Hub.

Check-in on DACA recipients and other immigrants.These communities need to know we have their backs.

Take care of yourself and reach out for support. Take a break from social media and reach out to those in your support system to share how you’re feeling. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, text HOME to 741741 or call 1-800-273-8255. Both services are free and available 24/7

We know this is a lot to take in. We want you to know that Immigrants Rising is committed to fighting alongside you and other undocumented young people.

Please visit  https://immigrantsrising.org/daca-updates/ for more information!

Official Statements of Support

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District

• Letter from Interim President (pdf)
• CLPCCD Chancellor’s statement (pdf)
• Joint Resolution on Las Positas College as a Sanctuary Campus (pdf)
• Chabot-Las Positas Community College - Commitment to Undocumented Students

California Community College Chancellor’s Office

• Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley’s Statement about Action to End DACA (pdf)
• Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley’s Letter to the Field about CCC Response to End of DACA (pdf)
• Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley Announces DACA Advocacy Week, October 16 - 18 (pdf)
• California Community Colleges Board of Governors Calls on Congress to Preserve DACA (pdf)
• CCC/UC/CSU Statement on Preserving DACA (pdf)