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Presented by:UC DavisScholars Promoting Education Awareness and Knowledge (SPEAK)

andAlma Martinez Chicano Studies Department


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Law signed by Governor Gray Davis in October 12, 2001.


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A law in CA that allows eligible

students: U.S. Citizens,

Legal Permanent Residents andundocumented students qualify for in-state tuition.

AB 540 does not make you eligible for federal financial aid

AB 540 does not provide a path to fix your immigrationstatus


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1.) Have attended a California high school for 3 or moreyears (between grades 9 through 12).

2.) Have or will graduate from a California high school

or have attained a G.E.D.

3.) Register or be currently enrolled at an accreditedinstitution of public higher education in California

The student must: File or plan to file an affidavit as required by individual institutions, stating that

he/she will apply for legal residency as soon as possible

Not hold a valid non-immigrant visa (F, J, H, L, A, E, etc.)

*The information the student shares with colleges/universities is confidential and protected under federal

and state laws.


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Affidavit must be

filled and send to the

college or university

by their set deadlines.

You can find

document online via

Google or through the

colleges/universities


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Tuition Differences AB540 allows students to pay in-state tuition rate and the difference is

significant:

Costs are effective for 2011-2012 and do not reflect any changes that may be made in the future or

any additional costs incurred to attend college. Contact financial aid office for more information.

Higher EducationSystem

In-StateTuition

Out-of-StateTuition

Community Colleges $46/unit about $200/unit

California StateUniversities (CSU)

about $6,489 per year about $15,500 per year

Universities ofCalifornia (UC)

about $13,200 per year about $38,000 per year


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Students were brought tothe U.S. at a very young age.

Have been raised just like

their U.S. citizen classmates.

May reside with a relative because their parents aredeceased or have stayed back home.

They are NOT all Latinosthey come from manycountries.


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Personal challenges for students

include:

Limited financial support from family

Transportation Excessive Work

(no work = no education)

Family obligations

Hopelessness and helplessness Fear of current immigration laws


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Federal DREAM Act

The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien

Minors Act (DREAM Act) is a proposed pathway for

legalization for students.


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The Dream Act requires that undocumented students

fulfill the AB 540requirements in addition to completing

two years in the military or two years in 4 year university,

and good moral conduct, in order to receive:

6 years of conditional permanent residency (green card)

Permanent residence at the end of the 6-year period

In-state tuition all throughout the U.S.


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AB130: Signed into law July 25, 2011, authorizes AB540 studentsto apply to for privately funded scholarships given out by a

California public college/university.

Effective January 1, 2012

Requirements: Be classified as AB540

Scholarships' requirements

will be implemented by each

campus.

Procedures of how to apply for each scholarship will be released by each school.

CA Dream Network students at CA Dream Act press

conference in Sacramento.


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AB131: Signed into law October 8, 2011, authorizes AB540

students to apply for state aid:

Board of Governor's Fee Waiver

Cal Grants

Effective January 1, 2013

Requirements:

Be classified as AB540

GPA and Income requirements

as decided by the California Student Aid Commission

Application available at: dream.csac.ca.gov

Educators join CA Dream Network & Wise Up

students in support of CA Dream Act


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CHIRLA @ State Capitol meeting with Gov. Browns office for AB 131.

October 5, 2011


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What is Deferred Action for

Childhood Arrivals? Administrative Relief signed by President Barack Obama

on June 15, 2012.

A formal way for the government to stop the deportationof a qualified individual for a period of two years.

It does not grant a pathway to permanent residency or

citizenship.

Once granted deferred action, the individual will be ableto apply for a social security number, work permit, and in

some states a drivers license.


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The Deferred Action Process In order to apply for deferred action, you must be

undocumented or in the process of being deported.

If you are in deportation proceedings, ICE will create aseparate process to apply for deferred action.

DISCRETION: CASE BY CASE BASIS

Its an approval process. If you dont meet the

requirements, you should not apply.


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Eligibility RequirementsApplicants must:1. Be at least15 years old when they apply;

2. Have been under 31 years old on June 15, 2012;

3. Have first arrived in the US before 16 years old;4. Have continuous residence in the US since

June 15, 2007;

5. Have been physically present in the US on

June 15, 2012; and

6. Be in high school, have a high school diploma, be enrolled in GED

classes, have a GED, OR have been in the military.

7. Have committed no felonies and no significant misdemeanors.


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Criminal Offenses Automatic Disqualification- Felonies

- Serious Misdemeanor

- 90 days or more in jail

- Domestic violence (physicalviolence)

- Drug possession with intent todistribute/ traffic

- Gun possession

- DUI

- Burglary

- More than 2 minormisdemeanors

OK!

- Traffic Violations (not DUI)

- Infractions (e.g. jay walking)

- Parking Tickets


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Documents & Evidence(1) IDENTITY & AGE:Must be 15 years old or older when applying;

Must have been UNDER 31 years old on June 15, 2012.

- Birth Certificate

- Passport

- Consular ID Card

- Visa with Photo- Border Crossing Card

- Drivers License

- School ID Card


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Documents & Evidence

(2) ENTRY:

Must have first arrived in the US before 16 years old;

- NOT ENOUGH to just have affidavits or letters!

- Passport with Admission Stamp- Immunization Card (listing immunizations in a US hospital

before 16 years old)

- School Records (e.g. transcript)

- Hospital or Medical Records

- Official Religious Records (e.g. Baptism Certificate)in the US- Travel Records

- Any other relevant document


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(3) RESIDENCE:

Must have continuous residence in the US since June 15,2007

- Recommended: two or three documents per year- School Records

- Hospital / Medical Records

- Birth Certificate of US Citizen Children

- Rent Receipts or Utility Bills

- Bank Statements- Employment Records or Pay Stubs

- Any other relevant document.


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(4) PHYSICAL PRESENCE:

Must have physical presence in the US on June 15, 2012

- Best Evidence: Shows actual presence in the US on June 15, 2012

- Circumstantial Evidence: Shows presence in the US near June 15,2012 (before and after!)

- School Records (showing attendance)

- Hospital Records

- Official Religious Records

- Birth Certificate of US Citizen Children

- Detailed Cellphone Bill

- Bank Statements

- Gym Attendance- Online Orders & Emails

- Employment Records orPay Stubs


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(5) EDUCATION OR MILITARY:

Must be in high school, have a high school diploma, beenrolled in GED classes, have a GED, OR

Must have been in the military (veteran)

- Education- High School Diploma

- High School Transcripts

- GED Certificate of Completion

- Enrollment in a GED program PLUS Evidence of continued attendance (e.g.

assignments, books, attendance record, etc)

- Military- Form DD-214


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Fees for DACA

Application Fees

- $465- Application

- Work Authorization

- Biometrics (fingerprinting)


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Key Things to Remember

This is not a law, it is an administrative relieforder.

This can be changed or altered at any time.

It is not a pathway to citizenship or permanentresidency.

This is temporary immigration relief.


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Process the information

Ask questions

Educate the campus and community


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Scholars Promoting Education Awareness andKnowledge

Our mission is to provide psychological, emotional andfinancial support to our members so that they can

finish their studies at UC Davis

SPEAK is dedicatedto undocumentedstudentsrights.


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Advocate, support and bring awareness to

the community

Informational workshops, events, and

Fundraisers

Member of California Dream Network

Form alliances


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Meetings: Tuesdays in Olson 125 at 7pm

Website: speakucdavis.org
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