ALL California Community College Students, Faculty, and Staff are eligible for quality legal representation for DACA, TPS, Citizenship, Family Reunifications, Humanitarian Petitions, and other services at no cost.
Free Immigration Legal Consults
The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) is offering free immigration legal consultations and related services to ALL California Community College students, faculty, and staff.
Call (925) 237-8581 ext. 26
or book an appointment online at
IIBA is a local nonprofit with a 102-year-old history of providing high-quality immigration legal services to Bay Area immigrant communities.
IMPORTANT: IIBA staff are still available to conduct consultations and appointments through telecommunication, despite the fact that college campuses are closed due to public health guidelines regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Please call or click the link above to make an appointment.
Consultas Legales de Inmigración Gratis
El Instituto de Inmigración del Área de la Bahía (IIBA) está ofreciendo gratis consultas legales de inmigración y servicios relacionados para TODOS Estudiantes, profesores y personal de California Community College.
Llame al (925) 237-8581 ext. 20
o reserve una cita en línea en
IIBA es una organización sin fines de lucro local con una historia de 102 años de brindar servicios legales de inmigración de calidad para las comunidades de inmigrantes del Área de la Bahía.
IMPORTANTE: el personal de IIBA todavía está disponible para realizar consultas y citas a través de telecomunicaciones, a pesar de que los campus universitarios están cerrados debido a las pautas de salud pública con respecto al coronavirus (COVID-19).
Por favor llame o haga clic en el enlace de arriba para hacer.
Each month, an immigration attorney will provide updates and information on topics
that are top-of-mind for undocumented students, immigrant communities, and their allies. Please
bring your questions as there will be time at the end to answer them!
Events
DREAMers Alliance & DREAMers Ally Network
Los Medanos College (LMC) will be joining California Community Colleges and the Community College League of California in advocacy and activities to support and build awareness about undocumented students throughout the state.
Learn to be a DACA ally from the International Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA).
What you need to know about the repeal of DACA
In solidarity as a district, we will continue to offer CA Dreamers access to education and have put policies in place to keep both you and your personal information protected. District Resolution 1-S and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office continues to offer support to our CA Dreamer Act.
LMC is here for you! We are committed to providing information for you and your family.
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If you see a butterfly, you have found an ally. Download the DACA Poster! |
NEWS AND INFORMATION 32 Colleges Expand Opportunities for Undocumented Students and their Families Here Are 4 Options Congress Could Take On DACA - NPR The East Bay Times published an article on the resolution to make the district a sanctuary that began at the last December board meeting. In the District Becomes Sanctuary article, the LMC Experience newspaper covers the results of the January 11th meeting. |
Outside Organizations for Information and Legal Advice
- Immigration Service Contractors
- Contra Costa County Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
- Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County
PAST LMC DREAMERS EVENTS
- UnDOCU-Wisdom Series Spring 2021
DACA, TPS, & Immigration Policy
BriefingJoin us to hear about the recent DACA updates, Temporary Protective Status (TPS), President Joe Biden’s latest proposed legislations. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about recent immigration changes and the proposed legislations that could potentially benefit millions of undocumented immigrants!
Initial DACA Legal Screening Workshop
Wanna apply to DACA for the first time? Please join us to hear a short presentation explaining how you can apply to DACA for the first time. This presentation will be followed by a DACA legal screening for all interested attendees and the opportunity to ask your immigration questions to an immigration attorney.
Traveling with Advance Parole, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and Other Immigration Benefits
Are you interested in traveling as an undocumented student? Join us to hear about Advance Parole (permit to travel abroad), its requirements, its risks and benefits and traveling within or outside of the US as an undocumented student. Also, learn about SIJS (Special Immigration Juvenile Status) and the ways to obtain a green card or legal permanent residency in the US.
- 10th Annual Dreamers Conference: Sharing Our Stories to Inspire Action
The 10th Annual District-wide Dreamers Conference hosted by Diablo Valley College presented the theme “Sharing Our Stories to Inspire Action.”
When individuals speak up, share their perspectives, and express their ideas, people with power are forced to listen to the demands for change. The workshops offered during the 3-day conference included testimonials and personal stories from undocumented students.
- Undocumented Student Week of Action 2020
Undocumented Student Week of Action 2020
The Office of Equity & Inclusion is excited to announce that Undocumented Student Week of Action is October 19-23, 2020. Providing resources for Dreamers, Mixed Status, and Undocumented Students, Los Medanos College has planned an exciting week of events consisting of webinars, resources, and other activities, all which show solidarity with our undocumented community.
- Dreamers Conference 2020: Empowering the Dream
Dreamers Conference 2020: Empowering the Dream
Learn about opportunities and resources available for undocumented high school and college students, parents, educators and their allies through:
Workshops on immigration rules and policies, scholarships, financial aid, entrepreneurship, stress management, family preparedness and other subjects that impact undocumented students!
Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and Tony-nominated producer will be the keynote speaker. He is a leading voice for the human rights of immigrants, he founded the non-profit media and culture organization Define American, named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.
- Undocumented Student Week of Action 2019
Undocumented Student Week of Action 2019
The Office of Equity & Inclusion is excited to announce that Undocumented Student Week of Action is October 14-18, 2019. In partnership with the Community College League of California (CCLC), the California Community Colleges have planned activities and events to show support and solidarity with our undocumented community. Los Medanos College has planned a week of events consisting of workshops, a resource fair, expression events, and other activities, all which show solidarity with our undocumented community.
- Cash for College: Awakening the Dream
CASH FOR COLLEGE:
AWAKENING THE DREAM
Please join us for workshops to learn about financial aid, drop-in legal consultation, and resources for college. Bring your paperwork and fill out the CA Dream Act, FAFSA, and other financial aid forms at our drop in lab with campus financial aid administrators.Bring relevant documents and work directly with legal counsel in drop in, first come first serve appointments. This conference welcomes Dreamers, Mixed Status Students, Allies and Families.
