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The Undocumented Resource Center at MPC provides a direct connection to local advocacy groups and immigration legal services to students, their families, and the community.
If you are interested in obtaining immigration legal services, we may be able to connect you directly with local providers. Please contact us at undocu@mpc.edu for more details.
Additional Immigration Resources
Looking for legal support requires research, but it’s important to stay informed and know your rights. Everyone in the U.S. has certain rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of their immigration status. Please refer to the information and agencies provided here to help you get started:
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Resource for locating immigration attorneys. AILA is the only legal association in the United States for immigration attorneys.
The first Pan-Asian undocumented immigrant led group in the country housed under Asian Law Caucus based in San Francisco Bay Area. The mission of ASPIRE is to empower undocumented Asian Pacific Islander youth and young adults to educate, advocate, organize, and mobilize for the rights of immigrant families.
A resource that shows services that help California immigrants thrive and succeed in their paths towards integration such as help with English language learning, workforce skill development, naturalization preparation or legal assistance.
Department of Homeland Security
Official Website of the Department of Homeland Security with information about DACA.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
A resource center dedicated to educating immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.
An organization dedicated to empower undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal, institutional and policy transformation. Immigrants Rising has a confidential free legal intake service to see if you may be eligible for any immigration benefits.
Search for local low-cost immigration clinics and lawyers by zip code. Click here for a list of local organizations.
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
A Latino legal civil rights organization that promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access.
United Farm Workers Foundation
A nonprofit organization that provides resources and services—such as credible immigration legal advice—and acts as hubs for educational outreach and organizing. Their core purpose is to empower communities to ensure human dignity.
The largest immigrant youth-led community in the country focusing on creating welcoming spaces for young people regardless of immigration status.
Immigration Policy Updates
6/07/2021 - Supreme Court Rules Unanimously Against Immigrants with TPS
5/03/2021 - California Supreme Court Directs Lower Court to Vacate Old Conviction for Deported Activist
12/04/20 - Judge rules DACA Program to be Restored in Full
Disclaimer
The information on this site is general and serves as a guide. Information is subject to change without notice - please consult the resources provided on this website for more information.
If you have any questions about immigration or legal status, it’s best to connect with a reputable attorney. Immigration laws are complex and subject to change.
Contact Info
undocu@mpc.edu
Undocumented Resource Center
GC-106B
Monterey Peninsula College
980 Fremont St.
Monterey, CA 93940