Undocumented Student Resources

How to Apply as an Undocumented Student

Mission College is committed to empowering students by providing a wide range of resources designed to support their academic success and overall well-being. We strive to ensure that every student has access to the tools, guidance, and information they need to thrive.

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Stay Informed with Important Updates and Resources

Stay current on Know Your Rights information, DACA, Parole in Place, support for mixed-status families, and free legal consultations. Also, don't miss our partners' upcoming webinars to support you. Events are listed below.

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President Awan Reaffirms Support for Undocumented Students Amid Policy Changes

Mission College President Dr. Seher Awan shared the following message with the campus community regarding recent immigration policy changes in the United States.

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Our campus has an assigned legal provider that will offer free legal immigration services to all students, faculty, and staff.

Basic immigration legal assistance includes:

  • Legal Consultations to Screen for Immigration Relief
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewals
  • Family-based petitions
  • Naturalization/Citizenship applications
  • Appointments are available virtually and by phone on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • All students need to do is go to: Find Your Ally.

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Mission College is a Sanctuary Campus and
DOES NOT comply with ICE for immigration enforcement.

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1. NOTIFY District Police

NOTIFY District Police at (408) 299-3233

No employee under any circumstances should share information about a student with anyone. All requests must go through the Office of the West Valley-Mission Community College District Chancellor.

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2. DIRECT students away from agents to Undocu Allies in these offices

Business and Technology (BT) building, 225A
Campus Center (CC), Room 222 or 231

Gillmor Center (GC), Room 217
Student Engagement Center (SEC), Rooms 120B, 331, or 341

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3. REFER or escort agents to President’s Office (SEC building, Room 341)

DO NOT give consent for ICE agents to enter facilities - let the President decide. The President’s Office can be reached at (408) 855-5123 if you need immediate assistance.

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4. STANDBY as a witness, if you are comfortable doing so  
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5. FOLLOW UP and share resources with students and colleagues