Now Open: Winter 2020 California-Mexico Dreamers Study Abroad Program
The CMSC is pleased to announce our new Winter 2020 California-Mexico Dreamers Study Abroad Program for DACA recipients, which may enable Dreamers to return to their birthplace for the first time since they migrated to the U.S. as minors.
This opportunity is made possible by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on June 8, 2020, which ordered the federal government to restore the DACA program as originally established in 2012.
While there’s no guarantee that the Trump administration will honor the court’s decision and instead attempt again to eliminate the DACA program, we have decided to re-launch our study abroad program because USCIS refused to process over 75 Advance Parole applications 3 years ago for our Winter 2017 California-Mexico Dreamers Study Abroad Program. Many of those Dreamers whose hopes were dashed by USCIS’ capricious and discriminatory decision will apply again, but now with the blessing of the Supreme Court’s ruling.
As per the Center for American Progress’ article published on July 13, 2020:
“Today, 25 days after the decision, the Supreme Court will certify its judgement in the case, and—under the law—the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will have an unambiguous obligation to fully reinstate DACA. As a result, not only must the agency continue processing renewal applications by those who currently hold DACA, but it must also reopen the application process to more than 300,000 new applicants who are eligible under the terms of the program, including 55,500 of the youngest DACA-eligible individuals who have aged into eligibility over the past three years and will now be able to apply for the first time.
Notwithstanding the Supreme Court’s decision to vacate the administration’s 2017 DACA rescission memorandum, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has taken no public steps to restore DACA to the way it operated pre-rescission. Rather, the agency has been silent—with exception of a post-decision statement that opened by questioning the legitimacy of the Supreme Court itself. As of the date of publication, the Trump administration is in open defiance of the law.”
The CMSC will welcome applications from Dreamers interested in this opportunity from anywhere in the U.S., for only 2 weeks until July 31, 2020 in order to file applications for Educational Advance Parole as soon as possible, and to allow USCIS up to 5 months for processing.
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HOW TO APPLY?
APPLY BY COMPLETING THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
Visit our Application Page to learn about our program's objectives, requirements, selection process, important dates, deadlines, and fees.
Review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page to answer any questions you may have.
Fill out and submit this Application Form by July 31, 2020 11:59pm PST.
Email us the required letter of recommendation to info@calmexcenter.org by July 31, 2020 11:59 pm PST.
If you have additional questions or comments, contact us to our email info@calmexcenter.org and/or call our office: (562) 430-5541
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SAVE THE DATE
The CMSC Staff will host a Facebook Live information session on July 22, 2020 to answer any questions, comments, and concerns. Join us on our Facebook Page at 6pm PST / 9 pm EST.
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A Dream Come True / Un Sueño Hecho Realidad
Please watch the following documentary based on our Winter 2015 California - Mexico Dreamer Study Abroad Program
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A HUGE THANK YOU !!!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank NextGen America for their cornerstone donation in helping us bring about the Winter 2020 California-Mexico Dreamers Study Abroad Program.
And we want to thank past sponsors and supporters.
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The CMSC is in dire need of funding support !!!
Please support the CMSC's 2020 projects, initiatives, and campaigns, including our advocacy to provide and facilitate our Winter 2020 Dreamers Study Abroad Program, immigrants' mental health services, our National Campaign to Restore DACA's Advance Parole, to Help Mexico Abate COVID-19, the Ethnic Studies for All and the Chicano Studies in Mexico initiatives.
