Associate clinical professor of law and the director of the Immigration Law Clinic, Lauren R. Aronson, recently spoke with the University of Illinois News Bureau about the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, a long-promised immigration reform bill sent to Congress by the Biden administration. She reflects on the significance of the bill, the next steps […]
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DACA Fully Restored to Its Original Terms by Federal Judge
In his decision on December 4, 2020, US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis concluded that the Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was not lawfully appointed, and thus, the most recent DHS memorandum that had limited DACA was not lawful. Due to this decision, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must restore […]
ISSS Follow-Up on July 6 DHS/SEVP Broadcast
ISSS has provided a update to international students with F-1 status regarding the July “Broadcast Message” from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Guidance provided by DHS varies by the model that institutions have selected for fall instruction. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will offer a blend […]
Prof Lauren Aronson on where the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program stands
Following the recent United States Supreme Court decision about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, director of the Immigration Law Clinic at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Lauren R. Aronson, recently spoke with the News Bureau about what’s next for DACA participants and immigration reform. News Bureau: Where does the Deferred Action for […]
COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Students
To ensure that our immigrant community is aware of resources available to support you during this time, La Casa Cultural Latina has created a resource flyer listing both internal resources available on campus and external resources in the community. Download a printable COVID-19 resources flyer or download an accessible flyer as a Word file.
Submit an Application for the 2020-21 HOPE Scholarship
The Helping Other’s Personal Excellence (HOPE) Scholarship application form is now available for admitted incoming and continuing University of Illinois undergraduate students who are ineligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA). Some circumstances that may disqualify students from receiving federal financial aid include legal status, gender-non-conforming identities, and previous misdemeanors. This scholarship fund—a commitment by students, […]
The Alternative Application for MAP Grant Funding Now Available
The Office of Student Financial Aid has now posted information for students interested in being considered for state aid as part of the RISE Act. Signed into law by Governor Pritzker in June 2019, the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity (RISE) Act, provides a pathway for qualifying undocumented students and for transgender students who […]
The U of I System Joins Amicus Brief Urging the Supreme Court to Protect DACA
On October 4, 2019, the University of Illinois System joined over 160 universities and colleges in filing an amicus curiae or friend of the court brief with the Supreme Court underscoring the importance of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Arguing for the continued existence of DACA, the brief contends that the recession […]
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Signs the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity Bill Into Law
During a ceremony at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity Bill (HB 2691) into law on June 21, 2019. Previously known as the “RISE bill,” the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity Act makes undocumented students who are Illinois residents and not otherwise […]