Immigrant Youth
If you are a child, teenager, or young adult who was born in another country, this section can help you understand your immigration status and your legal rights.
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a special program announced by President Obama on June 15, 2012. It allows for some undocumented individuals, between the ages of 15 and 31 to apply for protection against deportation, and to...
F1 and J1 student visas
If you are a non-citizen and came to the United States to study at a college or university, you most likely have either an F1 or J1 visa. Both of these visas allow you to attend school full-time and work at an on-campus job while you are...
Immigrant rights in college and higher education
There is no law that says you have to show proof of citizenship to go to college. But different schools often have different acceptance rules that may affect immigrants. You can research a school’s rules before applying to find out what...
Immigrant student rights in school
In Massachusetts, most young people age 21 and younger have the right to public elementary, middle and high school. More information coming soon - in the meantime, see: Education Rights in the United States (Massachusetts Advocates for...
Immigrant youth overview
If you are a child, teenager, or young adult who was born in another country, you probably have a lot of questions about the rules of immigration. Below are some frequently asked questions and answers.
Immigration status overview
There are many different types of permissions to live and work in the United States. Based on your situation, immigration officers give you a document showing the type of permission or immigration status you have. The document that the...
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) is a classification or protection that the United States government gives some immigrant youth under age 21 who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent. If you are classified as SIJ, you are...