The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration commissioned a Migration Policy Institute-produced report, Immigrant-Origin Students in U.S. Higher Education, demonstrating that, in 2021, more than 5.6 million students, or 31% of all students enrolled in colleges and universities, were immigrants or the children of immigrants. The report’s findings reveal the growing proportion of first […]

How Many Undocumented Students are in U.S. Colleges and Universities, and Who Are They? (Updated August 2023) The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and American Immigration Council released an updated analysis of how many undocumented students are pursuing higher education in the United States: Undocumented Students in Higher Education: How Many Students are in U.S. […]

Undocumented Students in Higher Education How Many Students are in U.S. Colleges and Universities, and Who Are They? (Updated August 2023) The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and American Immigration Council released an updated analysis of how many undocumented students are pursuing higher education in the United States: Undocumented Students in Higher Education: How Many […]

The Post-DACA Generation is Here (Updated May 2023) Nearly All of This Year’s 120,000 Undocumented High School Graduates Are Currently Ineligible for DACA A new report finds that an estimated 120,000 undocumented students will graduate from high school in 2023, with most of them not eligible for DACA. The new FWD.us report, published in May […]

Report: Higher Education and Success for Undocumented Students Start with 9 Key Criteria A higher education is the key to social mobility and economic security in the U.S. However, many undocumented students and graduates face the dual barrier of ineligibility for college supports in addition to lack of employment opportunities due to their undocumented status. […]

Immigrants in New York State’s Workforce The American Immigration Council published a new report, Economic Benefits of the Empire State Licensing: Immigrants in New York State’s Workforce, in May 2022 highlighting the critical role that immigrants and refugees play in New York’s workforce and the need to reduce barriers to professional and occupational licenses. New […]

Dayann Pazmino State: New York TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU DO. “As an immigrant rights activist, I gather and share information with my community to help educate them about the current state of DACA, so they know what their options are. I am also studying herbalism and how plants can be used to […]

Marian Cifuentes State: New York TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU DO. “I am a bookkeeper at an auto mechanic shop in Scarsdale, NY where I am responsible for accounting for the expenses and revenue.” TELL US WHY YOUR WORK MATTERS… “My job allows me to help a local business succeed and helps our […]

Gaitree Boojraj State: New York TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU DO. “I worked In the OB-GYN department at a medical practice in New York City. As a medical practice associate, I facilitated patients’ appointments – preparing them for visits and checking them out after the appointment to ensure they are well – informed. […]

Francisco Barros Mesias State: New York TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU DO. “I am an Electrical Engineering graduate from CCNY and the first in my family to have received a bachelor’s degree. Previously, I was an Electrical Engineer Aide at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, where I worked on contract drawings, project […]