Welcome to the DACA Affinity Community Page!

This web page is meant to provide information and resources to help you navigate your career development as a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) student. We are here to support you and answer your questions throughout your job or internship search.  Feel free to browse the Fleishman Center resources to educate yourself about your rights.

This web page is designed to be open to all Binghamton University students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

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Disclosing Your Immigration Status as a DACA Recipient

When it comes to job applications and interviews with potential employers, it can be challenging for Dreamers to know when, how or if to disclose their immigration status. Ultimately, deciding whether to disclose your DACA status is up to you. …

By Symba
Symba is the leading program management platform powering thousands of workforce development programs, including internships, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more!
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Ask the Experts: How should Dreamers communicate their work eligibility to prospective employers?

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On President Biden’s first day in office he proposed an immigration bill that features a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and makes Dreamers — young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children — immediately eligible …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Supporting Undocumented Students

Supporting Undocumented Youth and Students in Secondary and Postsecondary Educational Settings is a guidance document from the U.S. Department of Education that outlines federal recommendations, considerations, and promising practices for supporting undocumented students in educational settings. The resource provides information …

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My Undocumented Life

My Documented Life is an online resource hub that curates scholarships, internships, fellowships, graduate school funding opportunities, career resources, and educational guidance for undocumented students. The site also provides information related to higher education access, professional development, financial support, and …

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