Immigration Resources
Terminology/Definitions
UNDOCUMENTED
This term can be applied to any person who lives or works in the United States without the legal protections of a citizen or permanent resident.
DACA-mented
This term refers to someone protected under the 2012 Obama administration executive order, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), people who were brought to the U.S. as children to legally live, go to school, drive, and work if certain criteria are met. DACA does NOT include a pathway to citizenship.
Mixed Status Family
Mixed Status family refers to students that either are, 1) undocumented, but have family members that are U.S. residents or U.S. citizens and/or 2) are U.S. residents or a U.S. citizen, but have family members that are undocumented.
Temporary Protected Status
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian program established by congress to provide temporary protection to foreign immigrants whose countries are ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary condition.
Residency Status
This term refers to in-state or out-of-state residency for purposes of college tuition assessment.
International Student
Any student who currently holds a visa of any type or is seeking a visa is considered to be an international student.
Student visa
This visa permits international students to study in the U.S. They must be a full-time student in a course of studies that culminates in a degree or certificate and may not work off campus their first year.
Overstayed Visa
This term refers to an individual who entered the United States with proper documentation but stayed in the country after their visa expired.
RESOURCES
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to providing accurate information and resources for current and prospective students.
Admissions - Admissions staff can help you through the application process and assist you with selecting an academic program that best fits your career goals.
Advising & Career Center - Academic and Career Advisors can assist you in developing your academic path, registering for classes, and preparing for your future.
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs - Is committed to holistically supporting students by fostering advocacy, belonging, development, and recognition.
Student Employment - With jobs and internships available in dozens of offices and departments across campus, student employment is a flexible and convenient way to gain hands-on, real-life experience.
Student Health and Counseling - Provides high quality care for the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of students.
Financial Resources
Please note that U.S. federal and/or state financial aid are limited to US citizens/permanent residents. However, there are a number of sources of aid available for non-US citizens/residents.
Emergency Assistance
If you are facing an unexpected financial need or concern, please contact the Dean of Students at DeanofStudents@uwp.edu or stop by the Financial Aid counter in the Commons (D1 level of Wyllie Hall).
Funding Search Engines
The following sites provide information on scholarships and loans. UW-Parkside does not endorse any of these programs, nor is additional information about them available on campus.
College Board - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
EduPass Financial Aid - https://iss.wisc.edu/funding-scholarships/
FastWeb - https://www.fastweb.com/
International Education Financial Aid - https://www.iefa.org/
International Scholarships - https://www.internationalscholarships.com/
Legal Resources
The list below is intended to provide options for getting answers related to immigration questions. This is not a complete list and UW-Parkside cannot recommend one resource over another.
DACA / Refugee / Immigrant Resources
Higher Ed Immigration Portal - Rights & Responsibilities Hub
Higher Ed Immigration Portal - Undocumented & DACA Students
Higher Ed Immigration Portal - Immigrant Students
Presidents' Alliance On Higher Education & Immigration - DACA Update
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services - I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Local/State
Law for Learners - Connects Universities of Wisconsin students with legal specialists who can help with a variety of legal matters. Contact UW-Parkside's Dean of Students for additional information.
Economic Justice Institute - Law clinics supported by the UW-Madison Law School serving select populations.
Community Immigration Law Center
Hispanic American Community Education Services
American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
National
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Resources for Finding a U.S. Immigration Lawyer
https://www.justice.gov/eoir/find-legal-representation
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory
Information Privacy
UW-Parkside does not provide information on the immigration status of its student, faculty, or staff unless required to do so by law. The University does not collect nor maintain any official records related to an individual's DACA status.
The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits, with limited exceptions, universities from sharing information contained in a student's education records without the student's written consent. The University would be required to share educational records in accordance with a lawful subpoena or court order.
Certain information, defined as directory information, can be released without the student's permission unless specifically requested to be withheld by the student. Directory information generally includes - student name, address, email, phone number, date of birth, enrollment status, date of initial registration, date of withdrawal, major, degrees awarded, participation in recognized university activities, height/weight of student athletes, and the most recent educational institution attended.
For additional information, contact the Registrar's Office.
Resources for Understanding Your Rights
Know Your Rights “Red Card” - available in multiple languages
Know Your Rights: If ICE Visits Your Home - available in multiple languages
Know Your Rights: What to Do if You or a Loved One is Detained