Episode #2: Julissa Arce Shares Her Underground American Dream

For Episode #2 we were joined by our first guest: Julissa Arce. You can find show notes with links to resources
Find Julissa Arce:
Website: http://julissaarce.com/ 

Twitter: @julissaarce #MyUndergroundAmericanDream

Blog: https://medium.com/@natzely.arce 

Book: My (Underground) American Dream: A True Story of an Undocumented Immigrant Who Became a Wall Street Executive 

A few (of many) articles about Julissa’s story:

Elle: Breaking the Laws of the Country I Called Home 

NPR: A Standout Student, A Star At Goldman Sachs — And Undocumented

The Guardian: Julissa Arce: undocumented at Goldman Sachs and breaking a stereotype

Bloomberg: How an Undocumented Immigrant From Mexico Became a Star at Goldman Sachs

In recent events from President Trump’s executive order for an immigration ban, we had to talk about the impact it will have at a number of college and university campuses in the US. Here are a few things we talked about during this conversation, if you want to learn more: 

Development/history of Homeland Security post 9/11

National Immigration Law Center (NILC): https://www.nilc.org/ 

Permanent Residence (PR) Process: https://www.uscis.gov/greencard 

US Temporary Work Permits (not leading to PR):

NAFTA Visas 

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act - failed to pass

Portal https://dreamact.info/ 

The Facts on the DREAM Act 

Correcting DREAM Act Myths & Misconceptions

Are there DREAMers at your campus? http://www.dreamersroadmap.com/

Bar Removal of Individuals Who Dream of Growing Our Economy (BRIDGE) Act S.3542 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)

FAQ: The BRIDGE Act

TX House Bill 1403: Residency & In-State Tuition (via Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board)

    Keep HB 1403: http://keephb1403.com/ 

Julissa’s TX Women’s Scholarship from Rick Perry - we think she is one of the  “brightest rays of hope for the future,” 

Julissa Celebrating Spanish Heritage Month at the Whitehouse + Facebook Live video October 2016 -- dancing at the WhiteHouse & a thank you note from Obama for the book. #awesomesauce

Resources For Higher Ed Educator

Educators for Fair Consideration: http://www.e4fc.org/ [resources, scholarships, and more]

General suggestions for working with undocumented students:

Be kind Help/listen to your your students issues/challengesAsk further questions for understanding their needsEnsure your Career Center is giving out the correct employment informationIdentify where your students can ask questions and get further resources/help beyond you on and off campus

A few resources listed on Julissa’s website as well: http://julissaarce.com/resources

Check with your own institution for support around undocumented and DACA students -- NOW!

Maybe Julissa will be coming to a campus near you? http://julissaarce.com/events/

Thanks so much for chatting with us Julissa -- we learned so much from your story, and we hope others benefit from what you have shared in your book as well.

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