Undocumented Students

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Explore this page to find job boards, identity-related career advice and resources to help you navigate the world of work. Use these tools to support your career goals, find jobs and internshipsÌýand establish a strong network both on and off campus.

Schedule an appointment with a career advisor for a tailored session to address your specific needs and goals.

Resources for the Job Search

This guide is intended to help undocumented students navigate available avenues to legally earn an income with or without DACA.

All immigrants, regardless of legal status, are able to earn a living as independent contractors or start a business using a Social Security Number (SSN), Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)Ìýor Employer Identification Number (EIN).

This guide outlines some legal ways to earn money in the United States.

The following are employersÌýthatÌýindicated as part of a recruitment survey conducted in 2015 by Penn and UCLAÌýthat they would like to be included on a list of those specifically interested in hiring DACA students. The list is broken down by industry.

The following are employers thatÌýindicated that they would like to be included on a list of those specifically interested in hiring DACA students.

Additional Career-Related Resources

We strive to work with schools, businesses, organizationsÌýand individuals to adopt career pathways and nondiscriminatory policies towards professionals based on their immigration status.

Immigrants Rising helps immigrant entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses through information sharing, technical assistance and financial support catered to their needs.

This page summarizes and tracks key federal policies, proposed legislationÌýand administrative actions impacting the immigrant community.

Provides information and resources to help undocumented immigrants understand and navigate their legal rights within the United States.

Freelancers Union is a nonprofit organization that serves freelancers across the U.S.

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Places to Build Connections

As a student, actively building your network is key to shaping your future career. Networking with peers, professors and industry professionals can open up opportunities that might not be readily accessible otherwise. This effort acts as a powerful equalizer, providing you with access to mentorship, hidden job markets and a supportive community that can advocate for inclusivity in your chosen field. Starting this journey now, during your academic career, sets a solid foundation for professional growth and helps create a more equitable landscape in any industry you choose to enter.

If you’re looking for more support, reach out to Guillermo Ramirez and Stephanie Lee,Ìýprogram managers for Undocumented Students, in the Center for Inclusion &ÌýSocial Change.Ìý