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IMPORTA Santa Barbara
129 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-604-5060
https://www.importasb.org/

Who: In 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice authorized IMPORTA to practice immigration law through "Accredited Representatives" trained in immigration law. Since then IMPORTA has grown to be the largest provider of immigration legal services in Santa Barbara County with a near 100% success rate.

Services they offer: 

• 649 DACA Renewals
  • The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has received additional funding to continue to support individuals with their DACA renewal fees. As a reminder, the funding covers the $495 DACA renewal application fee for income-eligible California residents.
• 194 Naturalization Cases
• 66 Complex Cases (U Visas, Acquistion and Derviation of Citizenship, VAWA, Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Adjustment of Status, Waivers, Family Petitions, Appeals)
• 8 Cases Working with Pro-Bono Immigration Attorneys for Clients in Immigration Court 

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Immigrants Hope 

935 San Andres St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-0166
https://www.immigranthopesb.org

Mission Statement: "Empower our community by edcauting adults, providing support in finding a possible pathway to legal residency, and sharing the hope of the gospel" .

Services they offer: 

• Naturalization,
• Green Cards Eligibility
• Green Cards Renewals
• DACA Renewals & Initials
• Adjustment of Status
• Removal of Conditions
• Asylum Eligibility
• Temporary Protective Status
• Family Visas, Student, Tourist, Fiancé Visas
• Religious Worker Visas
• VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
• U-Visa (Victims of Crimes)
• 601A Unlawful Presence Waivers

 

DACA Recipient’s Guide to Buying a Home

What: The guide includes helpful information on how to find a home loan and how the home-buying process works.

https://www.mymove.com/moving/buying-selling/daca-home-buying/

For more info email: info@e.mymove.com

 

Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center

Mission: "We provide equal access to justice and due process to indigent immigrant so that no one should face immigration court alone."

Who: They are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit agency promoting equal access to justice and due process by providing pro bono legal services to indigent immigrants in deportation proceedings and eductaing immigrants on their basic civil rights

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Source

• More than 427,000 (approximately 2% of all students) undocumented students are enrolled in higher education;
• 181,000 of these individuals hold or are eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA);
• The top five states with undocumented students in higher education are California (94,000), Texas (58,000), Florida (40,000), New York (25,000), and Illinois (18,000);
• 81% of undocumented students are enrolled in public institutions while 19% attend private postsecondary institutions;
• 90% of undocumented students are enrolled in undergraduate programs, and 10% percent of students are enrolled in graduate-level programs; and,
• Undocumented students are a diverse population in higher education, with Hispanic students accounting for 48.5% of undocumented students, compared to 24.2% for Asian students, and 12.5% for Black students.
  
  

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1. English as a Second Langauge (ESL): The ESL program welcomes all English langauge laerners. They offer credit classes in the day, evening, and online. Students in the program study grammar, speaking, listening, reading, vocabulary and writing. SBCC ESL teachers, office staff, peer advisors and tutors are all here to help you!
   • The ESL Office helps all ESL students apply to the college and enroll in classes. Call Raquel Hernandez-Alvarado at 805-699-6618 or 805-730-4120 and email: alvarado@sbcc.edu
   • Hablan español!
2. Extented Opportunities Programs & Services (EOPS): The EOPS program is a program that provides academic and personal support, guidance, and financial resources to enhance the experience of low-income and underserved students at SBCC.
   • Program Eligibility Requirements
   • Services include (but not limited to): Book grants, meal vouchers, ersonalized academic counseling, free tutoring/printing, priority registration, educational workshops, school supplies, childcare subsidies, and much more!
   • If you have questions please call the EOPS office (805)730-4079. or email: eops@sbcc.edu
   • Location: Student Services Building 2nd floor- Room 240
3. Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS): The DSPS program is a program committed to creating an accessible learning community where individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to pursue their educational goals. DSPS is responsible for arranging reasonable accommodations for all qualified students with a documented disability.
   • Educational accommodations and services(but not limited to): Related counseling, extended time on tests, priority registration, alternate media, assistive technology, specialized furniture, and auxiliary aides.
   • If you have questions please call the DSPS office (805) 730-4164 or dspshelp@sbcc.edu.
   • Location: Student Services Building Room-160
4. Basic Needs Center (BNC): Provides students and community members with access to FREE quality food, clothing, toiletries, and other supplies. The Basic Needs Center is Located in ECC-14 (across from The Well) and houses the Food Pantry, Love's Clothing Closet, and the CalFresh Assistance Program.
   • If you have questions please call: Alondra Lazaro Gonzalez, BNC Student Program Advisor alazarogonzalez@pipeline.sbcc.edu
   • Location: CC-14 (across from The Well)
   • Hablan español!
5. Center for Equity and Social Justice (CESJ): The Center for Equity & Social Justice strives to provide a safe and brave space for students of color, women, LGBT+, undocumented, and other marginalized students at SBCC.
   
   • Some services inculde (but not limited to): Lectures, workshops, discussions, film screenings, spoken word, and art exhibits that explore issues of culture, belonging, power, oppression, and injustice in our community.  
   • If you have questions please call (805) 730-4199 or email: Roxane M. Byrne: rmbryrne@sbcc.edu
   • Location: Campus Center Room 228
6. Career Center: The SBCC's Career Center offers a variety of workshops, events and job fairs to help you discover and accomplish your short- and long-term goals. 
   • They provide help with resumes, cover letter, mock interviews, job and internship opportunities, and so much more!
   • If you have any questions please call (805) 965-0581 x2331 or email: Chris Phillips, Director, phillipsc@sbcc.edu
   • Location: Student Services Building 2nd floor- Room 282.
7. The Transfer Achievement Program (TAP): The Transfer Achievement Program is a comprehensive support program designed to assist under-represented students who are planning to transfer to a college or university. Their goal is to facilitate a smooth transition from SBCC to a four-year institution.
   • They provide help with book grants, informational workshops, campus trips, academic counseling, T.A.P. Ceremony, and so much more!
   • Location: Student Services Building 1st floor
8. The Luria Library: The Luria Library is a great resource for students that provides resources like computers, hotspots, textbooks, articles, tutorials, and assistance writing research papers + so much more!
   • Fun Fact: In the library you can also book study rooms (for groups of up to 6 people or a single person).
   • Location: West Campus