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Last Immigration Q&A Next Week: USCIS Application Fee Loans

Our last Immigration Q&A session of the Spring semester is next week!

Our partner, Mission Asset Fund (MAF) is reopening zero interest, zero fee loans to upfront the cost of a range of USCIS Application Fees. Attend this session to get a full overview of how the loans work and can help you build your credit.

Then, Attorney Dan Berger from Cornell Law School, Path2Papers, will answer your immigration questions live and Dr. Cheryl Aguilar from Hope Center for Wellness will lead a conversation on mental health care within our communities.

Questions: [email protected]

Thursday, April 30, 2026
2 pm PT, 4 pm CT, 5 pm ET

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RECAP: The Dream Act Pt. 2: How to Tell Your Story

Last week in our second advocacy session, we walked through a simple five‑step framework to help you shape your personal story for advocacy in a way that feels authentic and intentional. Whether you were able to join us or not, please craft, share, and submit your story.

✅ NEXT STEPSFollow these five steps to craft your story—explained in the slides, the recording of our session, or in this 1-pager.Share your story with a person you trust (friend, professor, neighbor, etc.). Submit your story to us through this simple form here. (You will need to include your App ID, which can be found in your ISTS Scholar Portal.)
🤝 Reminder: Join our Dream Act advocacy team—sign up here.
💡 Last call! Help us name the advocacy team! Make suggestions and vote here.
📅 Save the date: Next session—Legislative Advocacy—Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6 pm ET.

Reminder: Submit your DACA Renewal 150 days before expiration

DACA Renewals are taking longer than usual. Our #1 advice: Submit your DACA renewal 150 days before your current status expires. USCIS currently estimates processing times at about 3.5 months. If you apply 120 days or less before expiration, you risk your ability to work and stay protected.