Dream Success Center Events

Direct immigration legal services are available free of charge to CSU students and employees. Attorneys and paralegals are available to assist students with general consultations, DACA renewals and general assistance in filling out forms such as family-based petitions. This project aims to serve undocumented students, students with immigration questions, staff, and faculty. The non-profit agency providing legal services to Fresno State is Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD). 

To schedule a consultation, please click on the link and schedule an appointment via calendly or email Diana Rea Flores at the Dream Success Center. 

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Legal Services Information Session

Join us for an informative webinar featuring attorneys from Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD), who will be sharing the latest updates on DACA, Advance Parole, and Biden’s Parole in Place Program. This session is essential for those navigating DACA renewals, considering travel with advance parole, or exploring the new options available under Biden’s policies.

Come prepared with your questions and learn how these updates may impact you, your family, and your community.

Register today to reserve your spot!

• Date: November 19th, 2024 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Topic: Updates on DACA, Advance Parole, and Biden's Parole in Place
• Link to Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Eo3nFQWERbiHOJAuSO7FYw 

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

In collaboration with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD), the California State University Chancellor's Office, Foundation for California Community Colleges, and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office will host an informational webinar on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.  

Immigration attorneys from the ILRC and ILD will present information regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS) is one of the most common immigration options for immigrant youth. SIJS is one pathway to a green card for young people under age 21 who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both of their parents. Many immigrant youths in the United States may be eligible to apply for lawful immigration status. This webinar will provide an overview of what special immigrant juvenile status is, who is eligible, the benefits it provides, how to apply, and where to go for help.

Financial Aid Options for Dreamers:

Renewing the CA Dream Act for the 2024-2025 Academic Year Workshops

The application this year has been delayed. Instead of the original application time being October 1st it had now been open since December 2023 and the deadline has been extended to May 2, 2024. Students can still turn in their application past the May 2 deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year. We encourage students to schedle an appointment with us to find out about renewing their application, options for funding (especially if a student is running out of Cal Grants), understanding why all need to renew regardless of the year they are enrolled, opportunities for Grants, Scholarships, Dream Loan, and opportunities for Credential and Graduate Students. 

Monthly Workshops 

The Dream Success Center will be hosting monthly workshops for students. These workshops will be facilitated by DSC staff but led by students. This is a safe space for students to share their experiences and relate to one another. Students who attend the workshops will be eligible for a $500 scholarship! Webinars with Immigration Legal Defense Attourneys will also count toward scholarship eligibility. Those events will be via zoom. Please be on the lookout for workshop dates for this upcoming semester. 

For new First Time Freshmen and Transfer students.  Come and learn about the services in the Dream Success Center, financial aid for Dreamers, and Q&A session.

Dates will be posted soon for our new Transfer and Returning students for Fall 2024.

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Details: Join us for our Monthly Legal Updates Webinar, where we recap the latest developments in immigration law, policy changes, and important news. This session will keep you informed and empowered with accurate, up-to-date information to navigate the evolving immigration landscape. 

Register Here

Presented by ILD

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Details: Seminario Web (en colaboración con CSU East Bay) Únase a nuestro seminario web Conozca Sus Derechos, presentado en colaboración con CSU East Bay, donde nuestro equipo legal compartirá información importante sobre sus derechos, las actualizaciones más recientes de inmigración y los recursos disponibles. Esta sesión está diseñada para ayudarle a sentirse informado y con más confianza al enfrentar diferentes situaciones. Al final del seminario web, le invitaremos a quedarse unos minutos más para completar una breve encuesta. Sus comentarios son muy importantes para nosotros y nos ayudan a mejorar las futuras sesiones. Le agradecemos mucho su tiempo y apoyo.

Know Your Rights Webinar (in collaboration with CSU East Bay) Join us for our Know Your Rights Webinar, presented in collaboration with CSU East Bay, where our legal team will share important information about your rights, current immigration updates, and available resources. This session is designed to help you feel informed and confident when navigating different situations. At the end of the webinar, we’ll invite you to stay a few extra minutes to complete a short survey. Your feedback is very important to us and helps us make future sessions even more useful. We’re grateful for your time and support.

Register Here

Presented by ILD

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Details: Join us for our Know Your Rights Webinar where our legal team will share important information about your rights, current immigration updates, and available resources. This session is designed to help you feel informed and confident when navigating different situations. 

Register Here

Presented by ILD

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Details: Join us for our Monthly Legal Updates Webinar, where we recap the latest developments in immigration law, policy changes, and important news. This session will keep you informed and empowered with accurate, up-to-date information to navigate the evolving immigration landscape. 

Register Here

Presented by ILD

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Details: Join us for our Pathways to Legal Status Webinar, where our legal team will provide an overview of the different options available for obtaining legal status, recent updates in immigration law, and important resources for individuals and families. This session is designed to help you better understand the immigration system and explore possible pathways that may apply to your situation.

Register Here

Presented by ILD

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Details: Join us for our Monthly Immigration Updates Webinar, where we recap the latest developments in immigration law, policy changes, and important news. This session will keep you informed and empowered with accurate, up-to-date information to navigate the evolving immigration landscape.

Register Here

Presented by ILD

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Details: Join us for our Traveling in the U.S. while Undocumented Webinar, where our legal team will provide guidance on the risks and considerations involved in traveling within the United States without immigration status. We’ll cover key information to help you understand your rights, be aware of potential challenges, and feel more prepared when traveling.

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Presented by ILD

Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Details: Join us for our Monthly Legal Updates Webinar, where we recap the latest developments in immigration law, policy changes, and important news. This session will keep you informed and empowered with accurate, up-to-date information to navigate the evolving immigration landscape.

Register Here

Presented by ILD