In this episode of Conversations that Matter, we dive into Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and everything you need to know- from who qualifies for it and what to expect. We also have the privilege to hear from CSU Fresno student Citlalli, who has benefitted from SIJS, and hear how this program has changed her life. For more information, you can email us at dreamsuccess@mail.fresnostate.edu or info@ild.org.

In this episode of Conversations That Matter, we have the pleasure of speaking to Siobhan Waldron, managing attorney at Immigrant Legal Defense, and Jacqueline Campos Ledezma, a pre-dental student at CSU, Fresno. In this conversation, we explore what Advance Parole is and who can take advantage of it. Additionally, Shibonh gives us an insight on who can apply, processing time and fees, as well as the three different categories to apply under. Jacqueline also shares her story and experience getting a first application denied, but later, having the application granted and traveling to her home country. For more information, you can email us at dreamsuccess@mail.fresnostate.edu or infor@ild.org.  

In this episode of Conversations that Matter, we talk to Manoj Govindaiah, managing attorney at Immigrant Legal Defense, and Lauren Markham, communications and partnerships director with also Immigrant Legal Defense. In the episode, we dive into the topic of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and our legal expert, Manoj, gives us a history of this status, its current status, and answers common questions about this topic. For more information, you can email us at dreamsuccess@mail.fresnostate.edu or at info@ild.org.