Direct immigration legal services are available free of charge to ALL CSU students,
recent Alumni, employees, and their immediate families. At SJSU, individuals can schedule an appointment with an immigration attorney from Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD), a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing immigration legal services. ILD’s mission
is to promote justice through the provision of legal representation to under-served
immigrant communities. ILD serves students, staff, faculty & families at CSU campuses
in the Central Valley, Central Coast, and Bay Area.
Translation services in almost every language are available upon request.
• Know Your Rights | UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center : This page offers resources to help undocumented
and mixed-status students understand protections in the workplace, privacy for student
records, and how to interact safely with immigration enforcement agents.
• Immigration Preparedness Toolkit: This free toolkit from ILRC offers in-depth, yet easily accessible information that
outlines the basics about a variety of topics including: your rights during ICE confrontations,
the different types of immigration options available, ideas for building your consultation
roadmap, and tips on covering your bases while waiting for relief.
• Step-by-step Family Preparedness Plan: Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. This
toolkit is divided into different sections that give guidance on family preparedness
planning, regardless of immigration status.
• Community Explainers on Various Topics: ILRC offers timely updates to bring clarity to complicated immigration issues. Resources
on this page include a wide range of downloadable tools produced for diverse audiences,
from experienced advocates to directly impacted community members seeking answers
about the complex world of immigration law.
