DACA/无证学生的职业资源

如果我是非法移民/DACA，我还能找到工作吗?

On job applications there is usually a question that says: “Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?”

  • If you have DACA you can answer “yes” to the question and continue through the hiring process without having to disclose more detailed information about your background. 有关DACA的更多信息，请参阅下面的部分.
  • 如果你没有DACA or another work authorization status, there are other options you may consider for gaining experience and finding employment. See the section below for alternative employment options.

我如何告诉雇主我是DACA/无证移民?

  • It can be confusing and stressful to decide when and with whom to share your status. Throughout the job search and hiring process it is important to provide information that is true and authentic, 然而, you ultimately get to decide whether or not to share your status. Come in to talk with a staff member about strategies for disclosing your status at different points in the process.
    You may decide to share your status with an organization early in the hiring process or in an interview if you feel comfortable doing so, and to start a discussion about how to move forward in the process. It is important to consider who you would want to disclose to (sharing with a recruiter vs. a supervisor) and in what manner (disclosing in a personal statement for graduate school vs. 在采访中). If you are unsure about whether to and how to disclose your status, meet with a Career Coach. These individuals can support you during these uncomfortable situations.

如果我不再拥有DACA怎么办?

如果你没有DACA, you may consider other avenues for gaining professional experience, 如:

  • 如果你收到了实习offer, you may ask the employer not to be paid and pursue other means of financial support such as those mentioned above.
  • You may discuss with an employer the option of working as an independent contractor. Independent contractors often do the same type of work, 但不是为一个雇主工作, 可能适用于多个客户端. Examples of independent contractor jobs include being a tutor or child care provider.
  • 一个独立的承包商可以使用 独立纳税人识别号码 which can be obtained regardless of immigration status. 读 Life after College: A Guide for Undocumented 学生 by 教育工作者公平奖(E4FC) for more information (pages 29-35).
  • 如果你对创业感兴趣, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) may be an option to consider. An LLC is composed of an individual or a group of people who are both workers and owners of a business. 读 Life after College: A Guide for Undocumented 学生 by 教育工作者公平奖(E4FC) for more information (pages 35-37).

社区资源

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provides temporary relief from deportation and work authorization for individuals who came to the U.S. 当他们还是孩子的时候，他们符合一定的准则. You may find the following resources helpful as you navigate employment in the US.

面试与工作上的成功

The best way to prepare for life after graduation is to find experiences that will allow you to develop skills you can apply in the workplace. 无论是有薪还是无薪职位, it is important to choose experiences that help you explore your interests and fit with your career goals.

Skill-building experiences may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

  • 实习
  • 奖学金
  • 研究
  • 志愿服务
  • 社区组织
  • 学术项目
  • 跟随专业人员
  • 兼职职位
  • 在学生团体中担任领导角色
  • 出国留学(通过DACA)