The UCRC provides the following guide that undocumented students can use when applying to BCC.  This list is meant to help students take advantage of the resources made available to access and to succeed in college.

Make an appointment With a Counselor 

Support is available through the steps!                      

Step 1: CCCMyPath and BCC Application

• Complete ‘New Application’ on CCCApply Click here 
• Please allow 24-48 hours to receive a Peralta Student ID No. and Email.
• There is a guide on how to fill out the CCC Apply on this page

Step 2: Enroll/Orientation

• Note: new and returning students will need to complete an Orientation and Placement process.
  Orientation and placement

Step 3: Connect with our Academic Counselor and create a Student Education Plan (SEP)

• Make an appointment with the UCRC Counselor.
• The UCRC counselor will help you plan for your classes and create your SEP. 
• Then with your Student Education Plan, register for your classes on Campus Solutions

  APPOINTMENT  HERE

Step 4: In-State Tuition

• Apply to be a AB540 Student (allows you to pay in-state tuition)
• Make sure you have completed the BCC AB540 Non-Resident form Fill out then download  
• If you need help check in with the UCRC to review the forms.  
• Then send the forms to:
  Hue Huynh, huehuynh@peralta.edu
• It usually takes 5-10 business days to upload your information into our computer system.

Step 5: Financial Aid & Dream Act

• DREAM Act/Berkeley Promise
  • For AB 540 students, you must complete the California Dream Act Application.
  • California College Promise Grant Application
  • 5-10 business days after you have completed & submitted your California Dream Application come to the financial aid front counter; additional paperwork is required.
  • Financial Aid

Step 6: Get your Student ID 

• Once you have added your courses and paid for your fees, please go to the welcome desk on the 1st floor and provide a printed copy of your schedule to the Ambassadors. 

BCC Application Instruction

General

1 ) First create your OpenCCC account– Go to: CCCAPPLY.ORG

✏ Click on “Berkeley City College” under the select a community
college tab and then click on “Admission Applications”
✏ Click on “Apply Today” Select Berkeley City College

✏ Create a new account or sign in
✏ Click “continue” and then click on ‘CCC Apply” under Resources
✏ Sign in using the account you created & “Start a new application“

2 ) Next Complete your BCC Application

Enrollment Section

✏ Term Applying for:
✏ Major: If you have already applied for or are planning to apply for financial aid, select an intended major or program of study that is financial aid eligible.

Account Section

✏ Social Security number is not required. However, if you have one and you know it, include it. If you do not know your social security number or you do not have one, select “No, I do not have a social security number or taxpayer identification number, or I decline to provide one at this time.”

Education, Citizenship/Military, Residency, Needs & Interests, and Demographic Interests Sections 

✏ Choose the responses that most accurately reflect your experiences, circumstances and aspects about you.

Submission

✏ Review your Application and submit! You should see a confirmation
at the end.
✏ In about 24 – 48 hours, you will receive a “Welcome” email
containing your Peralta Student ID and account login information.

Application Information for Undocumented Students- a Social Security Number (SSN) is not required to Apply 

✏ Immigration status does not affect admission eligibility.
✏ Reporting a SSN or Individual Tax Payer Identification Number on
the application is optional. If you have received a SSN through
✏ DACA or you have an ITIN, you may report it.
✏ In the Citizenship/Military section of the application, choose
“Other” from the drop-down menu and click the box labeled “No
documents“ (unless any of the listed immigration statuses or visa
types apply to you).
✏ Connect with us, Undocumented Community Resources Center
(U.C.R.C) for additional resources and support.

Start Your Application Now!

1 ) First create your OpenCCC account– Go to: CCCAPPLY.ORG

✏ Click on “Berkeley City College” under the select a community college tab and then click on “Admission Applications”
✏ Click on “Apply Today” Select Berkeley City College

✐  Create a new account or sign in
✐  Click “continue” and then click on ‘CCC Apply” under Resources
✐  Sign in using the account you created & “Start a new application“

2 ) Next Complete your BCC Application

Enrollment Section

✐ Term Applying for: Enter the upcoming term
✐ Educational goal: Obtain an associate degree and transfer to a 4-year institution
✐ Major: If you are “Undeclared”, choose either one of the liberal studies schoices (LIB/ART)
**Select an intended major or program of study that is financial aid eligible

Account Section

✐ Social Security number is not required. However, if you have one and you know it, include it. If you do not know your social security number or you do not have one, select “No, I do not have a social security number or taxpayer identification number, or I decline to provide one at this time.”

Education Section

✐ College Enrollment Status: “First-time student in college (after leaving high school)”
✐ High School Education: Note that College Enrollment Status and High School Education are as of a future date
✐ High School Transcript Information: If you are unsure, put a close estimate

Education, Citizenship/Military, Residency, Needs & Interests, and Demographic Interests Sections 

✐ Choose the responses that most accurately reflect your experiences, circumstances and aspects about you.

Submission

✐ Review your Application and submit! You should see a confirmation
at the end.
✐ In about 24 – 48 hours, you will receive a “Welcome” email
containing your Peralta Student ID and account login information.

Application Information for Undocumented Students- a Social Security Number (SSN) is not required to Apply 

✐ Immigration status does not affect admission eligibility.
✐ Reporting a SSN or Individual Tax Payer Identification Number on
the application is optional. If you have received a SSN through
✐ DACA or you have an ITIN, you may report it.
✐ In the Citizenship/Military section of the application, choose
“Other” from the drop-down menu and click the box labeled “No
documents” (unless any of the listed immigration statuses or visa
types apply to you).
✐ Connect with us, Undocumented Community Resources Center
(U.C.R.C) for additional resources and support.

Start Your Application Now!

1 ) First create your OpenCCC account– Go to: CCCAPPLY.ORG

✏ Click on “Berkeley City College” under the select a community college tab and then click on “Admission Applications”
✏ Click on “Apply Today” Select Berkeley City College

✎  Create a new account or sign in
✎  Click “continue” and then click on ‘CCC Apply” under Resources
✎  Sign in using the account you created & “Start a new application“

2 ) Next Complete your BCC Application

Enrollment Section

✎ Term Applying for: Enter the term you are applying for
✎ Educational goal: Obtain an associate degree and transfer to a 4-year institution
✎ Major: If you are “Undeclared“, choose either one of the liberal studies choices (LIB/ART)
**Select an intended major or program of study that is financial aid eligible

Account Section

✎ Social Security number is not required. However, if you have one and you know it, include it. If you do not know your social security number or you do not have one, select “No, I do not have a social security number or taxpayer identification number, or I decline to provide one at this time.”

Education Section

✎ College Enrollment Status: “Enrolling in high school (or lower grade) andcollege at the same time”
 ✎ High School Education “Will be enrolled in high school and college at the same time”
✎ High School Transcript Information: If you are unsure, put a close estimate

Education, Citizenship/Military, Residency, Needs & Interests, and Demographic Interests Sections 

✎ Choose the responses that most accurately reflect your experiences, circumstances and aspects about you.

Submission

✎ Review your Application and submit! You should see a confirmation at the end.
✎ In about 24 – 48 hours, you will receive a “Welcome” email containing your Peralta Student ID and account login information.

Application Information for Undocumented Students- a Social Security Number (SSN) is not required to Apply 

✎ Immigration status does not affect admission eligibility.
✎ Reporting a SSN or Individual Tax Payer Identification Number on
the application is optional. If you have received a SSN through
✎ DACA or you have an ITIN, you may report it.
✎ In the Citizenship/Military section of the application, choose
“Other“ from the drop-down menu and click the box labeled “No
documents” (unless any of the listed immigration statuses or visa
types apply to you).
✎ Connect with us, Undocumented Community Resources Center
(U.C.R.C) for additional resources and support.

Important information about DACA requests: On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, to take appropriate action to preserve and fortify DACA, consistent with applicable law.

DACA UPDATE

What is DACA?

On June 15, 2012, the secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a use of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. Deferred action does not provide lawful status.

DACA Renewal Process

You can renew if you:

• Did not depart the United States on or after Aug. 15, 2012, without advance parole;
• Have continuously resided in the United States since you submitted your most recent DACA request that was approved; and
• Have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

Get Help: Don’t apply alone.  All DACA renewals are being accepted by USCIS. Consult a qualified attorney before submitting any application to immigration authorities, particularly if you have had any contact with police or any unauthorized absences from the U.S.

• • Apply at least 150 days before your DACA and work permit expire. However, USCIS is now accepting applications more than 150 days prior to the expiration date and up to 364 days prior to the expiration date, so you can apply if your DACA will expire in less than 1 year.
  • Note: you can still renew even if you are over 31, have graduated, or have moved schools.
  
  Collect documents as evidence you meet the guidelines: You will need to submit supporting documents with your request for DACA. You can submit legible copies of these documents unless the instructions specify you must submit an original document.
  • G-28 – Notice of Entry of Appearance As Attorney (Optional)
  • G-1145 – E-Notification (Optional)
  • Form I-821D – Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Indicate this is a renewal application and only complete sections required for renewal applicants. Provide updated information in those sections.
  • Form I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization (EAD). Indicate the application is for a renewal EAD (work permit). List your current status as “DACA recipient,” and for question 16 the eligibility category is (C)(33).
  • Form I-765WS – Worksheet. Briefly explain your economic need to work.
• Submit Applications: Include two passport photos, copy of current work permit and fee. The fee is $495.00. 
• Schedule Biometrics Appointment: You will receive a receipt by mail and a biometrics (fingerprinting) appointment notice.
• Final Steps: After being fingerprinted, you will either receive a letter asking for additional information (called a Request for Evidence) or a final decision.

Advance Parole

You can only travel for the following reasons:

• humanitarian purposes, including travel to obtain medical treatment, attending funeral services for a family member, or visiting an ailing relative;
• educational purposes, such as semester-abroad programs and academic research, or;
• employment purposes such as overseas assignments, interviews, conferences or, training, or meetings with clients overseas

When applying for Advance Parole you must fill out the Application for Travel Document (Form I-131) and pay the fee

Here you can find the application fees and download the document

Checklists to stay informed:

1. Make sure that you qualify. First check the qualifications to make sure you can apply, double check by getting in contact with an attorney
2. Next be prepared to pay the fee for the application process. The fee is $495, you can pay through cash or Money Order. However if you can’t afford to pay the fee there are centers available to aid you 
3. If it is your first time applying some things to expect is: a lot of paperwork and documents. It will take a couple of months before you receive your DACA in the mail and your work permit. *Remember that this will last up to two years before you have to renew*

     Here is a Guide on Financial Planning 

Aid Centers to consider for legal help:      

• Advancing Justice

Monday – Friday
Phone:  (English  888-349-9695) ; (Chinese  800-520-2356) ; (한국어  800-867-3640)

• Catholic Charities 

Telephone: (510) 768-3100
Open from 9:00 – 5:00   Closed for lunch 12:00 – 1:00

• Immigration Institute of the Bay Area

Oakland Phone: (510) 451-2846×301

oakland@iibayarea

San Francisco (415) 138-8100×206

sfinfo@iibayarea

• Centro de Legal de la Raza 

 Phone:  (510) 437-1554

3400 East 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601 (ONLY Immigration clinic)

info@centrolegal.org

Other Visas 

Victims of Criminal Activity U Nonimmigrant Status: U-Visa: U-Visa

Victim of Human Trafficking T Nonimmigrant Status:  T-Visa

Humanitarian Refugees: Refugee

Humanitarian Asylum: Asylum

Humanitarian Parole: Humanitarian Parole

Advance Parole for DACA: Application for Travel Document I-131

Temporary Protected Status: TPS El Salvador

Temporary Protected Status: TPS Haiti

Temporary Protected Status: TPS Nepal

Temporary Protected Status: TPS Honduras

Temporary Protected Status

Immigration Legal Intake: Immigrants Rising’s Immigration Legal Intake Service is an online survey to help undocumented young people learn about possible immigration options.

For more information please visit the uscis.gov website.  Additionally,  Direct appointments with the UCRC can be made though the Contact Us page.

Need Legal help? Make an appointment:

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This service is made available to Community College students to provide Legal Service help to Immigrant and Undocumented students. 

The California community college immigration legal services project Provides a wide range of free immigration legal services, including application assistance, education, and outreach to undocumented students, staff, and faculty on California community college campuses. The ten chosen legal services providers have committed to representing students, faculty, and staff through the duration of their case, in some instances, even after they are no longer affiliated with the community college system (so long as they were enrolled at intake). A partnership with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center will also allow us to develop accurate and current immigration law and policy information that our student, faculty, and staff can access through the Chancellor’s Office, regardless of which college they attend.

Immigration Services

Free immigration legal services are available to students, staff, and faculty affiliated with the Community Colleges. Priority for services is given to undocumented students, staff, and faculty. The immigration legal service providers offering services at the 65 campuses have developed scheduling, intake, and reporting processes that ensure student information remains confidential and protected. While all legal providers offer legal consultations and basic immigration benefit application assistance, some providers may offer additional services.

Services Provided

Areas of immigration legal assistance 

• Legal Consultations to Screen for Immigration Relief
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewals
• Family-based petitions
• Naturalization/Citizenship applications
• T visas
• U visas
• Violence Against Women Act petitions
• Special immigrant's Juvenile status

Types of immigration legal services provided

• Help completing forms
• fillings with USCIS
• Representation before the immigration court 
• Representation before the board of immigration appeals
• Federal court appeals

Other Areas of Legal Assistance:

Workshops and presentations can include but are not limited to these topics:

• Avoiding fraudulent legal services
• Legal Orientation Program/Know Your Rights Presentations (KYR)
• Family Preparedness/Childcare Safety Plans
• Public Charge information
• Basic immigration Remedies
• College Access to for Undocumented Students
• Legal Orientation Program

Services not currently funded (referrals may be provided):

• Removal Defense
• Asylum Application
• Employment authorization renewals