Undocumented Students

Undocumented students are among the most resilient and diligent students in the country. Despite myriad barriers some gain admission into institutions of higher learning where they are presented with another wave of unique concerns. As an undocumented student, you may face legal and financial struggles that may make it difficult to access career-related opportunities. Regardless of your immigration status, OCS advisers and staff members are ready to hear about your career aspirations and point you toward relevant resources. We are here to walk with you throughout your career journey and will do our best to help you take advantage of resources and opportunities offered by Harvard and beyond.

Ask the Experts: How should Dreamers communicate their work eligibility to prospective employers?

Published on June 6, 2022

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On President Biden’s first day in office he proposed an immigration bill that features a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and makes Dreamers — young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children — immediately eligible for green …

By Steven Rothberg - College Recruiter
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5 Ways Entry-Level Employees Can Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

Published on June 6, 2022

Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …

By Anisa Purbasari Horton - The Muse
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How to Tell If a Company Truly Values Diversity and Inclusion (or Is Just All Talk)

Published on June 6, 2022

Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn’t say they’re diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …

By Victorio Duran III - Firsthand
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Undocumented at Harvard

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