Pierce Advocacy and Resource Connections - Immigration

Pierce College is committed to serving undocumented students through a holistic approach that encompasses personal guidance, peer mentoring, counseling, community building, referrals to immigration legal services, and other forms of individualized support. If you are an undocumented student, know that Pierce College is for you too. Visit the Undocumented Students page for more information.

• Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)
  • Provides direct legal services for those impacted by sexual assault and violence, detention and deportation, citizenship status, DACA, and more.
• Tacoma Community House
  • Provides immigration services, education and employment services, victim advocacy, and more.
• Informed Immigrant
  • Provides knowledge and resources to feel prepared in our unpredictable political and enforcement environment. Connects to both local and national immigration support programs.
• U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Document Fee Waiver
  • Fee waivers are available to help reduce cost of documents and applications, including certification of naturalization, replacing identification cards, and more.

• ACLU – What to do if Stopped by Police
  • An interactive tool that provides legal information based on what interaction you are stopped by the police.
• Immigrant Legal Resource Center
  • Offers resources on a variety of topics, including a step-by-step family preparedness plan.
• National Immigrant Justice Center
  • Provides comprehensive information on immigrant rights.
• NWIRP - Know Your Rights
  • Offers detailed information on your rights as an immigrant when interacting with law enforcement, including FBI and ICE.

• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Information and up-to-date news regarding DACA programs as well as ways for current recipients to continue their award.
• Higher Ed Immigration Portal
  • Provides multiple resources, including waivers for degree certification