Come join University Leadership Initiative as we celebrate the graduation of our fellow DREAMers. During this event we will be highlighting particular points from the past year such as the effects of DACA, our hope for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, and the inclusion of parents. Also, some of our graduates will be speaking in this event as well as a guest speaker.

Who: University Leadership Initiative
What: Dream Graduation
When: May 15, 2013
Where: University of Texas Gregory Plaza
2101 Speedway, Austin, TX

University Leadership Initiative will be hosting it's fifth clinic on Saturday February 23rd, at 11am. The clinic is Free for all eligible applicants. No appointments are necessary, walk-ins are welcomed. If attending, make sure to collect and bring your documents to be reviewed the day of the clinic.

For a link to this Facebook event, please click here

If you would like to volunteer for this event please email Javier Huamani, at JHuamani18@gmail.com. Also, the following link contains a training video for the clinic.

Who: University Leadership Initiative
What: Deferred Action Clinic
When: February 23, 2013
Where: El Buen Samaritano
7000 Woodhue Dr. Austin, TX 78745

University Leadership Initiative will be hosting their second deferred action clinic on October 13, 2012 at 11am. The clinic is FREE, all those who qualify and make an appointment are welcome. 

NOTE:

• We will only be helping high school graduates
• Make sure to collect and bring your documents to be reviewed the day of the clinic.

If you qualify, please click here to make an appointment.

For a link to this Facebook event, please click here

Who: University Leadership Initiative
What: Deferred Action Clinic
When: November 4, 2012
Where: Southwest Key Programs, El Centro De Familia, 6002 Jain Lane, 78721

A huge THANK YOU to DREAMERS, ULI members, community leaders and supporters at the "Own the DREAM" press conference yesterday!

Along with the success of ULI's campaign, many DREAMERS and student activists were featured in a great amount of media coverage. Please check out the links below for videos and articles dealing with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Also, feel free to scroll through the slideshow for pictures of the event!

Austin American Statesman
FOX- Austin
KVUE
KXAN
Texas Monitor
Texas Observer
Univision
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                   Thousands of Aspiring Americans across the U.S Begin To "Own The DREAM"

Who:  University Leadership Initiative
What: DREAMers begin applying for deferred action and work permits in the wake of the historic decision by DHS.  
When: Wednesday August 15th, 2012, 2:00 pm
Where: University of Texas at Austin campus- in front of the Texas Union (West Mall)   

Austin, TX - After a long 60 day wait the Department of Homeland Security has released an application that would allow thousands of American youth protection from deportation and work permits. In order to mark this historic day United We Dream is holding a Day of Action across America to celebrate this historic landmark and to advocate for a truly permanent solution to this issue.

In Austin, local members of University Leadership Initiative will launch an application campaign that equips DREAMers with tools to properly execute these applications. The campaign will join the resources of United We Dream and its partners to offer assistance to DREAMers to stay in America to complete their education and contribute to the economy. 

Across the U.S., DREAMers will present the first applications for submission under the new guidelines to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). They will hold press events to answer questions and advocate for a truly permanent solution. This is an important step but these aspiring Americans and their families will only reach permanent resolution through passage of the DREAM Act  and comprehensive immigration reform legislation by Congress.

At this press event, DREAMers will share their stories of how meaningful this new policy is for their dreams to reach their fullest potential as aspiring Americans.  

For more information, and to arrange interviews with members of ULI please call (512) 703-0228 or email uli.utaustin@gmail.com. You can also visit weownthedream.org for up to date information on this campaign.

The application for deferred action may be found here.