Immigrants have been working and building lives in Nebraska for generations.
At Nebraska Appleseed, we believe that our state has everything to gain from welcoming these new residents with open hearts and minds.
A welcoming environment not only helps newcomers become stronger, more valuable members of the community; it also helps the community itself take in and benefit from fresh perspectives.
With this in mind, Nebraska Appleseed is working to rebuild the immigration system – and to reframe the conversation about immigration – in our state.
Current Projects & Initiatives:
DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Nebraska Appleseed believes there should be a clear roadmap to citizenship for aspiring Americans. Our communities and economy benefit from the contributions made by new Americans, and we work with our federal leaders to make that path to citizenship as clear and accessible as possible.
DACA Current Status and Options (Immigration Legal Resource Center-ILRC) – English
Legislation comparison: side-by-side of DACA, Dream Act, & related 2017 legislation (NILC)
Catholic Bishops of Nebraska Statement on DACA Youth – English | Spanish
University of Nebraska DACA FAQ
The Fierce Urgency in Protecting Dreamers Now (Center for American Progress
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS USCIS Is Accepting DACA Renewal Applications (NILC)
Scholarships available to undocumented and DACA students ▼
Nebraska has long benefitted from the hard work and leadership of Nebraskans from all backgrounds. Ensuring more young Nebraskans have the opportunity to further their education means our communities will be able to receive contributions from young people who grew up calling Nebraska home.
There are a number of scholarship opportunities that are available to young Nebraskans regardless of their immigration status. Please see the list and pass them on to young Nebraskans with college aspirations.
Remember, these scholarships are available each year, so if an application deadline already has passed, they can be applied for again next year!
Hope for the Future Scholarship – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Taxes & Finance ▼
It’s tax time – here is some important information / Es época de impuestos, conozca esta importante información:
Life After DACA – here’s some information on how to rescind your ITIN number and transfer your credit history. The Guide is available in English and Spanish. From the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement or the House of Labor.
La Vida Después de DACA – aquí mostramos esta importante información para prescindir de su número ITIN y transferir su historial de crédito. La guía está disponible en inglés y español. Del Consejo Latino Americano de Trabajadores o la Casa de Trabajadores.
General Immigration Resources
Cattlemen among those promoting immigration reform – Lincoln Journal-Star 02/12/2013
Safety Planning for you and your family ▼
Know Your Rights/Conozca Sus Derechos ▼
Health Care for New Americans ▼
Economics of New Americans ▼
Hate Crimes, Scams, & Fraud ▼
Southern Poverty Law Center: Report a Hate Incident
Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights: OCR’s mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.
Department of Justice, Community Relations Service: DOJ’s “peacemaker” for community conflicts and tensions arising from differences of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and disability.
CRS works with police chiefs, mayors, school administrators, other local and state authorities, community-based organizations, and civil and human rights groups.
CRS also provides free cultural competency training programs.
FBI Civil Rights
Department of Homeland Security
- Office of Civil Rights & Civil Liberties
- Customs and Border Protection “CBP” Sensitive Locations FAQs
- To report a DHS enforcement action that you believe is inconsistent with these policies, contact:
- ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) through the Detention Reporting and Information Line at 888-351-4024 or through the ERO information email address at ERO.INFO@ice.dhs.gov, also available at online here.The Civil Liberties Division of the ICE Office of Diversity and Civil Rights may be contacted at 202-732-0092 or ICE.Civil.Liberties@ice.dhs.gov.
- For enforcement at or near the border contact Customs and Border Protection “CBP” Information Center to file a complaint, by phone at 877-227-5511, or by email here.
Human Trafficking Specialists in Nebraska
Immigration Legal Resources ▼
Partners Across Nebraska ▼
Welcoming Communities
Nebraska Appleseed believes our communities are stronger when all people feel welcome, so we are proud to take part in events that create a welcoming atmosphere. We work to develop leaders at a local level and strive to connect leaders with each other for betterment of our communities.
Publications | Nebraska Is Home | On Our Blog
Workers Rights & Safety
Nebraska Appleseed joins together with Nebraska workers to create safer workplaces in our state with the goal of reducing the astonishingly high injury rate in meatpacking plants. We create employee education programs to inform all workers on their right to a safe workplace.
Your Rights at Work / Sus derechos en el trabajo
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