Immigration Resources

Know Your Rights!

If you are approached by someone asking you for information about a student or employee:

Do not provide them with any information about students or staff. You are not authorized to release information about students or staff. This includes identifying students in a course.
Ask the individual who they are and who they represent. If they say immigration or any law enforcement agency, get their name and credential, and direct them to contact the General Counsel's Office at (559) 243-7125, or SCCCD PD, (559) 244-6140.
Be polite and professional, and do not lie to immigration or law enforcement officer or agent.

You can say:

“California law and campus administrative policies do not authorize me to share student or employee information. I will need to connect you with the Office of the General Counsel.”
Once you direct the agent to contact the General Counsel's Office, immediately call General Counsel at (559) 243-7125 or SCCCD PD at (559) 244-6140 to report the incident.

Important Notice:
If you receive a call from our immigration hotline (559-243-7125), please be advised that it is not from our organization. We do not contact individuals in this manner, and any request for personal information or action is not legitimate. We urge you to avoid engaging with the caller and do not provide any personal details or follow any instructions they give.

If you suspect fraudulent activity, please hang up immediately and report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

For any official inquiries or concerns, please contact us directly through our verified communication channels. Your safety and privacy are our priority.

More Resources

On Campus:

Campus Dream Center

Dream Center teams are here to assist with AB540 Affidavit forms, CA Residency Questionnaires, Student Educational Plans (SEP), general counseling, Financial Aid assistance, scholarships, volunteer opportunities, job opportunities, legal advice from professionals, and other campus resources.

Visit the Madera College Dream Center

SCCCD AR 3415 Immigration Enforcement Activities

Read the SCCCD AR 3415 policy to learn how to respond to requests for access for immigration enforcement activities.

SCCCD AR 3415 on Boarddocs

Local Immigration Legal Services:

Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative - Offers high quality immigration and naturalization services; strengthening and growing the capacity of our members to serve and empower immigrant communities, and support leadership development by leveraging needed public and private sector resources.
Central Valley Legal Assistance List (PDF) - List of local legal resources.
UFW Foundation Legal Immigration Appointments - Free immigration legal services and case support for students, staff, and faculty on California community college campuses statewide or virtually

Nation-wide Legal Services:

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) - Access to legal services, student services, deportation defense, and assistance with applications for naturalization.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) - ILRC offers a wide range of resources for navigating immigration laws and protecting your rights.
National Immigration Law Center (NILC) - NILC provides resources and advocacy for undocumented individuals across the U.S., including information on DACA, protections for immigrant youth, and updates on immigration policies