Undocumented Student Programs

   UCR Immigrant Legal Services Team

 

Alfonso Maldonado Silva

alfonso

 

Lorena Rosas

lorena

 

Litzi Araujo Ocampo

litzi

 

 

 

 

 

 

UCR Immigration Attorney: Alfonso Maldonado Silva

Alfonso graduated from UCR in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy Law and Society and graduated from Western State College of Law in 2017. During law school, Alfonso successfully argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 2017. He then went on to represent asylum seekers, including unaccompanied minors, in removal proceedings. As a former DACA recipient, he is driven to provide the immigrant community with access to adequate legal representation. Learn more about Alfonso’s journey. 

 

 

UCR Immigration DOJ Accredited Representative: Lorena Rosas 

Lorena is a DOJ Accredited Representative and is an alumna from UC Riverside holding a master’s in public policy. She first attended Mt. San Jacinto College and later transferred to CSU San Bernardino where she completed her bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Lorena's personal experience has shaped her into an advocate for immigrant rights. She is a founding and board member of the first undocumented alumni chapter in the CSU system. Her mission is to continue active participation in the immigrant rights movement, encouraging support and communicating available resources to her community.

 

 

 

UCR Immigration Paralegal: Litzi Araujo Ocampo

Litzi Araujo Ocampo is a paralegal with the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center at UC Riverside. She holds an Associate of Arts in Social and Behavioral Studies, an Associate of Arts in Humanities, Philosophy, and Arts from Riverside City College, and a Bachelor's in Political Science from UC Riverside. Previously, Litzi was a student assistant at the center during her undergraduate studies. She also worked with the ABA Commission on Immigration hotline, where she provided detainees in ICE custody with legal information & resources. Litzi's motivation to be an Immigration Paralegal at the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center stems from her personal journey and experiences with the centers. In her free time, she enjoys matcha lattes and spending time with her pug. One day, she plans to establish her own pug sanctuary, where she can provide them with lots of attention, care, love, and lots of delicious food.

 
About UC Immigrant Legal Services Center

The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center currently serves nine out of 10 UC campuses, including UC Riverside. The Center is headquartered at the UC Davis School of Law. However, UCR’s immigration attorney is stationed at UCR’s campus. The Center provides immigration-related legal representation at no cost to:

  • Undocumented and Immigrant students currently enrolled in the UC system.
  • Immediate family members* of any UC student, including students who come from a mixed-status family.

*Immediate family members include spouses, parents, siblings, and children.
Note: The UC Immigrant Legal Service Center only provides immigration assistance to enrolled UC students and their immediate family members.

To book an appointment click here! 

Services & Announcements

  • Schedule an Appointment with Attorney

    Schedule an Appointment with Attorney
    Schedule a meeting with our UC immigration Legal Services team here!  During appointment, UCR’s attorney will screen clients for other immigration remedies. 

  • Renewal DACA Appointments

    Schedule DACA Appointments
    Click Here for instructions on scheduling an appointment for DACA and for information on funding and FAQ’s
     

  • Emergency legal services for Deportation/Detention

    Access Emergency legal services for Deportation/Detention
    If an immigration officer detains a UCR student or their immediate family member, please contact the UCR Attorney, Alfonso Maldonado. In these emergency cases,  text “emergency: detained by immigration” to his work cellphone: (530) 574-9134. If calling, please leave a voicemail with your name and phone number.
    The UC has created Know Your Rights Cards for UC students. Click here to download: Know Your Rights Card

     

     

  • Advance Parole

    Currently UC Immigrant Legal Service Center is only assisting with advance parole (study abroad) opportunities on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in advance parole requests please email usp@ucr.edu for the appointment link. Please be sure to also follow us on our social media platforms for updates on UCILSC's advance parole information and resources. 

    Please be sure to check out the USP's Study Abroad informational page for the latest updates and resources.