The Immigration Legal & Advancement Program’s, “A Dia de Muertos Cultural Immersion” Program for 2024 is curated for DACA recipients who are eligible and have secured Advanced Parole travel authorization for education purposes. Our Fall Session is a mandatory 5 day study program that promotes cultural diversity, identity exploration, and connectedness through academic sessions, excursions and hands on experiences. The (optional) self study portion is until November 12, 2024.
ILEAP will be travelling to Oaxaca, Mexico for Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos. This is an ancestral celebration that long pre-dates the Spanish Conquest. Participants will be able to experience this tradition at the place it its origins. Oaxaca is known for a being a bastion of indigenous culture. It’s the home to the country’s most vibrant crafts and art scene, some outstandingly colorful and extroverted festivities, a uniquely savory cuisine and diverse natural riches.
The program will consist of the following:
- A seminar learning about the Mexican/ U.S. border and immigration law/policy.
- Participate in a workshop on traditional Mexican cuisines.
- Workshops/ group sessions with a clinical therapist and psychiatrist for identity exploration and learn healthy coping mechanisms in navigating imposter syndrome.
- Group excursions to historical and cultural sites.
- Exploration of the arts
- Independent Studies assignment. Students will be allotted time to partake in an activity outside of the group. Topics/ venue will be discussed with program directors. This portion of the Oaxaca 2024 program is optional.
PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE:
1. Educational Courses
2. Hostel stay for duration of 4 nights in Oaxaca and some meals
3. Educational Guided Excursions to historically significant locations with travel included
4. Culinary, arts, and mindfulness experiences
5. Advanced Parole consultation and application preparation by Immigration attorney ($575 USCIS fee not included)
6. Travel Preparation meeting with attorney and organizers.
To APPLY:
2. Fill out Attorney intake form (emailed to selected applicants). An immigration attorney will review eligibility for the travel document, Advanced parole.
3. Accepted applicants must pay a deposit by deadline for registration into the program. Space in the program is limited.
4. Registered participants will have the USCIS application prepared by an experienced immigration attorney. The $575 USCIS fee is your responsibility. Registered participants must also obtain a valid passport from their countries consulate prior to program date.
5. Study Abroad and travel orientation meeting.
Application Deadline is March 25, 2024
PROGRAM COST: $3200
Payments: $1100 due on 4/9/24, $1100 due 5/31/24, and $1000 due 7/26/24
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