Welcome Entrepreneurs!
Unlock your entrepreneurial potential regardless of immigration status. This is the essential hub for undocumented students looking to launch and grow their own ventures. Find step-by-step guidance, legal pathways, resources, and opportunities to become your own boss.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS
The state of California has laws allowing individuals regardless of immigration status
to obtain
professional and occupational licensure, given that they meet all other requirements
set forth by
licensing boards. These laws assist students with navigating their career trajectory.
An Important Consideration
A licensed undocumented professional without work authorization may earn money as either an independent contractor or business owner as they cannot be hired legally as employees.
© Credit: Citrus College Career/Transfer Center
ENTREPRENURESHIP & FREELANCING
Entrepreneurship, freelancing, setting up your Limited Liability Company (LLC) and
working as a
consultant are viable ways to pursue a career and generate income for undocumented
individuals
with or without work authorization. Whether by independent contracting or starting
a business,
various career opportunities exist through this avenue, ranging from photography and
graphic
design to legal services and tax preparation services.
© Credit: Citrus College Career/Transfer Center
1. Becoming your own boss 101
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ITIN guide |
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5 tips to get started as an independent contractor/freelancer |
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Income and Career Althernatives for Undocumented Students (Webinar) |
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Independent contractor brainstorming worksheet |
2. Planning and starting a business
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| Business Plan | Webinar |
| Business model canvas and design thinking | Webinar |
| Choosing a business structure | |
| Worker coorperatives & LLC's |
Resources
Immigrants Rising
This website covers topics of education, career, and mental health.
Blind
This website allows you to search jobs, and gives a list of open positions.
Candor.Co
This link gives a list of hiring opportunities with websites that give more information about the positions and job description.
levels.fyi
This link leads to a list of hiring opportunities. Each link you click will give you more information.
SEED
This link leads ot a link tree of applications and the website for more information.
Wellfound Jobs
This link shows job openings under different categories.
