Office Update
Office Update: Starting May 6th, the office will be closed and back in operation in summer 2026. We encourage students to review the staff members list below and contact them with specific questions.
For urgent matters, please consider visiting or sending an email to the Student Affairs Office (Student Union 327, vpsa@qc.cuny.edu). We apologize for any inconvenience.
Following CUNY UIPS and Queens College goals, the Immigrant Student Support Initiative is in the process of establishing strong partnerships with Queens College faculty, staff representatives, and student leaders to provide tailored guidance to immigrant students on campus.
Staff Liaisons
Staff liaisons are members of Queens College offices on campus that work to provide tailored guidance for immigrant students in strategic offices on campus.
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| Admissions process for immigrant students |
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| Financial Aid or State Aid eligibility for immigrant students (prospective students and first-time students applying to financial or state aid support): FAFSA, The Dream Act., TAP, Excelsior |
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| Financial Aid and State Aid support for current students: issues with awards not being processed, applications renewal |
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| Support as a transfer student at campus |
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| The Dream.US Scholarship (new applicants) |
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| The Dream.US Scholarship (current scholars), questions about award disbursement, academic changes and eligibility, and others. |
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| Internal Scholarships available for Queens College Students |
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| Academic advising for current students: required classes for major, learn if my major requires a professional license. |
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| Professional Development resources |
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| Resources to become an entrepreneur |
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| Legal support: risk of detention, detained students, immigration court hearings, loss or change of status. |
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| Legal support to start an immigration procedure and support in renewals and non-urgent cases. |
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| Mental health and wellness |
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- REMINDER: International Student Support studying on F-1 visas should contact the Queens College International Students & Scholars Office for support and services at 718-997-4440 or ISS@qc.cuny.edu.
Want to include your office in this list?
Register: Immigrant Student Success Liaison
Faculty Liaisons
Following CUNY UIPS and Queens College goals, the Immigrant Student Support Initiative is looking to engage with Queens College faculty to provide support to the immigrant community on campus. This is not meant to add more work to your responsibilities; instead, it is meant to spread the important information we have access to.
Here is what this role would entail:
- Attend bimonthly virtual meetings to get updates and resources (TBD)
- Attend a specialized workshop, once a year, in your professional field. This would be hosted by CUNY UISP
- Share information you learned/received with other staff or faculty members through your academic meetings.
- (If needed) be an IMMI point of contact for student cases related to your office or academic program.
- (If possible) collaborate with the IMMI office in hosting events tailored for immigrant students.
Current liaisons:
| Academic Program | Liaison information |
| Media Studies |
Sara Hinojos – Assistant Professor sara.hinojos@qc.cuny.edu
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Want to include your academic program in this list?
Register: Immigrant Student Success Liaison
Student Leaders and Dream Team (student Club)
The Queens College Dream Team is a group of undocumented Queens College students and allies who advocate for the rights of immigrant students at Queens College. We are dedicated to cultivating relationships that educate and empower different immigrant groups within the Queens College community so they may better serve their communities.
The Queens College Dream Team’s goals include providing an inclusive, immigrant & undocu-friendly community space that understands the complex experiences of being an undocumented student at Queens College. We aim to combat the barriers against undocumented students on campus by creating opportunities for personal, academic, and professional advancement for undocumented Queens College students.
Queens College is in the process of re-establishing its Dream Team. If you are interested in being a club member or student leader for the Dream Team, please visit this website
Dream team digital platforms:
IG – @qcdreamteam | TW – @qcdreamteam | FB – @queenscollegedreamteam
IMMI Volunteers
Queens College IMMI is engaging with interested students who want to dedicate specific hours during the week for limited projects or event participation. These opportunities are unpaid and include collaboration in tabling, photo coverage at events and distributing flyers and materials in campus. In exchange, the office can support in providing volunteer verification forms (if needed). This is a great option for students who need to complete volunteer hours for specific programs.
Interested students can request more information via email at immigrantsupport@qc.cuny. edu.
For external paid opportunities regardless of immigrant status, please visit our virtual board.
Resources
The Immigrant Student Support Initiative virtual board has updated information about events and guides for faculty and staff.