Important Update: <\/strong>In <\/span>April 2025<\/strong>, the CUNY Undocumented and Immigrant Program shared an important update about <\/span>recommendations for individuals interested in getting an ITIN number<\/a>. We recommend reviewing this material carefully along with the resources presented below.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n![\"\"](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
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While professional development and career growth may seem difficult for many undocumented individuals, there are working opportunities for the undocumented community that do not require a work authorization or social security number (SSN). Notably, undocumented individuals may receive an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), which allows them to pursue independent contracting positions, freelance work, and entrepreneurship opportunities.<\/p>\n
We encourage you to visit these websites below to review a list of undocumented-friendly opportunities: The Dream.US list of inclusive internships<\/a>, Immigrant Rising Internships,<\/a> and our virtual board<\/a>, where we included some available opportunities.<\/p>\nIndividual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN)<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)<\/a> is a form of tax identification issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Individuals are eligible to receive an ITIN, regardless of their immigration status. An ITIN allows people to work as independent contractors or freelancers. However, it is important to note that an ITIN <\/span>DOES<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>NOT<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0authorize a person to work in the United States or provide eligibility for social security benefits. It also\u00a0<\/span>DOES NOT<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0grant a person with lawful immigration status.<\/span><\/p>\nSome of the benefits of having an ITIN include being able to:<\/p>\n
\n- Pursue independent contracting and freelance working opportunities,<\/li>\n
- Start and operate a business,<\/li>\n
- Participate in internship\/fellowship programs open to ITIN holders,<\/li>\n
- Open a bank account with some financial institutions,<\/li>\n
- Obtain a home mortgage with some financial institutions, and<\/li>\n
- Secure a driver’s license in some states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Apply for an ITIN:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- The Queens-based non-profit Urban Upbound<\/a> provides year-round free tax preparation and assistance to low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and taxpayers with limited English proficiency. One of Urban Upbound’s available services includes ITIN applications, as they are an Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA). Notably, Certifying Acceptance Agents enable individuals to apply for ITIN without mailing their identification documents to the IRS. The services provided by Urban Upbound are free of cost for low-income individuals. If students are interested in applying for an ITIN with Urban Upbound, they can schedule an appointment by emailing them at vita@urbanupbound.org or calling 718-784-0877 (EXT. 9670 or 9668).<\/li>\n
- You can get help applying for an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) with an IRS-approved acceptance agent in the U.S.\u00a0 Review a list of Certified Acceptance Agents (CCA) here\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Independent Contracting & Freelancing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nUndocumented students and individuals can pursue self-employment (independent contracting and freelancing) opportunities with an ITIN. With self-employment opportunities, an individual’s income typically varies, and access to benefits is limited. A way to distinguish between self-employment opportunities and regular employment is the required onboarding paperwork. For instance, a self-employed individual would typically fill out a W-9 Form<\/a>. Meanwhile, a regular employee would likely fill out the I-9 or Employment Eligibility Verification Form<\/a>. For more information on self-employment opportunities, please review the video below from the New York State Youth Leadership Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sIcQPVuw7Ss” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-5px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||0px|false|false” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#000000″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”30px” admin_label=”Entrepreneurship” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_4_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-5px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nIn addition to working as independent contractors or freelancers, undocumented individuals may create a business, such as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) with an ITIN. Pursuing entrepreneurship may provide a more reliable working situation than self-employment. Forming a business structure or an LLC as an undocumented person may be challenging. Therefore, we recommend individuals review the resources below by clicking the buttons and watching the videos below and to the bottom right to learn more about entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n
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\n\nThe Center for Career Engagement and Internships provide career education to students by offering coaching, internships, jobs, and professional connections for success in a transforming global workforce. Students can schedule career advising appointments with the Center for Career Engagement & Internships by logging into Navigate<\/a>. Students can also explore Handshake<\/strong><\/a>, a job posting site uniquely available to Queens College students. The available opportunities include part-time jobs, internships, and full-time opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nFurthermore, the Center for Career Engagement & Internships has an Internship Stipend Fund<\/strong><\/a>, which provides financial assistance to QC students who are participating in unpaid internships in the arts, education, public service, non-profit agencies, and other industries that do not traditionally pay their interns. Undocumented<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>students with ITINs may apply for these funds<\/strong> if they are participating in an unpaid internship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”20px|20px||20px|false|true” border_color_top=”#000000″ border_width_left=”1px” border_color_left=”#000000″ border_width_top_tablet=”1px” border_width_top_phone=”” border_width_top_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_left_tablet=”0px” border_width_left_phone=”” border_width_left_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”30px” content_last_edited=”off|tablet” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Office Information” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_4_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” header_5_font=”Open Sans||||on||||” header_5_text_color=”#000000″ header_5_font_size=”18px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” positioning=”relative” text_orientation=”justified” width=”100%” width_tablet=”auto” width_phone=”auto” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” overflow-x=”visible” overflow-y=”visible” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”15px|10px|15px|10px|false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”justified” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#000000″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Office Information<\/h4>\n
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, New York 11367
Office: King Hall, Room 213 (How to locate our office?<\/a>)
Campus Map<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\nContact Information<\/h4>\n
Phone: 718-997-3990
Email:\u00a0ImmigrantSupport@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>
Instagram:\u00a0@qc_immigrantsupport<\/a>
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Current QC Students: Review this video explainer<\/a> on how to set up an appointment via Navigate.
If students are unavailable during the provided times, they may contact us at ImmigrantSupport@qc.cuny.edu<\/a> and arrange a different meeting time.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Professional Development Resources
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Professional Development Resources<\/h5>\n
ITINs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- New York City ITIN Page<\/a><\/li>\n
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ITIN Page<\/a><\/li>\n
- TheDream.US ITIN Website<\/a><\/li>\n
- Immigrants Rising ITIN Guide<\/a><\/li>\n
- Immigrants Rising ITIN, EIN, & Taxes Guide<\/a><\/li>\n
- Qualitas ITIN Graphic<\/a><\/li>\n
- ITIN Application (W-7 Form)<\/a><\/li>\n
- ITIN Application Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n
- Urban Upbound Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Independent Contracting & Freelancing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- Immigrants Rising’s Self-Employment Guide<\/a><\/li>\n
- NYSYLC’s Self-Employment Guide<\/a><\/li>\n
- Immigrants Rising Getting Started Guide<\/a><\/li>\n
- Napkin Finance Independent Contractor Page<\/a><\/li>\n
- The W-9 Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Nerdwallet’s What is a W-9 Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- NYSYLC’s Guide to Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\n
- Documented’s How to Start a Business Guide<\/a><\/li>\n
- Immigrants Rising’s Entrepreneurship Course<\/a>\n
\n- Topic 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\n
- Topic 2: Marketing & Promotion<\/a><\/li>\n
- Topic 3: Business Structures & Permits<\/a><\/li>\n
- Topic 4: Finance & Capital<\/a><\/li>\n
- Topic 5: Taxes & Next Steps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Queens College<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Center for Career Engagement Website<\/a><\/li>\n
- Internship Stipend Fund Information<\/a><\/li>\n
- Internship Stipend Fund Application<\/a><\/li>\n
- HireQC<\/a><\/li>\n
- Resume Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additional Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- TheDream.US UndocuCareer Options Video<\/a><\/li>\n
- TheDream.US Your Employment Rights<\/a><\/li>\n
- Immigrant Rising’s Life After College Guide<\/a><\/li>\n
- UndocuProfessionals Opportunity Listings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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While professional development and career growth may seem difficult for many undocumented individuals, there are working opportunities for the undocumented community that do not require a work authorization or social security number (SSN). Notably, undocumented individuals may receive an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), which allows them to pursue independent contracting positions, freelance work, and entrepreneurship opportunities.<\/p>\n
We encourage you to visit these websites below to review a list of undocumented-friendly opportunities: The Dream.US list of inclusive internships<\/a>, Immigrant Rising Internships,<\/a> and our virtual board<\/a>, where we included some available opportunities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)<\/a> is a form of tax identification issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Individuals are eligible to receive an ITIN, regardless of their immigration status. An ITIN allows people to work as independent contractors or freelancers. However, it is important to note that an ITIN <\/span>DOES<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>NOT<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0authorize a person to work in the United States or provide eligibility for social security benefits. 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With self-employment opportunities, an individual’s income typically varies, and access to benefits is limited. A way to distinguish between self-employment opportunities and regular employment is the required onboarding paperwork. For instance, a self-employed individual would typically fill out a W-9 Form<\/a>. Meanwhile, a regular employee would likely fill out the I-9 or Employment Eligibility Verification Form<\/a>. For more information on self-employment opportunities, please review the video below from the New York State Youth Leadership Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sIcQPVuw7Ss” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-5px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||0px|false|false” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#000000″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”30px” admin_label=”Entrepreneurship” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_4_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-5px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In addition to working as independent contractors or freelancers, undocumented individuals may create a business, such as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) with an ITIN. Pursuing entrepreneurship may provide a more reliable working situation than self-employment. Forming a business structure or an LLC as an undocumented person may be challenging. 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Students can schedule career advising appointments with the Center for Career Engagement & Internships by logging into Navigate<\/a>. Students can also explore Handshake<\/strong><\/a>, a job posting site uniquely available to Queens College students. The available opportunities include part-time jobs, internships, and full-time opportunities.<\/p>\n Furthermore, the Center for Career Engagement & Internships has an Internship Stipend Fund<\/strong><\/a>, which provides financial assistance to QC students who are participating in unpaid internships in the arts, education, public service, non-profit agencies, and other industries that do not traditionally pay their interns. Undocumented<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>students with ITINs may apply for these funds<\/strong> if they are participating in an unpaid internship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”20px|20px||20px|false|true” border_color_top=”#000000″ border_width_left=”1px” border_color_left=”#000000″ border_width_top_tablet=”1px” border_width_top_phone=”” border_width_top_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_left_tablet=”0px” border_width_left_phone=”” border_width_left_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”30px” content_last_edited=”off|tablet” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Office Information” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_4_font=”Open Sans|600|||on||||” header_5_font=”Open Sans||||on||||” header_5_text_color=”#000000″ header_5_font_size=”18px” 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65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, New York 11367
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Email:\u00a0ImmigrantSupport@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>
Instagram:\u00a0@qc_immigrantsupport<\/a>
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If students are unavailable during the provided times, they may contact us at ImmigrantSupport@qc.cuny.edu<\/a> and arrange a different meeting time.<\/p>\n
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