- Driver’s License:
Currently, undocumented immigrants are unable to obtain a driver’s license in this state. No bill is currently being debated regarding this matter. Also, please visit the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles website for more information on how to obtain a driver’s license.
- In-State Tuition:
- Education:
Immigrant Friendly Colleges: Most New Jersey colleges consider a student’s immigration status as part of the admissions process. However, students might have to pay out-of-state or international tuition in order to attend. Please talk to the admissions office of the school you wish to attend as it varies with each school.
Sussex County Community College charges Sussex County tuition rates to all students who reside in the county.
Only two colleges; County College of Morris and Warren County Community College do not accept undocumented students. Source
Scholarships: Visit MALDEF for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number. Please contact your local organizations for more information.
The Roothbert Fund, Inc Scholarship does not ask for proof of citizenship.
- Senators:
Position on Immigration:
Statement on the Senate Passage of Immigration Bill:
“I voted for the Senate bill because it presents a realistic and comprehensive reform of our nation’s immigration laws. It strengthens border security, increases employer oversight and sanctions, establishes a limited guest worker program, and creates a path to earned legalization for undocumented workers.” Source
Position on the DREAM Act: Voted “Yes” to Proceed on October 24, 2007
Position on Immigration:
“The struggle for realistic and comprehensive immigration reform continues to this day, but real progress has been made in the past year. I have been working with my colleagues to create and pass legislation that would enhance border security, while also providing a legitimate way for the estimated 12 million undocumented workers to come out of the shadows and earn United States citizenship. These undocumented workers must pass a series of strict and critical benchmarks, such as paying fines, learning English, and waiting at the back of the citizenship line, behind those who have pursued legal means of attaining citizenship.” Source
Position on the DREAM Act:
“The students this legislation would help love the United States, which might be the only home they’ve ever known so they’ve followed the rules, worked hard in school and now they want to serve this country in the military or get a higher education,” said Sen. Menendez. “They did not make the decision to enter this country in an undocumented fashion, their parents made that decision. We should not punish children for the sins of their parents. Those children that would qualify for the DREAM Act should be permitted to continue their pursuit of the American Dream.” Source
- U.S. Representatives:
Andrews, Robert E. – D
Ferguson, Michael – R
Frelinghuysen, Rodney – R
Garrett, Scott – R
Holt, Rush – D
LoBiondo, Frank – R
Position on Immigration:
“The legislation before the Senate this week – which would grant automatic legal status to those who illegally entered our country and break our laws to remain here – is the very definition of amnesty. If the amnesty principles remain as proposed, the Senate should and must defeat the bill. I would be the first to vote against an amnesty bill should it be presented to the House of Representatives.”
State News Service
May 23, 2007
- Immigration Organizations:
American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey
Interfaith Refugee Action Team
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