Many of our students are going through immigration processes and may need a letter.

Do not fall victim to fraud. Properly preparing to pass the GED® exam requires time and effort. Avoid any GED® program that claims you can prepare for the test without attending classes, or that offers you letters simply for enrolling.

Additionally, for students involved in immigration or DACA processes, be aware that there are many fraudulent institutions not recognized by Immigration. NOT all letters from schools offering GED® programs will be accepted by Homeland Security. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services only accepts letters from institutions approved by Homeland Security. The GED® program at Centro Hispano Marista is approved by Homeland Security.

Also, be cautious when choosing your legal representative for DACA or any other immigration process. Make sure you have an immigration attorney who is authorized by the Department of Justice and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) to practice immigration law. Not all notaries are attorneys. Carefully verify who is representing you.

Deferred Action or other judicial support letters—intended to demonstrate that you are a committed and active student—are issued only when both of the following conditions are met:

  1. Successful completion of a recent semester, with full attendance and consistent participation; and

  2. Re-enrollment for the upcoming semester.

These requirements reflect the minimum expectation that you will remain enrolled at Centro Hispano Marista until you obtain your GED.

*If you are a Centro Hispano Marista student involved in immigration processes, it is extremely important that you do not become a dropout. We do not—and cannot—give or renew letters for students who have withdrawn or have been dropped from our program. Please consult your attorney about any potential consequences. You do not want to find yourself without support.

Frequent Asked Questions about letters:

You need to comply with the two requirements below to request a letter:

  1. Successfully complete a recent class semester (attend to classes, complete at least 80% of homework materials, take final test)
  2. Be enrolled for the next semester (to demonstrate you are serious about your studies)

No exceptions are made.

We will process letters at the end of the month. You can request it within the first three weeks of each month. The process involves the next steps:

  1. Student’s request the letter with all the information required to an administrator.  Please do not ask for a letter if you do not comply with the requirements, to make the process more efficient for everyone. No exceptions are made.
  2. Verification that you comply with the two requirements when requesting the letter.
  3. Signing and returning a document that we will send you, where you understand that we will monitor your progress and that we will drop you out if you do not follow the agreement. Remember we will be very transparent with immigration officers if they verify your information at any time.
  4. Review your address and other information.
  5. If you ask for more than a letter in a year, there is a processing fee of $10 for each letter you request.

No. You must complete a semester RECENTLY, so you will have to wait until the semester is over and enroll to the following semester to comply with the requirements. This is why we do not recommend to abandon the program until you get your diploma. This guarantees that you will hold an active status in our system at any time.

We will consider effort and attendance, therefore, it may count.

It wouldn’t be fair for those students who do put the time and effort to comply with the requirements. The answer is no.

We need to show evidence and prove at any moment that you are a serious student and not someone that just enroll to get the letter and leave.  This is why we earn the validation and can help hundreds of DACA students who are doing everything right.

We do not recommend it, but check with your immigration lawyer. If we cannot prove you are an active students with dates and material covered when asked, you will ultimately pay the consequences for not waiting until having the right letter and documentation.

Our “semesters” are now shorter and more frequent than before (spring, summer, and fall), so we recommend you apply for DACA with the right letter we provide you. All your DACA classmates go through the same process. Our recommendation, do it the right way, so you don’t have any problems later on.

Yes, at anytime! We will be happy to help you! However, due to the amount of letters requested, we will process them at the end of the month.

*There is a processing fee for each letter you ask extra within a year.

Yes. We recommend that you take your studies seriously and do not leave until you graduate.

No, you don’t need our letter anymore and you do not need to reenroll! Once you obtain your GED, send a copy of your diploma and transcript to your lawyers, so they can update your file. You will be able to renew your DACA as long as the program remains in place.

*If you are going through an immigration process, be proactive!  Follow the rules and remember that some semesters fill out quickly. If you know you will need a letter, do not wait until the last week to request it. We want to help you, but you need to be responsible and enroll during the registration period.