Center for Immigrant Rights
Comments on Adjustment of Status for Immigrants in T and U Nonimmigrant Status
CLINIC commented on USCIS's proposed rule regarding adjustment of status for legal immigrants that have Tor U visa nonimmigrant status.
A copy of the letter is below.
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Dear Sir or Madam:
Comments on Documents Acceptable for Employment Verification
On February 2, 2009, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) submited comments on the interim rule issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that would require all documents submitted to employers for employment authorization verification purposes to be unexpired.
A copy of the letter is included below.
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Enrolling Undocumented Children in Public Schools and in Catholic Schools
Last updated: September 2009
State and Local Initiatives Targeting the Undocumented
With the collapse of comprehensive immigration reform, much of the immigration debate has shifted to the state and local level. Increasingly, states and localities have enacted anti-immigrant measures, many of which are far reaching, and penalize not only the undocumented, but their families, business owners, and others who interact with them.
Immigration Legislation, Ordinances and Resolutions
The powerpoint presentation discusses state and local actions to combat anti-immigration legislation and ordinances, for example, the Hazelton decision in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. In addition, the presentation discusses the legal standards and challenges to state and local anti-immigrant legislation, ordinances or resolutions.
By Donald Kerwin and Karen Herrling
Know Your Rights at Home and at Work
This two-pager includes tips on the situations under which immigration officials can enter your home. Learn how do you protect yourself if immigration officials show up at your job and what your union may be able to do to help.
At-Risk Reports
At-Risk Reports (2000-2001)
In 2000-2001, CLINIC published a series of reports on immigration issues based on numerous case studies. These are not current reports.
The reports identify, track, and examine the impact of our nation's laws and immigration policies on at-risk immigrants. They illustrate particularly compelling problems faced by immigrants, clear explanations of the law at the root of such problems, and other research.
