Other/General
Information for Asylees and Refugees
Refugees naturalize at a higher rate than other, non-refugee immigrants, yet they often face serious challenges in the naturalization process due to advanced age, disabilities, low income, limited English proficiency, and low levels of literacy. Refugees also face challenges to civic participation such as language and cultural barriers, unfamiliarity with U.S. civic institutions, and reluctance to get involved in community affairs due to negative experiences in their native countries.
Immigration Law Basics
How much do you know about immigration law?
Learn more about the state of immigration law and immigration law terminology,
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Ten Immigration Myths
This document addresses ten immigration myths. It provides information from a variety of resources in order to clarify these common misconceptions. Click here to view Ten Immigration Myths.
Immigration Issues and Need for Reform
CLINIC has created a general presentation on immigration issues for immigrant advocates who are not legal professionals in an effort to increase their understanding of the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
To view the presentation, click here.
Litigation Assessment
With the support of the Four Freedoms Fund, and in conjunction with other immigrant right organizations,[1] CLINIC is tracking trends in immigration enforcement abuse in order to form a litigation strategy. To support this goal, CLINIC is asking affiliates to share information about cases that may be in need of litigation before state, local, and federal court systems.
Fee Waiver Form for Asylees & Refugees
Purpose and Use of the Form
This form was created by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) in August 2007 and is based on previous forms created by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, and CLINIC.
CLINIC's 13th Annual Convening
Registration is now open for CLINIC’s 13th Annual Convening in New Orleans, LA at the JW Marriot in the French Quarter. With the economy still lagging, trainings can be a burden on any program’s budget, but the CLINIC Annual Convening should not be missed. Plan to be in New Orleans May 19-21.
CLINIC Executive Director Talks Immigration
CLINIC Executive Director Maria Odom talks with Tu Companero Catolico about immigration and her new role at CLINIC.
