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Administrative ReliefView all the Administrative Relief resources
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Nov 19, 2014: Administrative Relief (AR) ResourcesNov 19, 2014: If you need help with Administrative Relief, click here for the affiliate directory. Click Here for Affiliate Only Material
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Comprehensive Immigration ReformView all the Comprehensive Immigration Reform resources
View all the Comprehensive Immigration Reform resources
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Sep 30, 2013: Asylee InformationSep 30, 2013: In recent years, more than 24,000 people from over 100 nations have been granted asylum in the United States. Asylees have often suffered from persecution in their country of origin, forced migration, detention in the United States, and the uncertainty of the asylum adjudication process. Most confront systemic and bureaucratic barriers to resettlement and integration, and need well-coordinated...
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Sep 27, 2013: Why Comprehensive Immigration Reform is Good for the States (Without Footnotes...Sep 27, 2013:
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Unaccompanied Immigrant ChildrenView all the Unaccompanied Immigrant Children resources
View all the Unaccompanied Immigrant Children resources
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Sep 26, 2014: Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project: Protecting Unaccompanied ChildrenSep 26, 2014: By Ilissa Mira
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Sep 26, 2014: Advocates’ Letter to Vice President Biden About Representation of Children and...Sep 26, 2014:
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)View all the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) resources
View all the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) resources
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Dec 18, 2014: Executive Action Expanding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...Dec 18, 2014: Visit CLINIC's Administrative Relief Center
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Oct 27, 2014: Update on DACA (October 2014)Oct 27, 2014: By Ilissa Mira The Ombudsman’s Office met with CLINIC and other immigration advocates to discuss developments regarding DACA and reports from the field. This article provides updates on a variety of issues related to DACA eligibility and adjudication. USCIS Statistics
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Catholic Social TeachingView all the Catholic Social Teaching resources
View all the Catholic Social Teaching resources
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Dec 29, 2008: Help Educate Catholics on Immigration IssuesDec 29, 2008: On May 10, 2005, the U.S. Catholic Bishops launched the Justice for Immigrants (JFI) Campaign in an effort to educate Catholics, including Catholic public officials, and other people of good will, about Catholic social teaching concerning immigrants. The goals of the Campaign are to raise the awareness about the positive contributions of immigrants to our society and to advocate for changes in...
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Dec 22, 2008: Statements of Pope Benedict XVI Regarding ImmigrationDec 22, 2008: Words from His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, Regarding Immigration during His Apostolic Journey to the United States April 15-20 2008
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CitizenshipView all the Citizenship resources
View all the Citizenship resources
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Oct 22, 2013: Recent Circuit Court Cases on Derivation and AcquisitionOct 22, 2013: Recent Circuit Court Cases on Derivation and Acquisition By Jennie Guilfoyle and Debbie Smith Derivation of Citizenship Derivative citizenship under former INA § 321(a) does not require LPR status prior to turning 18, as long as the individual was residing in the United States before age 18, the Second Circuit held on August 12, 2013. Nwozuzu v. Holder (2d Cir. 2013)
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Feb 19, 2013: OMB Control Number 1615-0052, comments to USCIS proposed N-400, Docket ID 2008-...Feb 19, 2013: CLINIC and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) have shared comments with USCIS concerning proposed changes to N-400, Application for Naturalization, and accompanying instructions.
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Jan 28, 2013: Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration ReformJan 28, 2013: This morning the New York Times published a bi-partisan statement of principles outlining four goals of immigration reform. CLINIC welcomes this bi-partisan leadership in keeping the conversation moving. The principles include a path to citizenship and relief for agricultural workers and highly skilled graduates. The Senators also outline plans for continued enforcement along the border as...
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Program ManagementView all the Program Management resources
View all the Program Management resources
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Aug 13, 2014: How to Create a Citizenship Education ProgramAug 13, 2014: Are you interested in providing more comprehensive citizenship and immigrant integration services? Join us for this free webinar on citizenship education programs. We discuss how and why legal service providers are well-positioned to offer citizenship classes; present key components of a successful citizenship education program; provide resources and next steps for implementing a program; and...
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Jun 23, 2014: Catholic Charities of Indianapolis Expands its Welcome to New AmericansJun 23, 2014: By Jeff Chenoweth Director, Capacity Building Section
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May 14, 2014: Webinar: Establishing a Strong Case Management System: Part IIMay 14, 2014: A strong case management system is key to a healthy immigration legal program. A strong case management system helps ensure consistency, uniformity, and a high quality of work. It balances the interests of the client in getting the best and speediest representation with those of the agency in providing services efficiently. Join us for Part II of this series. It will focus on case file...
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State/LocalView all the State/Local resources
View all the State/Local resources
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Jan 31, 2014: State Laws Extending Driving Privileges to All Residents - MarylandJan 31, 2014: Bill/Statute: MD TRANS § 16–122 Year Law Enacted: 2013 Effective Date: January 1, 2014 Name of Document Issued: Driver's License
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Jan 31, 2014: State Laws Extending Driving Privileges to ALL Residents (January 2014)Jan 31, 2014: Driver’s licenses play a critical role in American society and enable us to participate more fully and productively in our communities. Most of us rely on cars to get ourselves and our families to work, school, the hospital, the grocery store, and church. In addition to facilitating transportation, driver’s licenses enhance public safety by ensuring that all drivers...
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Jan 31, 2014: State Laws Extending Driving Privileges to All Residents - IllinoisJan 31, 2014: Bill/Statute: SB 957 Year Law Enacted: 2013 Effective Date: November 28, 2013 Name of Document Issued: Temporary Visitor Driver’s License (TVDL)
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Inadmissibility and WaiversView all the Inadmissibility and Waivers resources
View all the Inadmissibility and Waivers resources
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Oct 22, 2013: New Policy on Minors and False Claims to U.S. CitizenshipOct 22, 2013: New Policy on Minors and False Claims to U.S. Citizenship By Sarah Bronstein
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Oct 22, 2013: BIA Affirms Effect of Entry with False Claim of CitizenshipOct 22, 2013: BIA Affirms Effect of Entry with False Claim of Citizenship By Charles Wheeler
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Oct 1, 2013: Update from the NBC on Provisional WaiversOct 1, 2013: On September 26-27, 2013, CLINIC conducted a two-day training in Kansas City on provisional adjudication of unlawful presence waivers. The training included a presentation by Robert Blackwood, Assistant Section Director for Adjudications at the National Benefits Center (NBC), who gave an update on the waiver adjudication process at the NBC and answered questions from training participants. A...
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Asylum, Refugee and Other Humanitarian ReliefView all the Asylum, Refugee and Other Humanitarian Relief resources
View all the Asylum, Refugee and Other Humanitarian Relief resources
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Mar 23, 2015: Overseas Refugee Processing Program for Central American Minors – Educational...Mar 23, 2015:
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Feb 26, 2015: Minutes of February 12, 2015 NSC Teleconference on Refugee/Asylee IssuesFeb 26, 2015: Document Production Q. Can you please clarify whether refugees, because they are statutorily exempt from having to pay the I-485 filing fees, are eligible to file an I-131 and/or I-765 at no additional charge when filed concurrently with an I-485 application to adjust status? Please also clarify whether a refugee may file an I-131 or I-765 at no additional charge after the I-485 initial filing,...
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Family-based ImmigrationView all the Family-based Immigration resources
View all the Family-based Immigration resources
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Jun 26, 2013: Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMAJun 26, 2013: Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA By Jennie Guilfoyle and Susan Schreiber
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Apr 20, 2001: At-Risk ReportsApr 20, 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...
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Immigrant IntegrationView all the Immigrant Integration resources
View all the Immigrant Integration resources
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Jun 10, 2013: Volunteer Management ToolkitJun 10, 2013: Many tasks in an immigration legal services program can be completed by volunteers. Using volunteers when possible frees up staff time that can be devoted to offering more services to clients. This toolkit contains helpful information on how best to use volunteers in your program, how to recruit and retain volunteers, and how to incorporate them into your program’s plan for the passage of...
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Jul 16, 2012: Citizenship for Elders: Issues and Options in Test PreparationJul 16, 2012: The citizenship test, especially the English language requirement, often poses a major challenge for older applicants. How can citizenship teachers and program administrators best meet the special needs of an older learner? What are the best strategies for success? Join us for this webinar about promising practices in instruction and program design for elders in your community. We will also...
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Jun 1, 2012: Citizenship for Elders: Issues and Options in Test Preparation, 2nd Edition (...Jun 1, 2012: Citizenship for Elders is a unique handbook for teachers and administrators on creating and managing a citizenship program for the older learner. This handbook brings together the observations and insights of teachers from across the country on older learners from a wide range of cultures.
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Religious ImmigrationView all the Religious Immigration resources
View all the Religious Immigration resources
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Dec 14, 2016: Meet Chris Ross, RIS Staff AttorneyDec 14, 2016: Chris Ross joined CLINIC in January 2015. Prior to joining RIS, he worked on immigration policy. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law and is a member of the Maryland State Bar.
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Dec 14, 2016: Outlook for 2017: The R-1 Visa and permanent residenceDec 14, 2016: There are many concerns about how immigration policy will change and evolve in the U.S. in 2017. There will be a new administration and new staff responsible for managing the laws, regulations and policies of our country. International religious workers serving the church in the U.S. will not be immune from changes that may occur.
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Dec 14, 2016: Changed USCIS filing fees take effect Dec. 23, 2016Dec 14, 2016: A new schedule of filing fees from USCIS takes effect Dec. 23, 2016. Applications or petitions mailed, postmarked, or otherwise filed on or after Dec. 23, 2016 must include the new fee. Below is a list of the most common petitions and applications used by religious workers and the current and new fee schedule: Form Current Fee New Fee – 12/23/2016 I-129 Petition
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Detention and RemovalView all the Detention and Removal resources
View all the Detention and Removal resources
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Apr 27, 2015: Advocates’ Letter to DHS Secretary Calling For Fair and Just EnforcementApr 27, 2015: