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Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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  • Dec 29, 2008: Help Educate Catholics on Immigration Issues
    Dec 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...
  • Apr 20, 2001: At-Risk Reports
    Apr 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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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

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Catholic Social Teaching

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  • Oct 16, 2013: What the Bishops Are Saying - New York
    Oct 16, 2013: Op Ed in USA Today by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York and President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - June 9, 2013 Op Ed in the Wall Street Journal by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Immigration and the Welcoming Church - October 18, 2013
  • Oct 16, 2013: What the Bishops Are Saying - New Jersey
    Oct 16, 2013:   The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform - May 24, 2013
  • Oct 16, 2013: What the Bishops Are Saying - Minnesota
    Oct 16, 2013: An Open Letter to MN Congresspersons: A Christian Call for Immigration Reform - June 26, 2013 Archbishop Nienstedt urges immigration reform - September 4, 2013    

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Citizenship

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  • Nov 22, 2011: Naturalization Group Application Workshops
    Nov 22, 2011: Held on November 17, 2011.  What are the benefits of naturalization group application workshops?  How can you plan for a successful event?  This webinar discusses workshop models and approaches; planning for a workshop; and stages of the workshop event.  Speakers also provide tips for working with the media and recruiting volunteers.  The presenters are Laura Burdick, Naturalization Project...
  • Nov 8, 2011: Strategies for Naturalizing the Most Vulnerable Applicants Webinar
    Nov 8, 2011: Held on September 12, 2011.  This webinar discusses several key strategies for helping vulnerable applicants overcome barriers in the naturalization process.  Topics include disability waivers, reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, due consideration on the citizenship test, and fee waivers for low-income applicants.  The presenters are Laura Burdick, Naturalization Project...
  • Aug 12, 2011: Creating a Citizenship Preparation Program
    Aug 12, 2011: Citizenship test preparation and quality legal services go hand in hand in assisting an immigrant along the path to citizenship. A prospective bill for comprehensive immigration reform will most likely bring changes in legal and language requirements for citizenship. It is the job of all legal service providers and teaching professionals working with the foreign born to anticipate these...

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Program Management

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  • Mar 30, 2012: Comments Regarding Proposed Changes to Regulations Governing Recognition and...
    Mar 30, 2012: The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) submitted these comments on March 30, 2012 in response to the Executive Office for Immigration Review’s (EOIR) proposal to amend the regulations governing the recognition of organizations and accreditation of representatives who appear before EOIR.
  • Mar 26, 2012: Making Technology Work for Your Program Part 2: Effectively Using Social Media...
    Mar 26, 2012: Join us for Part 2 in a four part series as we talk about how best to use social media and outreach tech tools to increase the visibility of your program on the internet.  We'll compare the current options such as blogging, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter and examine the pluses and minuses of using each one.  We'll also talk about sources for tech support, particularly for non-profits. Held...
  • Mar 26, 2012: Making Technology Work for Your Program Part 1: Introduction to Office...
    Mar 26, 2012: Join us for Part 1 in a four part series as we explore quick and easy tech upgrades your program can make to improve communication and service to the community . We'll talk about technological changes coming down the pike from USCIS and why it is important to get a jump start on planning for those today. We will also hear from several members of CLINIC staff give tips on how best to access...

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State/Local

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Inadmissibility and Waivers

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  • Jan 10, 2013: Update on Provisional Waivers for Unlawful Presence Webinar
    Jan 10, 2013: This webinar discussed the recent final regulation implementing the provisional waivers for unlawful presence. Click here to view the PowerPoint slides. Held on January 8, 2013.
  • Jan 10, 2013: USCIS Finalizes Regulation on Provisional Waivers for Unlawful Presence
    Jan 10, 2013: On January 3, 2013, the USCIS finalized its regulation regarding the adjudication of waivers for those who are consular processing and would be triggering the unlawful presence ground of inadmissibility.  The rule provides a process by which the agency will adjudicate these waivers before the applicants leave for their immigrant visa interview.  The procedure would be available only to immediate...
  • Jun 1, 2012: Comments on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for...
    Jun 1, 2012: On January 9, 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced its intention to change its current process for filing and adjudicating certain applications for waivers of inadmissibility filed in connection with an immediate relative immigrant petition.  On April 2, 2012, the agency issued proposed regulations to allow certain applicants to apply for and receive a provisional...

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Building Welcoming Communities

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  • Aug 12, 2011: Creating a Citizenship Preparation Program
    Aug 12, 2011: Citizenship test preparation and quality legal services go hand in hand in assisting an immigrant along the path to citizenship. A prospective bill for comprehensive immigration reform will most likely bring changes in legal and language requirements for citizenship. It is the job of all legal service providers and teaching professionals working with the foreign born to anticipate these...
  • Nov 19, 2010: How to Establish and Develop a Successful ESL Program
    Nov 19, 2010: Held Nov. 16, 2010 Due to an increasing need for quality English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship Test Preparation classes, many community-based organizations are interested in starting their own language learning programs. Combining CLINIC’s key components for program management and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages’ (TESOL) Standards for Adult Education ESL Programs,...
  • Oct 21, 2010: The Mechanics of English Language Learning
    Oct 21, 2010: Held October 21, 2010 This is part 2 of a 3-part series on language access.

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