Relief Chart: Eligibility for Immigration Relief Despite Criminal Record Issues
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (December 14, 2021)
This chart outlines potential relief eligibility for clients who have criminal records.
Webinar: Cultural Humility and Working with Afghan Clients
American Bar Association • February 9, 2022• 3:00 p.m. EST
This webinar is the second in a series for attorneys and accredited representatives which will cover the topics of working with Afghan clients and cultural humility.
Relaunching the Central American Minors Program: Opportunities to Enhance Child Safety and Family Reunification
Mark Greenberg, Stephanie Heredia, Kira Monin, Celia Reynolds and Essay Workie, Migration Policy Institute (December 2021)
This report examines the relaunch and essential parts of the Central American Minors Program, including expanded eligibility, and provides recommendations for the current version.
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the United We Dream Community
Latinx Immigrant Health Alliance and United We Dream, United We Dream (2021)
This report outlines how the COVID-19 pandemic, fear of deportation and detention, and lack of support from current and past administrations has impacted the health and wellbeing of undocumented youth and adults.
The First Year of the Biden Administration’s Policies on Unaccompanied Children
Kids in Need of Defense (January 11, 2022)
This report provides a summary of Biden’s policies on unaccompanied children in his first year in office and provides recommendations to further address problems within the migration system.
Left in Limbo: Why Special Immigrant Juveniles Need Employment Authorization
Kids in Need of Defense (January 13, 2022)
This brief outlines the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) visa backlog, DHS’ Employment Authorization Document (EAD) policy that prevents SIJS recipients from applying, and provides recommendations to mediate this issue.
What is SIJS?
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (January 12, 2022)
This flyer provides a brief overview of what SIJS is, eligibility requirements, and benefits that are provided to those who qualify.
The trip to the U.S. Southern border is hard, let alone for kids traveling alone
John Burnett, NPR (January 4, 2022)
Migrant children who come to the U.S. seeking asylum find refuge in school despite facing many problems outside of school and in their new country.
Migrant Children Arrive in Pennsylvania Airports, Sparking Debate Over Refugee Resettlement Practices
Raymond G. Lahoud, The National Law Review (January 4, 2022)
After confirming that several unmarked planes carrying minors through the Office of Refugee Resettlement had landed in Pennsylvania, lawmakers and a gubernatorial candidate raised criticism of the practice.
Volunteers help bring normalcy to unaccompanied children in federal custody
Anastasiya Bolton, WFAA (January 5, 2022)
The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights appoints volunteers, along with other professionals, as Child Advocates to provide support to unaccompanied children’s mental health and wellbeing while in federal custody.
Biden says separated migrant families deserve compensation. But in court, the Justice Dept. says they’re not entitled to it.
Maria Sacchetti and Sean Sullivan, The Washington Post (January 12, 2022)
As families separated at the border file lawsuits against the federal government, the current administration’s lawyers argue they are not entitled to monetary compensation and that the cases should be dismissed.
The future of unaccompanied immigrant children in Florida remains uncertain
Camila Hawking, Florida News Times (January 14, 2022)
The federal government has threatened Florida with legal action due to a new set of misleading rules regarding shelters for unaccompanied children.
Why are Latina Moms in New York Reporting Such High Levels of Anxiety and Depression?
Eileen Grench and Jessica Washington, The City (January 17, 2022)
Community programs in New York provide support for Latina mothers who report higher rates of depression and anxiety due to barriers preventing access to services exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Joys and Challenges of Parenting as an Immigrant
Mina Kim, KQED (January 19, 2022)
Immigrant parents face many challenges when raising their children in a new country.
LPS bilingual liaisons help immigrant, refugee families transition
Samantha Bernt, 1011 Now (January 19, 2022)
Lincoln Public School district provides support to newly settled immigrant and refugee families by providing bilingual liaisons who serve as a link to the community and to other resources.
Refugees share their stories as unaccompanied youth coming to U.S. through art
Bryce Airgood, Lansing State Journal (January 19, 2022)
The Samaritas Youth Refugee Art exhibit allows refugee minors to share their experiences through art and helps community members connect with them.
It’s time for the Biden administration to let immigrants know about the public charge rule change
Gabriel R. Sanchez, Brookings (January 19, 2022)
Many immigrant families are not aware that the Trump-era public charge rule has changed under the Biden administration, discouraging them from accessing essential public assistance in fear of facing immigration consequences.
Webinar: Increasing Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Through Community Partnerships
Catholic Legal Immigration Network • March 30, 2022 • 2:00 p.m. EST
This webinar will discuss the basics of integration to allow community partnerships to expand their reach and engage more community members, along with providing recommendations for creating and maintaining effective partnerships.
The psychological effects of forced family separation on asylum-seeking children and parents at the US-Mexico border: A qualitative analysis of medico-legal documents
Kathryn Hampton, Elsa Raker, Hajar Habbach, Linda Camaj Deda, Michele Heisler, and Ranit Mishori; PLOS ONE (November 24, 2021)
This study explored narratives from parents and children separated as a result of the Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy. Data indicated significant negative mental health outcomes even after reunification.
Factsheet: The Department of Homeland Security’s “Protected Areas” Memorandum
National Immigration Law Center (November 17, 2021)
This factsheet reviews the Department of Homeland Security’s new “Protected Areas” memo.
