Opportunities

What You Need to Know About the Dora v. Sessions, Ms. L v. ICE, and M.M.M. v. Sessions Preliminary Settlement Agreement

Catholic Legal Immigration Network , Inc. (October 19, 2018)

On Oct. 9, a federal court preliminarily approved a settlement agreement between plaintiffs and the government in three cases challenging the government’s family separation policies: Dora v. Sessions, Ms. L v. ICE, and M.M.M. v. Sessions. The settlement will allow parents whose credible or reasonable fear interviews were denied after having their children taken from them to have their claims re-evaluated. This webinar will explain the terms of the preliminary settlement agreement and who can benefit from this agreement. Registration closes on October 18^th.

Protecting Immigrant Families Promotional Toolkit

National Immigrant Law Center & CLASP

Spread the word about the proposed changes to the “public charge” rule to your networks. CLASP created a comprehensive digital toolkit for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram — complete with 1) sample social media, 2) graphics, and 3) a sample e-blast for your email lists.

Stop Family Detention: Submit a Public Comment

Families Belong Together Campaign

Submit a comment from your perspective about why you oppose the Trump administration’s new regulations to indefinitely detain children, lower standards of care in immigration jails, and remove legal protections from minors seeking safety in the U.S.

Justice for Immigrants National Conference

December 5th-7th, 2018

The U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Justice for Immigrants (JFI) campaign is convening a national conference in Crystal City, VA on December 5-7, 2018. The JFI Conference will offer an opportunity to discuss the current migration policy landscape and organize our advocacy efforts as we face a new Congress in 2019.

Webinar: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Hot Topics

Immigration Legal Resource Center (September 27, 2018)

This webinar will provide an overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, a humanitarian form of immigration relief for children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected by a parent. Other issues will be discussed, including trends in USCIS adjudications and immigration courts. Registration closes September 26th.

Please Join Us for a Webinar on 9/27: Supporting Immigrant Students in Universities

Appleseed (September 27th, 2018)

A webinar on supporting immigrant students in universities, with the aim of promoting network-based collaboration on issues facing immigrants and refugees.

Combatting Immigration Services Fraud

Sept. 11, 2018 | 2–3:30 p.m. ET | Free Webinar

CLINIC staff attorney, Christy Williams will lead a panel discussion on how advocates and state officials can work together to protect their communities from immigration services fraud. This training will discuss CLINIC’s research into consumer fraud related to immigration services and the need for resourceful mechanisms that empower immigrants to defend themselves from notario fraud.

Join Us on 8/29 for a Free Live Chat About Kids Waiting for Families

International Social Service-USA (August 29, 2018)

Join ISS staff for a #KidsAreWaiting Live Chat with the ISS-USA Staff on Wed, August 29th from 1-2pm EST. They will answer questions about our cross-border services that benefit waiting children and families.

Job and Internship Opportunities with ASAP

Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (August 2018)

International Rescue Committee (July 2018)