415 Michigan Ave., NE
Suite 150
Washington, DC 20017
202.635.2556
202.635.2649 fax
media inquiries:
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Suite 150
Washington, DC 20017
202.635.2556
202.635.2649 fax
media inquiries:
e-mail me
(202) 635-5810
POST-KATRINA NEWSLETTERS
-Issue 1, November 22, 2005
-Issue 2, December 5, 2005
-Issue 3, December 19, 2005
-Issue 4, January 9, 2006
-Issue 5, January 26, 2006
-Issue 6, February 13, 2006
-Issue 7, February 27, 2006
-Issue 8, March 20, 2006
-Issue 9, April 4, 2006
-Issue 10, June 1, 2006
-Issue 11, July 13, 2006
-Issue 12, August 23, 2006
-Issue 13, October 12, 2006
-Issue 14, April, 2007
Subscribe via e-mail
CLINIC RESOURCES FOR ADVOCATES
-An Advocate's Manual for Solving Employment
Problems in Louisiana and Mississippi doc | pdf
-Know Your Work Rights Handout
-Keep Good Records Handout
English | Spanish
-Right to be Paid Handout
-Los Derechos de Trabajadores Immigrantes
brochure | handout
-NEW FEMA disaster assistance for immigrants
English | Spanish
BY OTHER GROUPS
-Amici Brief, State of Lousiana v. Barrientos, on
undocumented immigrants driving.
-EJC Worker Rights Intake Form (English-Spanish)
-NELP's Fact Sheet for Workers.
Day Laborers Approached by Police
Right to Remain Silent Forms
English | Spanish
-NILC's Know Your Rights Materials:
Know Your Rights at Home and at Work
English | Spanish
If You Arrested or Detained by Immigration
English | Spanish | Chinese
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSA's)
-Workers' Health and Safety (English/Spanish)
-Fill Out Change of Address Forms
(English/Spanish)
Important Links
-www.katrinalegalaid.org
-National Immigration Law Center Katrina Page
-United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS)
Katrina Website
USCIS Katrina Flier
-Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster
Assistance FAQ's
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
-Issue 1, November 22, 2005
-Issue 2, December 5, 2005
-Issue 3, December 19, 2005
-Issue 4, January 9, 2006
-Issue 5, January 26, 2006
-Issue 6, February 13, 2006
-Issue 7, February 27, 2006
-Issue 8, March 20, 2006
-Issue 9, April 4, 2006
-Issue 10, June 1, 2006
-Issue 11, July 13, 2006
-Issue 12, August 23, 2006
-Issue 13, October 12, 2006
-Issue 14, April, 2007
Subscribe via e-mail
CLINIC RESOURCES FOR ADVOCATES
-An Advocate's Manual for Solving Employment
Problems in Louisiana and Mississippi doc | pdf
-Know Your Work Rights Handout
-Keep Good Records Handout
English | Spanish
-Right to be Paid Handout
-Los Derechos de Trabajadores Immigrantes
brochure | handout
-NEW FEMA disaster assistance for immigrants
English | Spanish
BY OTHER GROUPS
-Amici Brief, State of Lousiana v. Barrientos, on
undocumented immigrants driving.
-EJC Worker Rights Intake Form (English-Spanish)
-NELP's Fact Sheet for Workers.
Day Laborers Approached by Police
Right to Remain Silent Forms
English | Spanish
-NILC's Know Your Rights Materials:
Know Your Rights at Home and at Work
English | Spanish
If You Arrested or Detained by Immigration
English | Spanish | Chinese
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSA's)
-Workers' Health and Safety (English/Spanish)
-Fill Out Change of Address Forms
(English/Spanish)
Important Links
-www.katrinalegalaid.org
-National Immigration Law Center Katrina Page
-United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS)
Katrina Website
USCIS Katrina Flier
-Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster
Assistance FAQ's
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
NOTICES and ARTICLES
-Amici Brief, State of Lousiana v. Barrientos,
on undocumented immigrants driving.
-Kerwin, Donald "Two Disasters"
Commonweal, May 19, 2006
-Bishop DiMarzio publishes an op-ed in the
Times-Picayune calling for the government to
develop a policy on undocumented victims of
disasters.
-Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio (Chair, CLINIC
Board) and Bishop Gerald Barnes (Chair,
USCCB) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Michael
Chertoff requesting that DHS implement a policy
of suspending immigration arrests and
enforcement based on lack of status during
times of disaster and national or state
emergency.
-IRS Releases two press releases on
"Reconstructing Your Records" and "Substitute
W-2s for Hurricane Victims."
-BICE Supervision Reporting Requirements for
New Orleans, 2006.
-IRS NOTICE: FEMA aid does not add to taxable
income.
site updated: 9/20/07
comments/questions?
-Amici Brief, State of Lousiana v. Barrientos,
on undocumented immigrants driving.
-Kerwin, Donald "Two Disasters"
Commonweal, May 19, 2006
-Bishop DiMarzio publishes an op-ed in the
Times-Picayune calling for the government to
develop a policy on undocumented victims of
disasters.
-Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio (Chair, CLINIC
Board) and Bishop Gerald Barnes (Chair,
USCCB) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Michael
Chertoff requesting that DHS implement a policy
of suspending immigration arrests and
enforcement based on lack of status during
times of disaster and national or state
emergency.
-IRS Releases two press releases on
"Reconstructing Your Records" and "Substitute
W-2s for Hurricane Victims."
-BICE Supervision Reporting Requirements for
New Orleans, 2006.
-IRS NOTICE: FEMA aid does not add to taxable
income.
site updated: 9/20/07
comments/questions?
photo: Mirna Torres
Martin Gutierrez, Director of
Hispanic Outreach &
Immigration/Refugee Services
Catholic Charities Arch. of
New Orleans, tours his
mother's Katrina-damaged
house with Hiroko Kusuda, a
CLINIC detention attorney and
Don Kerwin (right), CLINIC's
Executive Director in January,
2006. (photo: Mirna Torres)
Hispanic Outreach &
Immigration/Refugee Services
Catholic Charities Arch. of
New Orleans, tours his
mother's Katrina-damaged
house with Hiroko Kusuda, a
CLINIC detention attorney and
Don Kerwin (right), CLINIC's
Executive Director in January,
2006. (photo: Mirna Torres)
* employed in five cities two additional immigration attorneys and three
paralegals working towards Board of Immigration Appeals accredited
representative status;
* increased “know your rights” presentations and direct legal
representation for immigrants in detention and removal proceedings;
* served over 2,600 newcomers with immigration and other legal
support, including naturalization, family reunification and employment
authorization applications;
* published an An Advocate's Manual for Solving Employment
Problems in Louisiana and Mississippi (doc | pdf);
* provided three specialized immigration training to improve direct legal
services and project management; and
* conducted site visits for training and management consultation at all
five participating project agencies;
paralegals working towards Board of Immigration Appeals accredited
representative status;
* increased “know your rights” presentations and direct legal
representation for immigrants in detention and removal proceedings;
* served over 2,600 newcomers with immigration and other legal
support, including naturalization, family reunification and employment
authorization applications;
* published an An Advocate's Manual for Solving Employment
Problems in Louisiana and Mississippi (doc | pdf);
* provided three specialized immigration training to improve direct legal
services and project management; and
* conducted site visits for training and management consultation at all
five participating project agencies;
GULF COAST IMMIGRATION PROJECT
Case Study
Mr. R- is a lawful permanent resident living in Biloxi. While driving, he was
stopped by what he assumed to be police or U.S. border patrol agents. Two
men dressed in dark blue clothing and driving a dark blue SUV asked him to get
out of his car and give them his driver’s license and other documents. Mr. R-
gave the men his wallet with $200, driver’s license, and green card which he
had just renewed. The two men took the cash and documents drove off.
Catholic Social & Community Services’ (CSCS) immigration caseworker assisted
Mr. R- in filing with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for a replacement of
his stolen green card. The caseworker assisted Mr. R- as a victim of crime by
accompanying him to the police department to correct his first police report
because important details had been omitted due to language barriers. The local
Latin American Association was informed of the crime as it was documenting
an increase in this type of perpetration. Later, the victim called CSCS to inform
them that he had a received his green card replacement and that the Biloxi
Police Department had suspects in his case.
Updates on the Gulf Coast Immigration Project
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) is actively working to
protect immigrants' rights in the areas afflicted by Hurricane Katrina. In October
2006, CLINIC launched its Gulf Coast Immigration Project with generous funding
from Catholic Charities USA and other donors. The project supports the addition
of extra immigration counselors in five affected communities: New Orleans,
Baton Rouge, and Lafayette, Louisiana and Biloxi and Jackson, Mississippi.
Staff are involved in assisting immigrants with a host of immigration, housing,
employment, law enforcement and detention issues.
The Gulf Coast Immigration Project completed its first year on September 30,
2007. In the year, the project:
Recovery from the massive displacement and destruction brings with it social
and political questions. Immigrants play a particularly important role in revitalizing
the area.
However, because of the major changes this disaster has brought, many
immigrants struggle to cope with legal questions. Many survivors and re-
builders:
• lost all their documentation, including immigration forms.
• are out of touch with relevant government agencies.
• fear accepting public assistance because they think they will be deemed a
"public charge."
• have not been paid for their labor or given proper health and safety training.
• do not know whether to approach the authorities for help.
CLINIC is working with lawyers, social service providers, and labor leaders on
the ground to reach immigrants there. It is developing ways to provide clinical
support to those with claims against employers or in need of immigration legal
help.
Case Study
Mr. R- is a lawful permanent resident living in Biloxi. While driving, he was
stopped by what he assumed to be police or U.S. border patrol agents. Two
men dressed in dark blue clothing and driving a dark blue SUV asked him to get
out of his car and give them his driver’s license and other documents. Mr. R-
gave the men his wallet with $200, driver’s license, and green card which he
had just renewed. The two men took the cash and documents drove off.
Catholic Social & Community Services’ (CSCS) immigration caseworker assisted
Mr. R- in filing with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for a replacement of
his stolen green card. The caseworker assisted Mr. R- as a victim of crime by
accompanying him to the police department to correct his first police report
because important details had been omitted due to language barriers. The local
Latin American Association was informed of the crime as it was documenting
an increase in this type of perpetration. Later, the victim called CSCS to inform
them that he had a received his green card replacement and that the Biloxi
Police Department had suspects in his case.
Updates on the Gulf Coast Immigration Project
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) is actively working to
protect immigrants' rights in the areas afflicted by Hurricane Katrina. In October
2006, CLINIC launched its Gulf Coast Immigration Project with generous funding
from Catholic Charities USA and other donors. The project supports the addition
of extra immigration counselors in five affected communities: New Orleans,
Baton Rouge, and Lafayette, Louisiana and Biloxi and Jackson, Mississippi.
Staff are involved in assisting immigrants with a host of immigration, housing,
employment, law enforcement and detention issues.
The Gulf Coast Immigration Project completed its first year on September 30,
2007. In the year, the project:
Recovery from the massive displacement and destruction brings with it social
and political questions. Immigrants play a particularly important role in revitalizing
the area.
However, because of the major changes this disaster has brought, many
immigrants struggle to cope with legal questions. Many survivors and re-
builders:
• lost all their documentation, including immigration forms.
• are out of touch with relevant government agencies.
• fear accepting public assistance because they think they will be deemed a
"public charge."
• have not been paid for their labor or given proper health and safety training.
• do not know whether to approach the authorities for help.
CLINIC is working with lawyers, social service providers, and labor leaders on
the ground to reach immigrants there. It is developing ways to provide clinical
support to those with claims against employers or in need of immigration legal
help.
415 Michigan Ave., NE
Suite 150
Washington, DC 20017
202.635.2556
202.635.2649 fax
media inquiries:
e-mail me
(202) 635-5810
Suite 150
Washington, DC 20017
202.635.2556
202.635.2649 fax
media inquiries:
e-mail me
(202) 635-5810
POST-KATRINA NEWSLETTERS
-Issue 1, November 22, 2005
-Issue 2, December 5, 2005
-Issue 3, December 19, 2005
-Issue 4, January 9, 2006
-Issue 5, January 26, 2006
-Issue 6, February 13, 2006
-Issue 7, February 27, 2006
-Issue 8, March 20, 2006
-Issue 9, April 4, 2006
-Issue 10, June 1, 2006
-Issue 11, July 13, 2006
-Issue 12, August 23, 2006
-Issue 13, October 12, 2006
-Issue 14, April, 2007
Subscribe via e-mail
CLINIC RESOURCES FOR ADVOCATES
-An Advocate's Manual for Solving Employment
Problems in Louisiana and Mississippi doc | pdf
-Know Your Work Rights Handout
-Keep Good Records Handout
English | Spanish
-Right to be Paid Handout
-Los Derechos de Trabajadores Immigrantes
brochure | handout
-NEW FEMA disaster assistance for immigrants
English | Spanish
BY OTHER GROUPS
-Amici Brief, State of Lousiana v. Barrientos, on
undocumented immigrants driving.
-EJC Worker Rights Intake Form (English-Spanish)
-NELP's Fact Sheet for Workers.
Day Laborers Approached by Police
Right to Remain Silent Forms
English | Spanish
-NILC's Know Your Rights Materials:
Know Your Rights at Home and at Work
English | Spanish
If You Arrested or Detained by Immigration
English | Spanish | Chinese
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSA's)
-Workers' Health and Safety (English/Spanish)
-Fill Out Change of Address Forms
(English/Spanish)
Important Links
-www.katrinalegalaid.org
-National Immigration Law Center Katrina Page
-United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS)
Katrina Website
USCIS Katrina Flier
-Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster
Assistance FAQ's
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
-Issue 1, November 22, 2005
-Issue 2, December 5, 2005
-Issue 3, December 19, 2005
-Issue 4, January 9, 2006
-Issue 5, January 26, 2006
-Issue 6, February 13, 2006
-Issue 7, February 27, 2006
-Issue 8, March 20, 2006
-Issue 9, April 4, 2006
-Issue 10, June 1, 2006
-Issue 11, July 13, 2006
-Issue 12, August 23, 2006
-Issue 13, October 12, 2006
-Issue 14, April, 2007
Subscribe via e-mail
CLINIC RESOURCES FOR ADVOCATES
-An Advocate's Manual for Solving Employment
Problems in Louisiana and Mississippi doc | pdf
-Know Your Work Rights Handout
-Keep Good Records Handout
English | Spanish
-Right to be Paid Handout
-Los Derechos de Trabajadores Immigrantes
brochure | handout
-NEW FEMA disaster assistance for immigrants
English | Spanish
BY OTHER GROUPS
-Amici Brief, State of Lousiana v. Barrientos, on
undocumented immigrants driving.
-EJC Worker Rights Intake Form (English-Spanish)
-NELP's Fact Sheet for Workers.
Day Laborers Approached by Police
Right to Remain Silent Forms
English | Spanish
-NILC's Know Your Rights Materials:
Know Your Rights at Home and at Work
English | Spanish
If You Arrested or Detained by Immigration
English | Spanish | Chinese
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSA's)
-Workers' Health and Safety (English/Spanish)
-Fill Out Change of Address Forms
(English/Spanish)
Important Links
-www.katrinalegalaid.org
-National Immigration Law Center Katrina Page
-United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS)
Katrina Website
USCIS Katrina Flier
-Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster
Assistance FAQ's
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
NOTICES and ARTICLES
-Amici Brief, State of Lousiana v. Barrientos,
on undocumented immigrants driving.
-Kerwin, Donald "Two Disasters"
Commonweal, May 19, 2006
-Bishop DiMarzio publishes an op-ed in the
Times-Picayune calling for the government to
develop a policy on undocumented victims of
disasters.
-Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio (Chair, CLINIC
Board) and Bishop Gerald Barnes (Chair,
USCCB) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Michael
Chertoff requesting that DHS implement a policy
of suspending immigration arrests and
enforcement based on lack of status during
times of disaster and national or state
emergency.
-IRS Releases two press releases on
"Reconstructing Your Records" and "Substitute
W-2s for Hurricane Victims."
-BICE Supervision Reporting Requirements for
New Orleans, 2006.
-IRS NOTICE: FEMA aid does not add to taxable
income.
site updated: 9/20/07
comments/questions?
-Amici Brief, State of Lousiana v. Barrientos,
on undocumented immigrants driving.
-Kerwin, Donald "Two Disasters"
Commonweal, May 19, 2006
-Bishop DiMarzio publishes an op-ed in the
Times-Picayune calling for the government to
develop a policy on undocumented victims of
disasters.
-Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio (Chair, CLINIC
Board) and Bishop Gerald Barnes (Chair,
USCCB) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Michael
Chertoff requesting that DHS implement a policy
of suspending immigration arrests and
enforcement based on lack of status during
times of disaster and national or state
emergency.
-IRS Releases two press releases on
"Reconstructing Your Records" and "Substitute
W-2s for Hurricane Victims."
-BICE Supervision Reporting Requirements for
New Orleans, 2006.
-IRS NOTICE: FEMA aid does not add to taxable
income.
site updated: 9/20/07
comments/questions?
* employed in five cities two additional immigration attorneys and three
paralegals working towards Board of Immigration Appeals accredited
representative status;
* increased “know your rights” presentations and direct legal
representation for immigrants in detention and removal proceedings;
* served over 2,600 newcomers with immigration and other legal
support, including naturalization, family reunification and employment
authorization applications;
* published an An Advocate's Manual for Solving Employment
Problems in Louisiana and Mississippi (doc | pdf);
* provided three specialized immigration training to improve direct legal
services and project management; and
* conducted site visits for training and management consultation at all
five participating project agencies;
paralegals working towards Board of Immigration Appeals accredited
representative status;
* increased “know your rights” presentations and direct legal
representation for immigrants in detention and removal proceedings;
* served over 2,600 newcomers with immigration and other legal
support, including naturalization, family reunification and employment
authorization applications;
* published an An Advocate's Manual for Solving Employment
Problems in Louisiana and Mississippi (doc | pdf);
* provided three specialized immigration training to improve direct legal
services and project management; and
* conducted site visits for training and management consultation at all
five participating project agencies;
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