PREPARE FOR LEGALIZATION NOW html | doc | pdf
Many proposals are currently pending in Congress and
many more will likely be introduced that would allow
certain undocumented persons to earn legal status in
the United States. These proposals have not yet been
passed, and it may take a long time for any of them to
become law. Still, Immigration service-providers are
advised to begin considering what implementation of
legalization would require.
• What is Legalization?
Legalization would allow undocumented immigrants to file an application
for legal immigration status in the United
States. read on
• How Should An Undocumented Foreign National Prepare NOW
for Legalization?
Undocumented foreign nationals will likely need to prove at least three
things:
(1) Identity
(2) Physical presence or residency in the United States
(3) Good moral
character read on
• Become a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Recognized
Agency
Non-profit groups without immigration lawyers can represent foreign
nationals before the immigration authorities if they, or their staff, are
recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) as having adequate
information, knowledge and experience in immigration law. This
accreditation will be immensely useful for groups considering legalization
programs.
read on
• Warn Others of Notarios and Immigration Consultants
Advise communities to be cautious with anyone who offers help filing
immigration applications with the government. There are many fraudulent
services out there. They charge fees for poor representation. They
often ruin applications, which can cause the deportation of applicants.
Many will exploit legalization to sell their services.
read on
Many proposals are currently pending in Congress and
many more will likely be introduced that would allow
certain undocumented persons to earn legal status in
the United States. These proposals have not yet been
passed, and it may take a long time for any of them to
become law. Still, Immigration service-providers are
advised to begin considering what implementation of
legalization would require.
• What is Legalization?
Legalization would allow undocumented immigrants to file an application
for legal immigration status in the United
States. read on
• How Should An Undocumented Foreign National Prepare NOW
for Legalization?
Undocumented foreign nationals will likely need to prove at least three
things:
(1) Identity
(2) Physical presence or residency in the United States
(3) Good moral
character read on
• Become a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Recognized
Agency
Non-profit groups without immigration lawyers can represent foreign
nationals before the immigration authorities if they, or their staff, are
recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) as having adequate
information, knowledge and experience in immigration law. This
accreditation will be immensely useful for groups considering legalization
programs.
read on
• Warn Others of Notarios and Immigration Consultants
Advise communities to be cautious with anyone who offers help filing
immigration applications with the government. There are many fraudulent
services out there. They charge fees for poor representation. They
often ruin applications, which can cause the deportation of applicants.
Many will exploit legalization to sell their services.
read on
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RESOURCES
• REPORTS and ARTICLES
SSA No-Match Program & DHS No-Match Final
Rule, Presentation, September, 2007
powerpoint | pdf
Herrling, Karen Differing Interpretations -- The
Prohibition of Transporting Illegal Immigrants
doc | pdf
CLINIC Fact Sheet: DHS Publishes Final Rule on
No-Match Letters, August, 2007
Herrling, Karen A. The Prohibition on
Transporting Undocumented Immigrants
Catholic Legal Immigration News, 7-07 pdf
Herrling, Karen A. Immigrant Access to Driver's
Licenses: Hassles and Hazards Catholic Legal
Immigration News, 11-06 pdf
Gleason, Peggy Legalization Readiness -
Gathering Supporting Documentation
Catholic Legal Immigration News, September
2006 pdf
Gleason, Peggy Will History Repeat Itself? A
Guide to Immigration Legalization Preparation,
June, 2006 doc | pdf
Lessons Learned from 1986 Veterans of
Legalization offer advice. doc | pdf
Kerwin, Donald and Charles Wheeler The Case
for Legalization, Lessons from 1986,
Recommendations for the Future (pdf)
Wheeler, Charles Lessons from Legalization
Catholic Legal Immigration News, February
2004.
• TRAININGS
English
BACKLOGS IN IMMIGRATION pdf
PREPARING FOR LEGALIZATION: The Task At
Hand ppt | pdf
STATES AND LOCALITIES: Immigration
Legislation, Ordinances and Resolutions
ppt | pdf
IMMIGRATION RAIDS ppt | pdf
Spanish
EL MOMENTO ACTUAL DE LA LEGISLACION DE
INMIGRACION Y ESTRATEGIAS A SEGUIR
ppt | pdf
• PRESENTATION
Suggested Guidelines for Public Talks with the
Immigrant Community doc | pdf
Preparing for Legalization (for advocates) pdf
• FLIERS
FLIER FOR WORKERS ABOUT AgJOBS
-In English pdf
-In Spanish pdf
WHY ENFORCEMENT ONLY WON'T WORK
doc | pdf
INDIVIDUAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-for individuals doc | pdf
-resources doc | pdf
DO NOT MAKE FALSE CLAIMS TO U.S.
CITIZENSHIP doc | pdf
-In Spanish (en espanol) doc | pdf
-In Creole doc | pdf
REGISTERING NEW VOTERS? Make sure you
only register U.S. citizens. If you register a
noncitizen, it could hurt him or her. doc | pdf
-In Spanish (en espanol) doc | pdf
-In Creole doc | pdf
BEWARE OF IMMIGRATION FRAUD "There is no
Legalization!! There is no Amnesty!!" doc | pdf
-In Spanish (en espanol) doc | pdf
-More fliers on immigration fraud are on the
Organizations and Immigrants resources
pages.
• REPORTS and ARTICLES
SSA No-Match Program & DHS No-Match Final
Rule, Presentation, September, 2007
powerpoint | pdf
Herrling, Karen Differing Interpretations -- The
Prohibition of Transporting Illegal Immigrants
doc | pdf
CLINIC Fact Sheet: DHS Publishes Final Rule on
No-Match Letters, August, 2007
Herrling, Karen A. The Prohibition on
Transporting Undocumented Immigrants
Catholic Legal Immigration News, 7-07 pdf
Herrling, Karen A. Immigrant Access to Driver's
Licenses: Hassles and Hazards Catholic Legal
Immigration News, 11-06 pdf
Gleason, Peggy Legalization Readiness -
Gathering Supporting Documentation
Catholic Legal Immigration News, September
2006 pdf
Gleason, Peggy Will History Repeat Itself? A
Guide to Immigration Legalization Preparation,
June, 2006 doc | pdf
Lessons Learned from 1986 Veterans of
Legalization offer advice. doc | pdf
Kerwin, Donald and Charles Wheeler The Case
for Legalization, Lessons from 1986,
Recommendations for the Future (pdf)
Wheeler, Charles Lessons from Legalization
Catholic Legal Immigration News, February
2004.
• TRAININGS
English
BACKLOGS IN IMMIGRATION pdf
PREPARING FOR LEGALIZATION: The Task At
Hand ppt | pdf
STATES AND LOCALITIES: Immigration
Legislation, Ordinances and Resolutions
ppt | pdf
IMMIGRATION RAIDS ppt | pdf
Spanish
EL MOMENTO ACTUAL DE LA LEGISLACION DE
INMIGRACION Y ESTRATEGIAS A SEGUIR
ppt | pdf
• PRESENTATION
Suggested Guidelines for Public Talks with the
Immigrant Community doc | pdf
Preparing for Legalization (for advocates) pdf
• FLIERS
FLIER FOR WORKERS ABOUT AgJOBS
-In English pdf
-In Spanish pdf
WHY ENFORCEMENT ONLY WON'T WORK
doc | pdf
INDIVIDUAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-for individuals doc | pdf
-resources doc | pdf
DO NOT MAKE FALSE CLAIMS TO U.S.
CITIZENSHIP doc | pdf
-In Spanish (en espanol) doc | pdf
-In Creole doc | pdf
REGISTERING NEW VOTERS? Make sure you
only register U.S. citizens. If you register a
noncitizen, it could hurt him or her. doc | pdf
-In Spanish (en espanol) doc | pdf
-In Creole doc | pdf
BEWARE OF IMMIGRATION FRAUD "There is no
Legalization!! There is no Amnesty!!" doc | pdf
-In Spanish (en espanol) doc | pdf
-More fliers on immigration fraud are on the
Organizations and Immigrants resources
pages.
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