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      Advent Guide 2023

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      Citizenship Day 2023: Interview With Estefany Hanson of Catholic Charities Community Services of Arizona

      Posted on September 15, 2023

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      Executive Director Remarks at Convening Plenary

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      Hope and Renewal this Easter Season

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    • Non-Minister Sunset Provision Updates

      The Non-Minister Sunset Provision is a temporary law that allows religious brothers, sisters, and foreign nationals working in a religious occupation to become permanent residents.

      On Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, President Biden signed the “Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024” (H.R. 6363) into law, funding the federal government through Feb. 2, 2024. The Act also extends several immigration programs including the Non-Minister Sunset Provision. Thus, the Non-Minister Permanent Residence Program is extended until Feb. 2, 2024.

      Last updated on November 30, 2023

    • CLINIC Advent Guide 2023

      For Advent 2023, the CLINIC team reflected on their work in light of the Advent themes of hope, love, peace, and joy. Many Christian communities focus on one of those themes during each of the four weeks of Advent, starting with hope and ending with love the final week before Christmas. We hope this resource will help you step back and engage in reflection this Advent. Where have you had true experiences of hope, peace, joy, and love, even despite the many challenges facing our world?

      Last updated on November 29, 2023

    • Ethical and Regulatory Boundaries for Partially Accredited DOJ Representatives in Assisting Noncitizens in Immigration Court

      As demand for affordable immigration legal services continues to outweigh capacity, nonprofit providers are increasingly called upon to assist noncitizens in removal proceedings. To address the large demand, pro se assistance has become a popular service delivery model. This practice pointer addresses the assistance that partially accredited representatives can provide to noncitizens in removal proceedings under the federal immigration regulations.

      Last updated on November 27, 2023


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    • CLINIC Joins Calls for TPS for Palestine and Mourns the Extreme Devastation and Loss of Life

      SILVER SPRING, Maryland — CLINIC is devastated over the escalating violence in Israel and Palestine. Given the extreme level of destruction, humanitarian crisis, and loss of civilian life in the region, we call on the Biden administration to do all in its power to protect those displaced by this intense wave of violence. In particular, at this time, CLINIC joins others in urging the administration to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Palestine, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED).

      Posted on November 13, 2023
    • Over 130 Faith-Based Organizations Join CLINIC in Calling on the Biden Administration To Designate TPS for the DRC

      WASHINGTON, DC — Over 130 local, state, and national faith-based organizations are joining together to call on the Biden administration to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a new letter led by the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.

      Posted on November 9, 2023
    • 27 CLINIC Affiliates Receive USCIS Funding for Citizenship Services

      CLINIC congratulates 27 Affiliates that were among the 65 organizations across the United States that received a funding award through the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program for 2023.

      Posted on October 3, 2023

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      Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)


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    • Practicing Good Process Hygiene

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      December 13, 2023

    • Ethical Considerations for Removal Defense Practitioners

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      December 13, 2023

    • Preparing to Manage an Immigration Legal Services Program

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      December 14, 2023

    • Working Through Vicarious Trauma With Self-Care Strategies

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      December 14, 2023

    Promoting the Dignity of Immigrants With Affordable Legal Expertise

    As it has for more than 30 years, CLINIC will fight for the rights of immigrants. CLINIC trains legal representatives who provide high-quality and affordable immigration legal services. We develop and sustain a network of nonprofit programs that serve over 500,000 immigrants every year. We cultivate projects that support and defend vulnerable immigrant populations by:

    • Providing direct representation for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border and educating them about their rights; 
    • Reuniting formerly separated families;
    • Increasing legal representation for those in removal proceedings and in detention;
    • Providing public education on immigration law and policies; and
    • Advocating for fair and just immigration policies that acknowledge the inherent dignity and value of all people.  

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    About the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.

    Embracing the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger, CLINIC promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs. We are based out of Silver Spring, Maryland (Washington, D.C. metropolitan area), with an office in Oakland, California, and additional staff working from locations throughout the country. Questions and inquiries can be sent to national@cliniclegal.org.


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