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    Stories of Immigration

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      Executive Director Remarks at Convening Plenary

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      Hope and Renewal this Easter Season

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      Neighbors, Not Strangers

      Posted on January 23, 2023

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      Advent Week 4: Joy Amid Challenges

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    Latest Resources

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    • Visa Bulletin Updates Will Delay Green Cards for Religious Workers

      Recent changes to the visa bulletin will cause further delays for many foreign-born religious workers seeking to become U.S. permanent residents. In this one-page flier, learn about the recent policy changes, what they mean for religious workers, and how you can help.

      Last updated on May 11, 2023

    • Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL)

      This one-page resource provides an overview of the problems surrounding unauthorized practice of immigration law and how those seeking immigration services can protect themselves from fraud. For information on state legal mechanisms to combat UPIL, please see this resource put together by AILA and CLINIC.

      Last updated on May 9, 2023

    • Top 10 Signs of a Welcoming Community

      This one-page document gives ten indicators of a state or community that is welcoming to immigrants, including providing ample community resources for newly arrived immigrants, educational services, language access, and more.

      Last updated on May 9, 2023

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


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    • CLINIC Convening 2023 - Reunited and Reignited

      In-person Event

      May 17, 2023 - May 19, 2023

    • Case Management Techniques and Strategies

      E-Learning Course

      May 24, 2023 - June 21, 2023

    • Immigration Practice Skills Course

      E-Learning Course

      May 26, 2023 - July 7, 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.  

    History has taught us that people who step up can make a difference. We hope you will join us.

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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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