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Stories of Immigration

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    Interview With Mentorship Project Participant Ezra Rash

    Posted on April 23, 2025

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    Witnesses of Welcome Lenten Series

    Posted on March 4, 2025

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    CLINIC Advent Guide 2024

    Posted on November 21, 2024

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    Interview With Luisa Martin-Price of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh

    Posted on June 26, 2024

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    Interview With Megan Davis of Erie Neighborhood House, Chicago

    Posted on April 12, 2024



Latest Resources

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  • Topline Immigration Policy Updates

    Topline Immigration Policy updates (TIPs) are brief policy summaries published by CLINIC to keep our Affiliate network informed about federal immigration law and policy changes.

    Last updated on May 5, 2025

  • Basic Naturalization Requirements for Religious Workers

    This article focuses on basic requirements for religious workers interested in U.S. citizenship/naturalization.

    Last updated on April 30, 2025

  • Common Scams Reported by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

    This article focuses on the recent updates made to the USCIS website regarding common scams reported to USCIS and the potential impact scams have on religious workers and their employers.

    Last updated on April 30, 2025



Latest Press Releases

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  • CLINIC Celebrates Pope Leo XIV's Papacy and Ministry to Migrants

    The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), greets with joy the announcement of the new pope, Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, is the first American pope.
    Posted on May 8, 2025
  • CLINIC Mourns the Loss of Pope Francis and Honors His Legacy for Immigrants and Refugees

    The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), is deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a champion for the marginalized, particularly immigrants and refugees. His compassion and leadership have inspired and guided countless individuals and organizations in their mission to serve those in need, especially the most vulnerable among us.
    Posted on April 21, 2025
  • CLINIC Denounces Inhumane TPS Termination for Afghanistan and Cameroon, Demands Legal Pathways

    In this Holy Week, when Catholics celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus, we are reminded that we are called to love one another as Christ did – with a love that knows no bounds. Let us not abandon our brothers and sisters to the threat of deportation to situations of danger and violence but rather choose compassion and life.
    Posted on April 14, 2025

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



Upcoming Trainings

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  • In Person 2025

    In-Person: CLINIC Convening 2025

    Type of Training

    In-person Event

    Date of Event

    May 28, 2025 - May 30, 2025
  • Peer 2025

    Planning for Success: Are Immigration Legal Services the Right Fit for Your Organization?

    Type of Training

    Peer to Peer

    Date of Event

    June 5, 2025

    Registration Deadline

    June 5, 2025
  • E-Course 2025

    Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law (COIL)

    Type of Training

    E-Learning Course

    Date of Event

    June 16, 2025 - September 4, 2025

    Registration Deadline

    June 22, 2025

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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Fax: (301) 565-4824

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