CLINIC Resources Feed

Case Management for CIR

TessaW — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:15:02 +0000

Held on May 6, 2013.

Vimeo ID:

66254866

Preparing for CLINIC/JFI Advocacy Day

TessaW — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:17:26 +0000

Advocacy Day is Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Get ready for your day on Capitol Hill! Kevin Appleby, Director of USCCB's Office of Migration Policy and Public Affairs and Allison Posner, CLINIC's Director of Advocacy will speak about the Church's position on immigration reform and how to frame your "asks" when speaking with your representatives. We will also review the agenda for Advocacy Day and provide practical tips about getting around the Hill and what to expect from the day.

Held on May 7, 2013.

Vimeo ID:

66169015

Harnessing the Power of Partnerships

TessaW — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:04:07 +0000

Join us for the third webinar in the Comprehensive Immigration Reform preparation series. This free webinar training will cover how to develop and use partnerships effectively and what resources you can use to manage them. Programs already benefitting from strong partnerships will talk about their experiences and provide tips on how to seek out and pursue this type of working relationship. We will also talk about how best to reduce the impact of notarios and encourage immigrants to seek out authorized immigration legal services.

Vimeo ID:

65755810

All About Fee Waivers

TessaW — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:01:19 +0000

This webinar training focuses on how to obtain a fee waiver for a naturalization applicant who is unable to pay the USCIS application fee. We discuss the fee waiver eligibility criteria, the application process with the Form I-912, and the documentation requirements. We also discuss problems or pitfalls that may arise and how to avoid these, as well as special considerations for completing fee waiver applications at naturalization group processing workshops.

Vimeo ID:

65091990

Senate CIR Bill: Highlights of Proposed Legislation

TessaW — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:47:07 +0000

Legislation was introduced in the Senate today that would create a pathway to citizenship for most of the undocumented persons living in the United States. It would also overhaul the family-based immigration system, create new opportunities for guest workers and other nonimmigrants, and impose heightened border, interior, and workplace enforcement. Listen as CLINIC staff summarizes the most important parts of the proposed legislation on this free, one-hour webinar. Bring your questions and reflect on how the CIR might affect the immigration services your agency pr

Vimeo ID:

66156566

BIA Recognition and Accreditation for Start-up and Expanding Programs

TessaW — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:18:35 +0000

Join us for CLINIC’s kick-off webinar for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) preparation in 2013, the first in a series. This free webinar training covers the application process and requirements for Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) recognition and accreditation. We also discuss the latest BIA developments, including the new FAQ sheet released by the BIA, training requirements for staff, and issues the BIA is analyzing before submitting proposed changes to recognition and accreditation regulations.

Vimeo ID:

62873131

The New Unlawful Presence Waiver Adjudication Process: Uniting Families Safely and Boosting Naturalization

TessaW — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:55:48 +0000

Held February 25, 2013.

Vimeo ID:

60686069

DACA Developments: Updates on Eligibility and Adjudications

TessaW — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:47:00 +0000

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Held on February 6, 2013.

Vimeo ID:

60032251

OMB Control Number 1615-0052, comments to USCIS proposed N-400, Docket ID 2008-0025

TessaW — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:05:24 +0000

CLINIC and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) have shared comments with USCIS concerning proposed changes to N-400, Application for Naturalization, and accompanying instructions.

Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

TessaW — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:15:31 +0000

This morning the New York Times published a bi-partisan statement of principles outlining four goals of immigration reform. CLINIC welcomes this bi-partisan leadership in keeping the conversation moving. The principles include a path to citizenship and relief for agricultural workers and highly skilled graduates. The Senators also outline plans for continued enforcement along the border as well as a strong employment verification system. Read the whole statement