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I M M I G R A T I O N N O T E S
CLINIC and its member agencies write to
USCIS about the naturalization backlog.
February, 2008. more.
Read response here
BEWARE OF FRAUD
Currently, no temporary worker program
exists for aliens unlawfully present in the
United States. Beware of services claiming
there is such a program. more
CLINIC and its member agencies write to
USCIS about the naturalization backlog.
February, 2008. more.
Read response here
BEWARE OF FRAUD
Currently, no temporary worker program
exists for aliens unlawfully present in the
United States. Beware of services claiming
there is such a program. more
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New Religious Worker Regulations
On November 26, 2008 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
published the new religious worker regulations. These long-awaited regulations
significantly change the way that dioceses and religious communities sponsor
foreign born priests, sisters, brothers and other religious workers to work for the
Church in the U.S. The regulations, effective on the same day of issuance
November 26, 2008, affect both special immigrant and nonimmigrant (R-1) religious
workers.
U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified to CLINIC that
religious visas, (R-1s), issued prior to November 26, 2008, will remain valid even
though the visas were not supported by an approved petitions. CLINIC will ask
for further clarification from Customs and Border Protection as to whether those
individuals with valid visas issued prior to November 26, 2008, will be able to have
their status extended at entry with a valid visa without filing for an extension of
their status.
The regulations were effective immediately.
To read more.
To review a summary of the provisions of the new regulations, click here.
To find out about upcoming trainings, click here.
On November 26, 2008 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
published the new religious worker regulations. These long-awaited regulations
significantly change the way that dioceses and religious communities sponsor
foreign born priests, sisters, brothers and other religious workers to work for the
Church in the U.S. The regulations, effective on the same day of issuance
November 26, 2008, affect both special immigrant and nonimmigrant (R-1) religious
workers.
U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified to CLINIC that
religious visas, (R-1s), issued prior to November 26, 2008, will remain valid even
though the visas were not supported by an approved petitions. CLINIC will ask
for further clarification from Customs and Border Protection as to whether those
individuals with valid visas issued prior to November 26, 2008, will be able to have
their status extended at entry with a valid visa without filing for an extension of
their status.
The regulations were effective immediately.
To read more.
To review a summary of the provisions of the new regulations, click here.
To find out about upcoming trainings, click here.
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LINKS
-US Citizenship &
Immigration Services
-DHS Office for Civil Rights &
Civil Liberties
-US Department of Justice
Executive Office for
Immigration Review
-U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement
-U.S. Customs and Border
Enforcement
-United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops
-US Citizenship &
Immigration Services
-DHS Office for Civil Rights &
Civil Liberties
-US Department of Justice
Executive Office for
Immigration Review
-U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement
-U.S. Customs and Border
Enforcement
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Catholic Bishops
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RESOURCES
RAIDS & ENFORCEMENT
Community Education
CLINIC National Enforcement
Response Plan
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING -
How faith impacts the immigration
debate
National Migration Week
DETENTION RESOURCES
RAIDS & ENFORCEMENT
Community Education
CLINIC National Enforcement
Response Plan
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING -
How faith impacts the immigration
debate
National Migration Week
DETENTION RESOURCES
EVENTS
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CLINIC's 11th Annual Convening
May 20-22, 2009
Colorado Springs, CO
CLINIC's 20th Anniversary
Celebration
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CLINIC's 11th Annual Convening
May 20-22, 2009
Colorado Springs, CO
CLINIC's 20th Anniversary
Celebration
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INTERNSHIPS
ANNOUNCEMENT ARCHIVES
JOB OPENINGS
INTERNSHIPS
ANNOUNCEMENT ARCHIVES
To enhance and expand delivery of legal services to indigent and
low-income immigrants principally through diocesan immigration
programs and to meet the immigration needs identified by the
Catholic Church in the United States.
Mission Statement
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) is a 501(c) (3)
organization that provides a range of legal and non-legal support
services to 173 member agencies comprised mainly of Catholic
diocesan immigration programs. Our member agencies serve
low-income immigrants seeking family reunification, citizenship, and
protection from persecution and violence.
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