Calling all attorneys, paralegals, and law students interested in immigration law! Join us on Friday, September 23rd in Zoom for a lunch-hour CLE course on the basics of family-based immigration. The CLE will be taught by Clinic Staff Attorney Angelin Fisher, who has 15 years of experience in a variety of areas of immigration law.

Join us on November 17th for a FREE, virtual community justice chat led by Just Neighbors Director of Legal Services Dominique Poirier, who will present on inequities in immigration law.

Join Immigration Attorney Henry Moellring for an introductory examination of the factors involved in each U Visa application as well as recent policy changes as of the summer of 2021. This 1-credit CLE will be conducted via Zoom.

Are you passionate or curious about US immigration and its justice issues, including racial inequities in immigration law? Join us for this FREE, expert-led virtual community chat to learn more and to practice speaking truth about immigration.

The immigration law and policy landscape shifted in major ways over the last few years under the Trump administration. Join Immigration Attorney Laura Pontius as we examine the changes that have been made as well as changes to expect in the years ahead under the Biden administration.

The complex US immigration system is constantly changing — and even more rapidly over the past several years. In this 60-minute CLE course, the presenter will provide an overview of the most significant immigration updates of 2020.

The House on Mango Street
by Sandra Cisneros

Virtual book study led by Director of Immigrant Services Rachel Van Tyle. Expert-led deep dive to follow, featuring Exodus Refugee Immigration Director of Operations Megan Hochbein.
TICKETS: $10/ea

We have 50 FREE copies of The House on Mango Street for the first 50 individuals who opt in. You do not need to buy tickets to a session to be eligible to receive a free copy of this book.

We need volunteers to help eligible immigrant neighbors apply for citizenship!
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic and Immigrant Welcome Center are partnering to host a virtual Citizenship Clinic Day on Saturday, September 19th, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Center for Congregations has invited Fort Wayne Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic Immigrant Outreach Attorney Laura Pontius to share about immigration laws and policy and present a “bird’s eye view” of the immigration legal system.

Center for Congregations has invited Fort Wayne Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic Immigrant Outreach Attorney Laura Pontius to share about immigration laws and policy and present a “bird’s eye view” of the immigration legal system.

Naturalization Day is an opportunity to assist immigrant neighbors in the naturalization process. We will provide a 1 hour CLE training for attorneys on how to appropriately complete immigration forms N-400 Application for Naturalization and I-912 Request for Fee Waiver. After this training, attorneys and other volunteers will be able to assist pro bono clients applying for U.S. citizenship.

Volunteer opportunities are available for attorneys, law students, Spanish interpreters, and general volunteers.

Naturalization Day is an opportunity to help lawful permanent residents become citizens of the United States. Aimee Korolev, Directing Attorney at Indiana Legal Services' Immigrants' and Language Rights Center, will train volunteer attorneys on how to complete immigration form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Then, volunteer attorneys will meet directly with clients from partnering organizations to complete the application.

A CLE course presented by the Immigrant and Victim Justice Programs that will provide an overview of various immigration cases. This training will cover topics such as DACA, Family Reunification, Asylum, Naturalization, Status Adjustments, SIJS, the U Visa, and the Violence Against Women Act.

A CLE course presented by the Immigrant and Victim Justice Programs that will provide an overview of various immigration cases. This training will cover topics such as DACA, Family Reunification, Asylum, Naturalization, Status Adjustments, SIJS, the U Visa, and the Violence Against Women Act.

Until further notice U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed accepting requests for deferred action under the DACA program. This is due to a recent court ruling about the program.

Individuals who were previously granted DACA, regardless of the date of expiration, are encouraged to come to the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic this Saturday, January 20th, between 10:00am and 3:00pm for our DACA Renewal Clinic Day, an event sponsored by Ice Miller, LLP. Legal assistance through the Clinic is free, but clients must provide the $495 filing fee for USCIS. Contact Em Bricker at ebricker@nclegalclinic.org to register.

The Immigrant Justice Program at the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic serves hundreds of low-income immigrant families every year with a variety of legal needs. In this CLE, Rachel Van Tyle, Immigrant Justice Program staff attorney, will give an update regarding DACA, and present on Family Reunification, Asylum, Naturalization, Status Adjustments, SIJS, and Guardianship.

On September 5th, 2017 DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a program that offered nearly 800,000 Dreamers protection from deportation and the ability to work lawfully in the United States, was rescinded. DACA Recipients whose STATUS will expire between now and March 5, 2018 will be able to renew their applications before October 5. This Clinic Day, we will assist eligible recipients in renewing their DACA status, help participants explore other possible immigration relief eligibility, and inform participants of the legal rights they have regardless of immigration status.

On September 5th, 2017 DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a program that offered nearly 800,000 Dreamers protection from deportation and the ability to work lawfully in the United States, was rescinded. DACA Recipients whose STATUS will expire between now and March 5, 2018 will be able to renew their applications before October 5. This Clinic Day, we will assist eligible recipients in renewing their DACA status, help participants explore other possible immigration relief eligibility, and inform participants of the legal rights they have regardless of immigration status.

On September 5th, 2017 DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a program that offered nearly 800,000 Dreamers protection from deportation and the ability to work lawfully in the United States, was rescinded. DACA Recipients whose STATUS will expire between now and March 5, 2018 will be able to renew their applications before October 5. This Clinic Day, we will assist eligible recipients in renewing their DACA status, help participants explore other possible immigration relief eligibility, and inform participants of the legal rights they have regardless of immigration status.

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