ILAP Decries Trump Administration’s Cruel Revocation of Immigration Status for Current Humanitarian Parolees from Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Venezuela

ILAP decries the Trump administration’s announcement that it is terminating the immigration status and corresponding work permits of people currently in the U.S. under the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) parole program.

Press Release, Advocacy in ActionGuest UserMarch 25, 2025Family Separation, Work Permit, Humanitarian Parole

ILAP Community Update: March 21

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to demand the Immediate Release of Jose Adalberto Herrera!

ILAP News, Org Update, Advocacy in ActionGuest UserMarch 21, 2025TPS, Call to Action, Business, Work Permit, Family Separation, Immigration Policy, Lawsuit, Language Access, Detention, Citizenship, Know Your Rights, Surveillance, Humanitarian Parole

ILAP Community Update: March 14

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to hold the Trump administration accountable for attacks on the immigration court system.

ILAP News, Org Update, Advocacy in ActionGuest UserMarch 16, 2025TPS, Call to Action, Business, Work Permit, Family Separation, Immigration Policy, Lawsuit, Language Access, Detention, Citizenship, Know Your Rights, Surveillance, Humanitarian Parole

ILAP Community Update: March 7

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to protect immigrant workers and businesses.

ILAP News, Org Update, Advocacy in ActionGuest UserMarch 7, 2025TPS, Call to Action, Business, Work Permit, Family Separation, Immigration Policy, Lawsuit, Language Access, Detention, Citizenship, Know Your Rights, Surveillance, Humanitarian Parole

The Golden Door: December 2024

Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.

The Golden Door, ILAP NewsGuest UserDecember 30, 2024Event, Community Education, Know Your Rights, Community Partners, Business, Work Permit, Public Comment, General Assistance, Office of New Americans, ILAP Staff, Fundraising

ILAP Applauds Leadership from Governor Mills, Representative Pingree, and Senator King in Securing Major Win for Maine’s Businesses and Immigrant Workers

The Biden administration announced it will be finalizing a rule automatically extending work permits for certain noncitizens. ILAP applauds Maine Governor Mills, Representative Pingree, and Senator King for successfully advocating for this urgently needed change to protect Maine businesses and immigrant workers.

Press Release, Advocacy in ActionGuest UserDecember 11, 2024Work Permit, Advocacy

After calls from Maine officials, immigrant work permits will be automatically extended

Policy Director Lisa Parisio applauds the adoption of a Department of Homeland Security rule permanently increasing the automatic extension period of work authorization for immigrants and asylum seekers to 540 days. This extension came after calls from elected officials, Maine Governor Janet Mills, U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree, and U.S. Senator Angus King.

Press MentionsGuest UserDecember 10, 2024Work Permit, Asylum, Advocacy

The Golden Door: October 2024

Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.

The Golden Door, ILAP NewsGuest UserOctober 31, 2024Asylum, Work Permit, Event, Community Education, Voting, Election, Racial Justice, Healthcare, DACA, Board of Directors

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