Check out ILAP's 2020 Fall Newsletter!
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People who file for asylum, a green card, employment authorization and other types of applications with the immigration service usually must appear at the local immigration office for a “biometrics” appointment. Learn more about these appointments here, available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
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A proposed rule is aimed at making it more difficult for US citizens and permanent residents to sponsor an immigrant, and thus more difficult for potential immigrants to get green cards and eventually, citizenship. Submit a comment opposing this new rule before midnight on Nov. 2!
Read MoreExpedited removal is a fast-track deportation program. Under a new policy, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers can detain undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S for less than two years.
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ILAP Executive Director Susan Roche, Esq. testified before the Portland Planning Board in favor of Preble Street’s Conditional Use Application for the organization’s new 24/7 Wellness Shelter. She read a statement of support on behalf of 20 local non-profits.
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Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreEn Français: Le Bureau D’asile De Boston A Déménagé !
Em Português: O Escritório De Asilo De Boston Mudou!
En Español: ¡La Oficina De Asilo De Boston Se Ha Mudado!
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