Facing threat of deportation, many asylum seekers in Maine struggle to find legal representation

In this Maine Public article discussing the challenges asylum seekers face, Senior Project Attorney Jennifer Bailey explains the root of the problem: an inaccessible and unjust immigration system. She also discusses ILAP's new program that will help even more immigrants begin the process of applying for asylum with the help of an attorney.

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TPS AYITI [Kreyòl Ayisyen]

Gouvènman Etazini an anonse nan mwa Desanm 2022 a l ap pwolonje epi redefini Estati Pwoteksyon Tanporè (TPS, Temporary Protected Status) pou Ayiti. Estati Pwoteksyon Tanporè a se yon estati imigrasyon tanporè ki pwoteje moun yo kont depòtasyon depi estati tanporè yo an toujou rete valid. Yo kapab resevwa yon pèmi travay tou oswa Dokiman Otorizasyon Travay (EAD, Employment Authorization Document) epi mande otorizasyon pou yo vwayaje andeyò Etazini

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HAITI TPS [English]

The United States government announced in December 2022 that it is extending and redesignating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. TPS is a temporary immigration status that gives people protection from deportation for as long as their TPS status remains valid. They are also eligible for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document or EAD), and can apply for permission to travel outside of the U.S.

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