Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work

In response to Maine Department of Labor’s waiver request, Executive Director Sue Roche stresses the importance of reducing wait times for work permits and explains why supporting Rep. Chellie Pingree’s proposed federal legislation is critical in this effort.

Press MentionsILAP MaineOctober 25, 2023Asylum, Work Permit, Advocacy

Journey Toward Justice: Celebrating 30 Years

ILAP was honored to mark our 30th anniversary with hundreds of supporters of Maine’s immigrant justice movement at the University of New England’s Portland campus. Together, we connected with our history, enjoyed globally inspired food and music, committed to the journey still ahead.

ILAP EventsILAP MaineOctober 19, 2023Innovation Hall, University of New England (UNE)

National campaign launches to promote Pingree’s asylum seeker work bill

ILAP joins partners to launch a national #LetAsylumSeekersWork campaign aimed at reducing asylum seekers’ wait time for work permits. Executive Director Sue Roche explains the importance of this campaign for ILAP’s clients and Maine’s community.

Press MentionsILAP MaineOctober 19, 2023Asylum, Work Permit, Advocacy

The Golden Door: September 2023

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 NewsILAP MaineOctober 2, 2023Event, DACA, TPS, Employment, Community Partners, Call to Action

Supporting an Expanded Work Permit Automatic Extension

ILAP joins the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) in calling for immediate action to expand the automatic extension of work authorization for immigrants with pending work permit renewal applications.

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterILAP MaineSeptember 26, 2023Asylum, Work Permit

Immigrant Employment

Senior Intake Paralegal Francine Ngabu joins other leaders on Maine Calling to discuss the barriers immigrants face while looking for employment, the resources available to help, and the countless strengths immigrants bring to Maine’s economy and community.

Press MentionsILAP MaineSeptember 26, 2023Asylum, Work Permit, Employment

Mainebiz Giving Guide

MaineBiz’s 2023 Giving Guide features ILAP and ways to support non-profits across the state, alongside a spotlight on Maine Immigrant Rights’ Coalition (MRIC)’s collaborative advocacy.

Press MentionsILAP MaineSeptember 21, 2023Support, Community Partners, Fundraising

Nicaragua TPS [English]

The U.S. government announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua for 18 months, from January 6, 2024, to July 5, 2025. After that time, the U.S. government may again extend TPS for Nicaragua, or may choose to end it.

Legal AdvisoriesILAP MaineSeptember 20, 2023TPS, English

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