@DOCImmigration

A ministry of Disciples Home Missions, we help Disciples understand their legal options and work through the U.S. immigration system.

 Maryland, USA
disciplesimmigration.org
Joined April 2018
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Thankfully #DACA remains undisturbed for current recipients – for now. However, DACA recipients remain in limbo without permanent protections or pathways. Now, more than ever, we must call on Congress to deliver a permanent, legislative solution. disciplesimmigration.org/pos…
Thank you all for being such an incredible community of support and good trouble over my past three years with DHM! Today Natalie Teague transitions away and Jonelle Ocloo takes over the work. You can read more about Jonelle on the ILC website here: disciplesimmigration.org/abo…
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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
Interfaith Immigration Coalition@interfaithimm20 Feb 2023
Tomorrow at 7 pm ET! On the day of its global release, join us for a virtual screening of Seeking Asylum—a powerful film that follows one woman’s journey as she searches for safety for herself and her children. Learn more + RSVP: bit.ly/SAScreening23 #WelcomeWithDignity
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Interfaith Immigration Coalition@interfaithimm30 Jan 2023
This Wednesday at 1 pm ET! Kick off #BlackHistoryMonth with a virtual roundtable discussion on the intersection of immigration and blackness. Learn more + register here: info.aila.org/bhm #ImmigrationIsABlackIssue
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AILA@AILANational26 Oct 2022
ICYMI: 80+ top businesses and associations, including AILA, released a letter calling for a bipartisan, legislative solution to protect Dreamers now. View the full @coalition_dream letter here: bit.ly/3zeHqvx
Screenshot of a letter from The Coalition for the American Dream to Congress urging them to act to protect Dreamers.

ALT Screenshot of a letter from The Coalition for the American Dream to Congress urging them to act to protect Dreamers.

A collection of logos representing businesses and associations that signed onto a letter urging Congress to act for Dreamers.

ALT A collection of logos representing businesses and associations that signed onto a letter urging Congress to act for Dreamers.

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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
AILA@AILANational26 Oct 2022
The FY2024 Diversity Visa Lottery is open for submissions through 12 pm ET on Nov. 8. View AILA's info flyer here: aila.org/advo-media/tools/ps… #DV2024 To speak to a qualified immigration attorney about the #DVLottery, AILA's member referral directory is here: ailalawyer.org
An image of a flyer with information on the FY2024 Diversity Visa Lottery.

ALT An image of a flyer with information on the FY2024 Diversity Visa Lottery.

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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
AILA@AILANational26 Oct 2022
"The most disappointing thing I've learned through this process is we do need a lot of help in our country with immigration. It's a very, very slow, bureaucratic process." bit.ly/3TWxXkh
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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
Interfaith Immigration Coalition@interfaithimm25 Oct 2022
Amid continued attacks on DACA, join us for a critical conversation this Thursday about the need for pathways to citizenship + how you can take action. Spanish + Korean interpretation provided! Register 👉🏽 bit.ly/IIC1027Zoom #Faith4Citizenship #HomeIsHere #Citizenship4All
A graphic with a blue background has text on the left that reads: “Faith Voices Call: Citizenship For All! Oct 27 • 7 PM ET.” On the right side of the graphic is a photo of individuals rallying for citizenship in front of the White House. Text at the bottom of the graphic reads: “REGISTER -> bit.ly/IIC1027Zoom | #Faith4Citizenship”

ALT A graphic with a blue background has text on the left that reads: “Faith Voices Call: Citizenship For All! Oct 27 • 7 PM ET.” On the right side of the graphic is a photo of individuals rallying for citizenship in front of the White House. Text at the bottom of the graphic reads: “REGISTER -> bit.ly/IIC1027Zoom | #Faith4Citizenship”

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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
AILA@AILANational25 Oct 2022
NEW on #ThinkImmigration: Member Gina Polo gives a brief overview of the new Venezuelan parole program, the importance of the aid it provides, and why there is an urgent need to help more Venezuelans. READ here: bit.ly/3CZeJne

The New Venezuelan Parole Process

AILA Media Advocacy Committee Member Gina Polo describes the new Venezuelan parole process and its potential impact, also highlighting AILA resources for practitioners, including the free AILA...

aila.org
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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
AILA@AILANational19 Oct 2022
"The average wait used to be roughly two years, before the Trump administration gutted the refugee program with the intention of sealing off the United States from refugees and other immigrants." nyti.ms/3Teh5FV
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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
AILA@AILANational18 Oct 2022
Dreamers can’t wait. Congress MUST act! Join AILA and its members in urging legislators to provide a permanent solution for #DACA recipients and others whose #HomeIsHere. TAKE ACTION here: bit.ly/3TfiFqw
"Take Action: Congress Must Grant Permanent Protection to Dreamers and Unauthorized People Now" American Immigration Lawyers Association logo.

ALT "Take Action: Congress Must Grant Permanent Protection to Dreamers and Unauthorized People Now" American Immigration Lawyers Association logo.

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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
MALDEF@MALDEF5 Oct 2022
The Fifth Circuit allows DACA recipients to renew while it sends the case back to the district court for further review. Read the opinion here: maldef.org/l9w2
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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
AILA@AILANational10 Oct 2022
"We need #immigration reforms that include an opportunity for Dreamers to earn legal status and eventual citizenship. Citizens and legal residents are a net positive for the safety of our communities and the strength of our economy." #HomeIsHere bit.ly/3ErMIY0

Opinion: A solution for Dreamers would help law enforcement

Marshalltown police chief: Everyone loses if Dreamers’ legal protections are cut off and people are forced back into the shadows.

desmoinesregister.com
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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
Forum@forum_together22 Sep 2022
Passing the Afghan Adjustment Act just makes sense. RT to tell Congress you agree.
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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
AILA@AILANational17 Aug 2022
"Wait times for visas at embassies and consulates have reached unprecedented levels, creating disruptions for companies and employees seeking to enter the US or visit family in their home countries." bit.ly/3QxYLGj
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Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel retweeted
Interfaith Immigration Coalition@interfaithimm14 Jul 2022
We stand with the immigrant women who've courageously filed a complaint about the sexual abuse they experienced at Stewart Detention Center, and we echo their demand for justice. Learn more: bit.ly/3z01yBJ Sign the petition to #ShutDownStewart: actionnetwork.org/petitions/…
A blue graphic shares a quote in white text that reads: "All I want is for justice to be done and for this man to never abuse more women. They must stop violating the human rights of all women at Stewart." The quote is from Maria Doe, a survivor who was formerly detained at Stewart Detention Center.

ALT A blue graphic shares a quote in white text that reads: "All I want is for justice to be done and for this man to never abuse more women. They must stop violating the human rights of all women at Stewart." The quote is from Maria Doe, a survivor who was formerly detained at Stewart Detention Center.

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