Today, on International Migrants Day, We are honored to share an update on our two-year campaign advocating for TPS (Temporary Protected Status) and SSR (Special Student Relief) for Nigeria. Yesterday morning, our Executive Director Gbenga Ogunjimi held a press conference on Capitol Hill alongside several Black immigrant right organizations leaders and partners, Congresswoman Clarke and other members of Congress, urging President Biden to take decisive action to protect Black immigrants and advance TPS/SSR initiatives. Regardless of the outcome, we are proud of the relentless efforts and progress we've made with this administration and we look forward to continuing our advocacy with the incoming Trump administration. This campaign has been a two-year journey, and it has been a privilege to mobilize our community around a policy shift that once seemed unthinkable. If you or someone you know needs immigration assistance, please call our immigration assistance hotline at 1-800-395-9272. Full press release available at - https://lnkd.in/e2S66iFi Thank you for your continued support.
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Mark your calendars for this timely and informative Know Your Rights presentation!
Join us and the National Immigration Project on Sunday June 23 from 11am - 12pm EST for a virtual Know Your Rights Presentation to learn about your rights when traveling through airports. During the spring and summer months, Iranian Americans can sometimes visit family overseas and travel home with treats, rugs, and family heirlooms. Get informed, ask questions, and empower yourself. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge. Register now at https://lnkd.in/eWc4bn2P #KnowYourRights #EmpoweringEducation #Community
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Really looking forward to this session! Can’t wait to see how the discussion develops on this panel. Such an important topic!
🇬🇧 Looking forward to heading to London tomorrow for the LawWorks Pro Bono Conference happening at Baker McKenzie on Friday, 12 July. 🗣 I'll be speaking alongside our first PILnet-Refugee-Led Research Hub Fellow, Lidya Tewelde Habtay, as well as Fuad Mahamed, Jonathan Crompton, and Susie Reardon-Smith at the closing session on "Pro Bono in the Immigration and Refugee Space". 🤝 Lidya, Fuad and I will particularly be focusing on why and how to include refugees and migrants in the shaping, implementation and monitoring of pro bono projects. 🎟 There are still some online tickets available. Register to join us here: https://lnkd.in/eqJhf_NC #WeDoProBono #LawWorksConference
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Due to the abundance of propaganda and misinterpretations, I find it necessary to address the topic of illegal immigration versus legal immigration. I think people are getting things contorted and myths are beginning to spread. Especially about Black Americans and illegal migrants. The conversation should have always been about illegal immigration and how illegal immigration takes resources from black communities and Americans in general because it does. Mass illegal immigration serves wealthy and middle-class whites the most, Not Black Americans. Black Americans descendants of Freedmen have lived in our country amongst immigrants peacefully for over 200 years. We have already proven that we are not Anti- Immigration. We are the first to advocate for immigrants, especially Black and Brown immigrants. Nonetheless, the Biden administration's authorizing 11 million Illegals into the country hurt our Country economically and Most importantly it hurt Black Americans. I believe the language surrounding the conversation of Black Americans and immigration needs to be put in proper context. Too much of anything can be harmful to anyone and that includes illegal immigration.
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Facing a setback on your British citizenship application? Navigating the complex terrain of immigration and naturalisation can be daunting, and receiving a refusal on your application for British citizenship can be disheartening. However, understanding your rights and options for an appeal can empower you to take informed steps towards your goal of becoming a British citizen. Read the full article here. https://lnkd.in/dRb3jeFU #BritishCitizenship #LegalRights #ImmigrationLaw #StayDetermined
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April is Arab American Heritage Month! Take some time to learn about the history of immigration from the Arab world to the United States with our data-rich article providing an overview of Middle Eastern and North African immigrants in the U.S. https://bit.ly/MENAimmig
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Are you navigating the asylum process in the United States? Watch this free Master Class by Immigration Jobs Talk Show, featuring our Co-founder and Managing Partner, Gianna Florentino, to gain invaluable insights and guidance on how to navigate the complexities of the asylum application process and increase your chances of approval. https://lnkd.in/egp37hPi
Are you navigating the asylum process in the United States? Watch this free Master Class by Immigration Jobs Talk Show, featuring me, Gianna Florentino, from Fore & Florentino to gain invaluable insights and guidance on how to navigate the complexities of the asylum application process and increase your chances of approval.
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The Irony of History: How the Legacy of Immigration Shapes Today's Debate In the vibrant yet tumultuous decades of the 60s and 70s, I witnessed first-hand the waves of immigration from Asia and Africa to England. Schools were a battleground of cultures, where African students often dominated in numbers, yet all of us grappled with the harsh realities of racism—from skinheads to Hell's Angels, and even from within the local communities. It's a bitter pill to swallow when observing the present discourse around immigration in the UK, particularly when figures like Suella Braverman, whose own parents sought refuge from Uganda's turmoil, spearhead campaigns to tighten the very immigration laws that once offered her family shelter. This perceived betrayal resonates deeply, as it feels that those who should understand the immigrant struggle the most are now its greatest adversaries. What strikes me most is the shift in narrative—from a once multicultural embrace to a chilling endeavor to erase this richness from the fabric of British society. It’s a classic case of forgetting one's roots, an act that not only undermines the contributions of past immigrants but also dims the prospects for future ones. As we reflect on this, we must ask ourselves and our communities, especially those of us with ties to African heritage: Is the struggle worth enduring in a land where we are often seen as third-class citizens? With Africa's sun still shining brightly over its vast resources, perhaps it is time to consider harnessing our potential at home, rather than fighting for acceptance in foreign lands where our worth is perpetually in question. #ImmigrationDebate #UKPolitics #CulturalIrony #DiasporaDilemmas #ReturnAndRebuild
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Immigration Stories : USA The US has for many years been host to the largest number of immigrants. There nearly 48 million immigrants currently living in the USA. About a quarter (11 million) of the immigrants in the USA are undocumented (otherwise known as illegal (im)migrants). It has more immigrants than any other country in the world. Currently, the US is home to a quarter (25%) of all international students globally. And these immigrants come from all nearly every country across the world. What does that tell us? Tolerance? Is that what makes America great or? Should that justify the Americans and Mr Trump's plan for stronger American border controls? Akosua Gyimah Researcher in migration and Refugee Studies Lancaster University Law School November 10,2024 Source : PEW Research, published September 27 2024
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