Uncategorized | May 31, 2022
June is Immigrant Heritage Month–a time when we celebrate our shared heritage as an immigrant nation and important contributions to our economy, culture, and common identity by immigrants from all around the world! This Immigrant Heritage Month, ILC is seeking 62 people to donate any amount to support free immigration legal services in Nebraska and … Continue reading "62 Donors in 30 Days for Immigrant Heritage Month!"
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News | July 19, 2021
On Monday July, 19 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced an 18-month extension and re-designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. Somalia has not been re-designated for TPS since 2012. Secretary Mayorkas made the decision to extend and re-designate Somalia for TPS after taking into consideration extraordinary and temporary conditions in … Continue reading "DHS Designates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status"
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ILC Positions | July 12, 2021
Immigrant Legal Center is an innovative, growing nonprofit providing important contributions to individuals and the communities we serve in Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Come join our growing team of passionate professionals making a difference in the lives of immigrant families across our community. Current Openings All positions are located in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. Legal … Continue reading "Join our Team!"
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News | June 18, 2021
On Wednesday, June 16 Attorney General Merrick Garland vacated three Trump-era immigration orders that affected asylum protections. The new actions restore the possibility of asylum protections for individuals fleeing domestic violence in some countries and some victims of gang violence. Between 2018 and 2021 the Justice Department issued several restrictive rulings against people seeking asylum. … Continue reading "Policy Limiting Asylum for Survivors of Gang and Domestic Violence Reversed"
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Uncategorized | June 15, 2021
La Administración de Biden anunció el lunes 14 de junio una nueva póliza de inmigración de EE. UU. que ampliará el acceso a permisos de trabajo y alivio de deportación a los solicitantes elegibles de Visa U, aquellos que son víctimas de ciertos crímenes y ayudan a las investigaciones o persecuciones policiales. El Servicio de … Continue reading "USCIS aumenta el acceso a permisos de trabajo para inmigrantes que son víctimas de crímenes violentos"
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Uncategorized | June 15, 2021
The Biden Administration announced Monday, June 14 a new U.S. immigration policythat will expand access to work permits and deportation relief to eligible U-Visa applicants, those who are victims of certain crimes and aid law enforcement investigations or persecutions. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will create a process that could allow tens of … Continue reading "USCIS Expands Access to Work Permits for Immigrants Who Are Crime Victims"
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Education | May 3, 2021
Children depart their home country (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador) to reach the United States-Mexico border. Many travel by bus, plane, train, or foot (and often a combination of travel methods). This journey is incredibly dangerous and can be traumatizing for the child. See the graphic above to learn more about how unaccompanied immigrant children arrive … Continue reading "An unaccompanied immigrant child’s journey to nebraska"
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Advocacy News | April 14, 2021
ILC Executive Director Erik Omar spoke to KETV Newswatch 7 about the over 100 migrant children that have been released to family member sponsors in Nebraska over the past five months alone.
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News | April 1, 2021
Immigrant Legal Center’s Director of Legal Services, Dearra Godinez spoke with Public News Services’ Eric Galatas about the new Know Your Rights: Immigrant Protesters Guide launched alongside ILC and the American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska and the Lincoln Commission on Human rights. The guide focuses on protesting rights for people who are immigrants and … Continue reading "Dearra Godinez, ILC Director of Legal Services spoke with Public News Service about Immigrants’ Rights Guide for Demonstrations"
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Advocacy News Uncategorized | March 29, 2021
For Immediate Release March 29, 2021 9:15 A.M. CST LINCOLN, Neb. – As federal lawmakers debate immigration reform in the months ahead, Nebraskans will no doubt be using their voices and practicing their right to speak out. Thanks to a new resource, Nebraskans who are immigrants can more easily understand their rights and the risks … Continue reading "Partners Launch Protester Rights Guide for Nebraskans who are Immigrants"
Read More >In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, donate ANY amount during the month of June and we will send you an ILC sticker pack featuring our special edition Pride sticker! Immigrants are welcome here!
