Uncategorized | February 24, 2023
On February 24, 2022, Russia’s military launched an unprovoked, full-scale invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine, demolishing Ukraine’s schools, hospitals, and much of its civil infrastructure. One year later, … Continue reading "One Year Anniversary of War in Ukraine"
Read More >Uncategorized | February 14, 2023
Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center Attorney Jodi Garrelts and Ukrainian Family Assistance Program Supervisor Liubov Onishchuk testified today in front of the Transportation & Telecommunications Committee in support … Continue reading "ILC + REC Testify for Driver’s Licenses for Lawfully Present Immigrants, including Ukrainian Parolees"
Read More >News Uncategorized | January 27, 2023
Midlands Business Journal | The United States has a rich history of immigrants who came to the U.S. and helped build the industries and communities that thrive today. As birth … Continue reading "Immigrants and Refugees: Helping Solve the Workforce Shortage"
Read More >News | January 24, 2023
The Omaha Reader | Omaha’s immigration court has one of the longest average wait times for backlogged cases in the nation. Cancellations, lack of legal help and language barriers can … Continue reading "A Morning in Omaha’s Immigration Court"
Read More >News | December 4, 2022
Omaha World-Herald | Ukrainians coming to America face many challenges. Those include not receiving the usual refugee financial assistance because of their special status, and uncertainty about whether they will … Continue reading "Ukrainian war refugees helped through efforts of Omaha nonprofits"
Read More >Uncategorized | November 7, 2022
A Morning in Omaha’s Immigration Court
Read More >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 … Continue reading "62 Donors in 30 Days for Immigrant Heritage Month!"
Read More >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 … Continue reading "DHS Designates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status"
Read More >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 … Continue reading "Join our Team!"
Read More >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 … Continue reading "Policy Limiting Asylum for Survivors of Gang and Domestic Violence Reversed"
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