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"
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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"
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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"
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News | October 5, 2022
As of October 1, 2022, Immigrant Legal Center (ILC) and Refugee Empowerment Center (REC) have officially merged under ILC leadership solidifying services and support for immigrants in our community. Through … Continue reading "Immigrant Legal Center and Refugee Empowerment Center Have Merged"
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Media Release News | January 25, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: San Juana Paramo, Communications Coordinator Office: (402)315-1562 Mobile: (402)216-4317 OMAHA, NE – Immigrant Legal Center has selected Monica Meier as its new Director of Social … Continue reading "Immigrant Legal Center Welcomes Monica Meier as Director of Social Work Meier Will Lead ILC’s New Social Work Program"
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News Uncategorized | December 3, 2021
On Thursday, December 2 the Biden Administration announced plans to restart and expand the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), or “Remain in Mexico” policy due to a court order. The U.S. … Continue reading "Biden Administration to Restart ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy"
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News | November 3, 2021
Giving Tuesday will happen across the globe on November 30th this year. Join Immigrant Legal Center in empowering and welcoming immigrants in our communities by giving on or before November … Continue reading "The Time to Give Starts Now Get Ready for Giving Tuesday on November 30, 2021"
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News | October 7, 2021
On Wednesday, October 6, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, along with nine other Republican governors traveled to the U.S.-Mexican border. The governors presented a list … Continue reading "“Asylum seekers at the border are following legal process” ILC Executive Director Spoke with WOWT Regarding Gov. Ricketts Visit to the U.S.-Mexico Border"
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Events Media Release News | September 22, 2021
Immigrant Legal Center is hosting the 7th annual Food Truck World Tour to raise critical funding to support free immigration legal services for low-income families in Nebraska and southwest Iowa. … Continue reading "Food Truck World Tour to Raise Funds for Immigrant Legal Center"
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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 … Continue reading "DHS Designates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status"
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