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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Uncategorized | March 16, 2022
OMAHA, NE – On Wednesday, March 16 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas designated Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for 18 months. The new designation will ensure Afghans in the U.S. whose temporary visas may soon expire or who were recently brought to the U.S. on parole can continue living and working in … Continue reading "Secretary Mayorkas Designates Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan"
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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. will begin reimplementing the program on Monday. The program requires migrants seeking asylum to wait in Mexico for their cases to be heard in U.S. … Continue reading "Biden Administration to Restart ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy"
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Uncategorized | October 25, 2021
LINCOLN, NE – The ACLU of Nebraska released a new report on how law enforcement agencies in Nebraska serve Nebraskans with limited English proficiency in comparison to best practices identified by the U.S. Department of Justice. “Justice in any Language,” authored by Rose Godinez, Legal and Policy counsel at ACLU of NE, compares 19 … Continue reading "Anna Deal, ILC Legal Director, featured in new ACLU of Nebraska New Report on Law Enforcement Agencies’ Need to Improve Language Access"
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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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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"
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Advocacy Uncategorized | March 10, 2021
Immigrant Legal Center is excited to extend our support to the following bills empowering all Nebraskans to work with confidence. LB 298 Introduced by: Sen. Mike McDonnell Summary: Legislature Bill 298 would change Nebraska code by adding language from federal law that establishes that states can provide unemployment insurance access to individuals like DACA-recipients, who … Continue reading "Immigrant Legal Center Bills for Support 107th Legislature"
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News Uncategorized | March 9, 2021
On Monday, March 8 the Biden Administration announced a new designation of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Venezuela for 18 months, until September 2022. “The designation is due to the extraordinary and temporary conditions in Venezuela, which is one of the statutory bases for it. Because of conditions there, it is not safe for … Continue reading "Biden Administration Designates Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans"
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Advocacy Uncategorized | February 22, 2021
Juan was 16 years-old when he immigrated to the United States from Guatemala and settled in Lexington, Nebraska with his grandfather. With the help of Immigrant Legal Center Juan was not only able to obtain his Employment Authorization Document, or work permit but also his Lawful Permanent Residence card, or “green card.” “It’s marvelous,” Juan … Continue reading "For Juan, a recent green card recipient “every sacrifice is worth it for your dreams”"
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!
