Events

8th Virginia Immigrant Advocates Summit

Community Strategy Meeting in Culpeper: Sheriff Jenkins application for 287(g) program

As many of you are now aware, Culpeper’s Sheriff Jenkins has applied to join the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 287(g) program. As seen in Prince William County, the 287(g) program is very divisive and wasteful program that will likely cost tax payers millions of dollars and make the county less safe. It will erode the trust between police and the immigrant community. We also believe this program will create a chilling effect with the community and increase racial profiling.

See attachment for more information about the program generally.  On November 14^th DHS will decide on currently pending applications for this program. The DHS Advisory Board has requested information or testimonials of abuse, mistreatment, or any specific instances which would demonstrate why the Culpeper Sheriff department should not be approved for this program.

We will be holding a meeting on Thursday Nov 2^nd at the Culpeper County Library to discuss this issue and how the community can combat and oppose the Sheriff’s application.

Please join us on Thursday November 2^nd at 5:30pm a 101 South West Street in Culpeper

Immigration Clinic – Immigration Relief DACA

FREE IMMIGRATION CLINIC – DACA RENEWAL

On September 5th, President Trump’s administration announced that they would be winding down the DACA program. As such, DACA holders who hold DACA status with an expiration date on or before March 5th, 2018 must file a renewal before October 5, 2017 to extend their status one last time. If it is not renewed, they will lose their work authorization, driver’s license in some states including Virginia, in-state tuition in Virginia and protection from deportation.

Considering the huge stakes in play and short deadline to file a renewal application, Legal Aid Justice Center’s Immigrant Advocacy Program is organizing this free clinic to help DACA holders renew their application. AGAIN, DACA HOLDERS WHOSE STATUS EXPIRES BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 AND MARCH 5, 2018 MUST RENEW THEIR STATUS BEFORE THE OCTOBER 5th DEADLINE.

If you plan on attending this free clinic, you MUST bring the following with you:

1) Two Passport Sized Photos
2) Any criminal records (e.g. police report, charging document, disposition, etc.)
3) If you have traveled abroad, bring your passport and advanced parole documentation
4) Money order for $495 made out to “US Department of Homeland Security” (PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE ORGANIZATIONS WHO MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP PAY FOR THIS APPLICATION FEE. PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT THIS ASSISTANCE AT THE CLINC YOU ATTEND.
5) Photocopy of DACA Work Permit (both sides)

Please Bring: Copies of all prior DACA applications and renewals.

Foro Comunitario – Resultado de las elecciones y el impacto en asuntos de inmigración en Virginia.

QUE: Le invitamos a este foro comunitario para discutir sobre los resultados de las elecciones generales y el impacto en la comunidad inmigrante de Virginia. Como podría impactar al alivio migratorio conocido como DACA? Que pasara con el Programa de Protección Temporal (TPS). Asimismo, brindaremos un taller sobre “Conozca sus Derechos” para asegurarnos que miembros de la comunidad estén listos para ejercerlos. Acompáñenos y organicemos a nuestra comunidad para responder contra la amenaza del nuevo gobierno en este país.

CUANDO: martes 15 de noviembre 2016 de 7:15pm a 8:30 p.m.

DONDE: 3400 Charles St, Falls Church, VA 22041 (United Methodist Church of Culmore)

REGISTRACION: En este enlace: https://goo.gl/forms/H5v3uP5ppMufwZSw1

Para mas información contáctenos a  [email protected] or 703-772-1555.

Organizado por  La Asociacion de Vecinos de Culmore, el Legal Aid Justice Center’s Immigrant Advocacy Program y la Coalicion de Organizaciones Latinas de Virginia (VACOLAO)

Community Post-Election Debriefing and Know Your Rights Training

WHAT: We would like to invite you to our community forum to discuss the results of this year’s election and its impact on the immigrant community in Virginia including how it could impact administrative relief programs DACA and DAPA as well as Temporary Protection Status (TPS). We will also provide “Know your Rights” training to ensure that members of our communities are aware of their rights and how to exercise them.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 15 2016 from 7:15pm to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: 3400 Charles St, Falls Church, VA 22041 (United Methodist Church of Culmore)

REGISTRATION: Please click here: https://goo.gl/forms/H5v3uP5ppMufwZSw1

For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 703-772-1555.

Organized by Legal Aid Justice Center’s Immigrant Advocacy Program and Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations (VACOLAO)