Embracing the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger, CLINIC promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network.
May 20, 2021 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Director of Training and Legal Support, or TLS, Charles Wheeler and TLS Managing Attorney Kristina Karpinski present the workshop — Family Havoc: Can This Case Be Saved? #ConveneWithCLINIC
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This interactive workshop follows one family’s complex immigration journey and reviews how the twists and turns of life impact eligibility to immigrate through a family-based petition.
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May 20, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Training and Legal Support Staff Attorneys Elizabeth Carlson and Joanna Mexicano Furmanska and Capacity Building Field Support Coordinator Laura Burdick are presenting the workshop: Naturalization Testing and Disability Waivers. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Our presenters are providing attendees an overview of naturalization testing and disability exemptions.
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May 20, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Representing Asylum Seekers in a Rapidly Changing Landscape — This workshop is presented by Defending Vulnerable Populations, or DVP, Federal Litigation Attorney @bradkjenkins and DVP Managing Attorney @vfneilson#ConveneWithCLINIC
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Asylum law was upended under the Trump admin, with dozens of changes narrowing substantive eligibility and creating procedural hurdles. Our presenters are discussing the current state of the law and providing practical tips on how to put the best asylum case forward.
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Ethical Considerations in Immigration Law Practice — This workshop features Training and Legal Support Senior Attorneys Martin Gauto and Sarah Bronstein. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Our presenters are giving attendees an overview of what Ethics Rules are.
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May 19, 2021 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
CLINIC Capacity Building Director Jeff Chenoweth leads the workshop — Managing Financial Challenges. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Managing resources requires leadership skills. Prevention steps minimize risks. - Jeff Chenoweth, CLINIC Capacity Building Director
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May 19, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Tuning in to the Public Charge workshop with Training and Legal Support, or TLS, Director Charles Wheeler and TLS Staff Attorney Joanna Mexicano Furmanska. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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This workshop covers the current interpretation and standard being used by the USCIS and the State Department.
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May 19, 2021 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
The Legacy of Trump’s Deterrence Policies and How We Repair — Join Defending Vulnerable Populations, or DVP, Legal Assistant Amari Verastegui, DVP Legal Fellow Elizabeth Crivaro, Strategic Capacity Officer Luis Guerra and Volunteer Coordinator Victor Flores. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Strategic Capacity Officer Luis Guerra gives an overview of #MPP also known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy.
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May 19, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Obtaining Lawful Permanent Residence: Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing — This workshop features Training and Legal Support, or TLS, Staff Attorney Jennifer Riddle and TLS Managing Attorney Kristina Karpinski. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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This interactive workshop for practitioners of all levels, looks at several possible client scenarios and examines the different eligibility and strategy issues related to adjustment of status and consular processing.
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May 19, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
The R&A Workshop is presented by Capacity Building Field Support Coordinator Laura Burdick and Strategic Capacity Officer Luis Guerra. This workshop will discuss trends and changes in the field of DOJ recognition and accreditation. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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This workshop is incredibly timely after the Biden administration's announcement yesterday on their work to expand legal representation.
Read the statement from CLINIC's Director of Defending Vulnerable Populations Michelle Mendez:
Tuning into the workshop — The ABCs of Asylum Law. Training and Legal Support Staff Attorneys Elizabeth Carlson and Joanna Mexicano Furmanska are joined by @jennak_gilbert Managing Attorney w/ @humanrights1st. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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This session is for practitioners new to the asylum process or those who need refresher on the basics.
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May 18, 2021 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Thread: A statement from CLINIC's Director of Defending Vulnerable Populations Michelle Mendez — “CLINIC welcomes today’s announcement that the Biden administration will begin the work of expanding access to legal representation." 1/ whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…
"It is important that immigration — often forgotten in these conversations — is included. The stakes are often unbearably high in an immigration case, yet there is no guarantee of having a skilled legal advocate by your side."
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May 18, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Part 2 of the Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Case Management System workshop series is underway with Field Support Coordinator Helen Chen presenting. #ConveneWithCLINIC 1/
Good record keeping can leave a trail for who is coming through the doors, which is important for leadership and funders. - Helen Chen, Capacity Building Field Support Coordinator
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May 18, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Defending Vulnerable Populations, or DVP, Federal Litigation Attorney Bradley Jenkins and DVP Senior Attorney Rebecca Scholtz are presenting the workshop: Partnering With CLINIC for Federal Litigation. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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CLINIC’s Defending Vulnerable Populations Program engages in strategic litigation to advance the rights of immigrants.
Joining the panel — Advising #TPS Clients — presented by Training and Legal Support Staff Attorneys Ilissa Mira and Jennifer Riddle. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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With every development regarding #TPS and DED, CLINIC updates our dedicated webpage. View it here: cliniclegal.org/issues/tempora…
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May 18, 2021 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
Local Policing and Immigration Enforcement: What Can Your Community Do? A panel featuring @pedrodevelasco w/ @CPLCdotORG, Regan Vaughan (@CCMDAdvocacy) w/ @CC_MD, Sheriff Garry L. McFadden w/ Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office and CLINIC S&L Attorney Viviana Westbrook.
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Capacity Building Attorney & Project Coordinator/Field Support Coordinator Silvana Arista opens part 1 of the two-part workshop series: Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Case Management System. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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A good case management system creates efficiency as well as allows for consistent service providing. - Silvana Arista, Capacity Building Attorney & Project Coordinator/Field Support Coordinator
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Tuning into the workshop: Hot Topics in Immigration Law with Charles Wheeler, Director of Training and Legal Support, or TLS, Ilissa Mira, TLS Staff Attorney, and Martin Gauto, TLS Senior Attorney. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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TLS Director Charles Wheeler discusses recent changes to #PublicCharge.
CLINIC Convening 2021 opens with the Welcome Plenary: Charting a New Course.
This session includes a fireside chat between Chief of Staff, Office of the Director, USCIS @feliciaedc and @CLINICexec Anna Gallagher #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Regardless of faith background, service connects us all in the CLINIC network to serve those immigrating to the United States. - @CLINICexec
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May 3, 2021 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
THREAD: In response to recent family reunifications, read the statement from @agarciahayden, a CLINIC staff attorney: "Tomorrow, a mother from Honduras will be able to embrace the children she hasn't seen in three and a half years." @ksieff, @mradamtaylor washingtonpost.com/world/2021/05/…
“This family was cruelly separated by the Trump administration. The trauma these children and mom have been through will take years to overcome, if ever. It took an army of lawyers, people of faith, and a change at the highest levels of government to reunite this one family.”
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