You are invited to join this six-unit course that will cover the practical skills needed in representing clients in their immigration cases. During the course, we will follow a hypothetical client from intake to conclusion and all that is needed in between. Participants in this limited-capacity course will be given the opportunity to practice the […]
* Tenga en cuenta: Consultas son con cita solamente por teléfono o Zoom durante la pandemia. Llame al (713) 595-4100 para asistencia. Charlas son sesiones de información gratis explicando leyes de inmigración. Después de la charla pueden tener una consulta gratis con un abogado de inmigración o un representante acreditado. Charlas se ofrecen en inglés […]
This is the first webinar of the three-part series, "Fundamentals of Asylum Law." In this webinar, we will focus on the basics of asylum law. We will take you through the concepts of past persecution and well-founded fear, the five protected grounds, and establishing a nexus to these grounds. We will also discuss humanitarian asylum, withholding […]
There has been a lot of recent movement in the world of TPS. This webinar will provide important updates on various aspects of TPS practice. First, it will provide a snapshot of recent TPS designations, extensions, and re-designations and the impact of on-going litigation on long-term TPS holders. Next, it will highlight trends in initial […]
Every day, the number of immigrants in need of quality, affordable legal assistance increases. Often, nonprofits are the only place in the community they can turn. Is your program up to the challenge? Over three weeks, this introductory-level course will cover the basic components needed to run an effective immigration legal services program. Participants will […]
The Center for the Healing of Racism, the Holocaust Museum Houston, and Texas Tribal Buffalo Project invite you to an IN-PERSON presentation about efforts around rematriation of Texas Indigenous land and communities, reconnecting and rekindling kinship. A facilitated dialogue will follow the presentation. For more information and to register...
We will review the permanent and statutory bars to good moral character and how USCIS could deny a naturalization application in its discretion because of a lack of good moral character. Then we will examine the effect on naturalization applicants of being convicted of, or admitting, a drug offense; of the government having “reason to […]
* Please note: Consultations are by appointment only by phone or Zoom during the pandemic. Call (713) 595-4100 for assistance. A Charla is a free information session explaining immigration laws with an opportunity to speak with an attorney or accredited representative. Charlas are offered in English and Spanish. You MUST register before attending by calling (713) […]
This is the second webinar of the three-part series, “Fundamentals of Asylum Law.” In many cases, success in an asylum application turns on whether the adjudicator finds the applicant to be credible. This webinar will discuss the legal standards for assessing credibility and which factors the adjudicator can and cannot consider when determining whether an […]
As a result of the visa backlog for young people from certain countries adjusting status based on special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS), more young people are adjusting status as adults, sometimes with delinquency adjudications or adult criminal convictions. This webinar will review the eligibility requirements for SIJS-based adjustment of status under INA § 245(h). We […]
Every day, the number of immigrants in need of quality, affordable legal assistance increases. Often, nonprofits are the only place in the community they can turn. Is your program up to the challenge? Over three weeks, this introductory-level course will cover the basic components needed to run an effective immigration legal services program. Participants will […]
Attend this information session to learn more about Chinese Community Center's 8 – 10 week morning and afternoon English program. ESL Orientation is offered every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 2 – 3 pm in Room 266. For more information, please contact ael@ccchouston.org at (713) 271-6100, ext. 100 ccchouston.org/esl
Explore emotions and responses to current events in a safe environment utilizing art therapy exercises for the healing of racism. * To RSVP, email Helen Spaw at hspaw@stpaulshouston.org For more information…
Register online or email us for Zoom link. Learn about the process and benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen and receive help filling out the citizenship application. Sessions are held from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. every 2nd Friday of each month online. For required documents, visit ccchouston.org/citizenship. For more information, contact Tina Huang at Thuang@ccchouston.org or (713) 271-6100, ext. 122
The first 75 will receive free one-on-one citizenship application assistance. Registration is from 8:30 - 9:30 am. * Due to COVID-19, the number of applicants served is subject to change. For more information, including location, please see the flyers in English and Spanish.
Join PIF and partners to learn best practices to conduct effective COVID and Flu vaccine promotion in immigrant communities, using new educational materials developed specifically for immigrants who speak Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean. Support your community in overcoming the myths and fears related to vaccination – especially any immigration-related concerns – and use […]
* Tenga en cuenta: Consultas son con cita solamente por teléfono o Zoom durante la pandemia. Llame al (713) 595-4100 para asistencia. Charlas son sesiones de información gratis explicando leyes de inmigración. Después de la charla pueden tener una consulta gratis con un abogado de inmigración o un representante acreditado. Charlas se ofrecen en inglés […]
This is the last webinar of the three-part series, “Fundamentals of Asylum Law.” In this webinar, we will discuss affirmative and defensive asylum procedures, including special procedures for unaccompanied minors and detained clients. We will review recent changes to asylum law and procedure, including new regulations regarding asylum processing for those who express a fear […]
In response to the increased rise of Anti-Asian/American, xenophobic harassment, and anti-hate towards marginalized communities of color, OCA is providing educational and awareness tools to combat these types of systemic oppression. This workshop is a free, 1.5-hour, interactive training to teach people on how to be a confident and effective bystander against racism and discrimination. […]
This webinar will provide an overview of conditional permanent residence, which applies to individuals who immigrate through a marriage that is not yet two years old. Conditional residents must file an additional application, Form I-751, in order to obtain full term lawful permanent residence. We will review who is subject to conditional permanent residence and […]
Every day, the number of immigrants in need of quality, affordable legal assistance increases. Often, nonprofits are the only place in the community they can turn. Is your program up to the challenge? Over three weeks, this introductory-level course will cover the basic components needed to run an effective immigration legal services program. Participants will […]
Attorneys licensed in Texas will be volunteering their time to provide members of the public with free immigration-related advice. Services are offered on a first come, first served basis and no reservation or registration is required. Attendees will receive free consultations with attorneys about their immigration questions. The goal is that the consultations will shed […]
Black LGBTQIA + Migrant Project (BLMP) is celebrating 5 years of existence, freedom to be ourselves, transformation, and joy! Come celebrate by registering to access updates and more information. The first 50 people to register will receive a special gift from BLMP! For more information and to register...
Attend this information session to learn more about Chinese Community Center's 8 – 10 week morning and afternoon English program. ESL Orientation is offered every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 2 – 3 pm in Room 266. For more information, please contact ael@ccchouston.org at (713) 271-6100, ext. 100 ccchouston.org/esl
This webinar, intended for practitioners who are new to asylum practice, will introduce the basic elements of building an asylum claim. In addition to these elements, including well-founded fear of persecution, protected grounds, and nexus, it will provide practical information for advocates on how to structure an asylum claim, obtain supporting evidence, and craft arguments. […]
You are invited to join Tahirih team members for a virtual open house! Please join us to learn about Tahirih, the work that we do, and to learn about what makes our pro bono program so unique. We will close out the open house with a short presentation on available opportunities for pro bono cases. […]