Immigration

Immigration Update

IMMIGRATION UPDATE –

There has been a LOT of discussion lately about possible changes to immigration law. We have been receiving many phone calls and wanted to remind everybody -- there is NO NEW IMMIGRATON BILL. Nothing has been submitted to Congress. There is a lot of talk out there but nothing has changed.

Happy Holidays from AFSC NC!

Newcomer Student

Young girl at the Newcomers School, Greensboro, NC

Happy Holidays from AFSC's Area Office of the Carolinas!

We hope you enjoy this short video made by our intern Haejin Song. This semester, she worked with immigrant students at Greensboro's Newcomer School. For the holidays, the children made holiday and New Years cards to  send to family members back home. See some of their work and hear them wish you happy holidays in their home languages.

 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEa0ugaB8JI&feature=youtu.be  

 

Congressional Letter Writing House Party Toolkit

Everything you need to throw your very own Congressional Letter Writing House Party. This toolkit includes tips for throwing a successful party, writing a good letter, contact information and district maps for Colorado's Congressional Delegation. AND a fantastic sample letter regarding federal just and humane immigration reform, inspired by The New Path.  If you're in the Denver Metro area, give us a call or email jgarcia@afsc.org.

application/pdf iconComplete Letter Writing House Party Toolkit 2013.pdf

Interfaith Vigil honoring International Day of the Migrant

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Interfaith Vigil honoring International Day of the Migrant

Join us as we call for 

-A clear roadmap to citizenship for immigrants

-Equal college tuition for all NC students

-Safe and welcoming communities for all residents

 

Facebook event here.

Contact Information: 

Lori Fernald Khamala
lkhamala@afsc.org, 336-854-0633 

Human Rights Day 2012

Saturday, December 1, 2012 - 10:05pm - Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 1:10pm

Human Rights Day will be celebrated in RI with a rally focused on the rights of immigrants and workers - and of all people to basic security and human dignity.  We will gather at 4pm outside the U.S.

Contact Information: 

AFSC-SENE

sene@afsc.org  508-399-6699

Email: 
sene@afsc.org
Documents: 
Flyer for Human Rights Day

International Migrants Day Speakout and Rally

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Parents, children and community members affected by detention and deportation will speak out and demand the Obama Administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to keep immigrant families together. Immigrant and citizen community members will also rally and demand that the U.S. Congress pass humane and fair immigration policy and give families a path to citizenship.

Contact Information: 

See flyer for more information.

Documents: 
Dec18Rally-2012

Your Home for the Holidays Survival Guide!

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 What to do when Immigration comes ups over family dinner…

You know how “The Holidays” are. It’s supposed to be a time for families to come together, to share food and to nostalgically retell stories about your youth. Sometimes frantic travel, combined with too short breaks from school or work can result in you being curt with the people you love. Like your conservative Uncle David who wants to talk about immigration before you even get to the cranberry sauce…

 Here’s how to talk about Immigration... With OUT walking out before dessert!

application/pdf iconHome for the Holidays Survival Handbook.pdf

A Guide for Immigrants Detained in Colorado

This guide is designed to help immigrants who are detained and their friends and family members navigate the detention system in Colorado. 

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