January 23, 2012 – 9:57 pm
Local GR Press printed an AP story which used both “Illegals” and “kicked loose” in the short title. I like this one better. Unfortunately, once you get beyond the title the message is the same.
Jan 19, 2012 - Walter Ewing, American Immigration Council
This month, the U.S. Border Patrol is set to end the practice of [...]
January 9, 2012 – 9:05 pm
Relief for Applicants Subject to 3 and 10 Year Bars
January 6, 2012
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a proposal <http://wfc2.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=jB3QdSEhV69fwyzq6×74E4NJTzvb6iwb> to streamline the application process for the spouses and children of U.S. citizens currently eligible for legal permanent resident status, minimizing the amount of time that applicants would have to [...]
January 5, 2012 – 8:29 am
AIR Op Ed Dec 2011
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder moved boldly last week when he announced a series of immigration proposals that would help stimulate Michigan’s economy. The proposals would attract highly talented international students and workers, as well as investors. The potent mix of talent and investment would jump-start the state’s high-tech economy and create more jobs for [...]
January 3, 2012 – 12:59 pm
The West Michigan Conference was chosen by the UMC General Board of Church and society as 1 of the 7 national pilot Immigrant Welcoming Congregations programs.
The IWC Program is based on a successful model developed and successfully completed with a group of downtown Chicago congregations last year. Our goal with the 1-year journey [...]
November 28, 2011 – 1:22 pm
JFON has been registered as a Donor Choice Agency of Heart of West Michigan since 2008 and can accept donations through the this program. This is particularly timely as United Way pledges are being collected in the fall. Donors can elect to choose Justice for Our Neighbors to receive their funds
Please consider JFON when [...]
November 28, 2011 – 12:21 pm
Co-sponsor on Michigan Anti-Immigrant Legislation Swayed by Consituents
On Nov. 17th , MOP leaders in Sturgis held an awesome action, packing out the local Catholic Church to challenge their State Rep. Matt Lori who co-sponsored the MI version of the AZ anti-immigrant bill. Over 300 people turned out, and Rep. Lori committed to vote AGAINST this [...]
November 22, 2011 – 1:32 pm
On November 4, 2011, USCIS announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduran and Nicaraguan TPS beneficiaries. TPS allows beneficiaries to remain lawfully in the United States, for a designated period of time, with an Employment Authorization Document. Status for Hondurans and Nicaraguans is extended for 18 months, from its current expiration date [...]
November 22, 2011 – 1:27 pm
America’s new arrivals have always been one of our nation’s greatest sources of strength and, at times, challenge. When newcomers arrive to a community, they bring great assets, but their presence can also cause tension within the receiving communities, particularly those who do not have the institutional support to facilitate integration.
Though widely experienced, the challenges [...]
October 28, 2011 – 6:11 am
The Event:
This December, climbing partners Allen Zeitlin and JFON Volunteer Charles Hamel will attempt a free climb of the second-longest sport climb in N. America to raise funds for medical research in Post Tramautic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The Team:
Allen, an avid climber, is a Gulf War II veteran and a medical student at Michigan State University’s College of [...]
September 19, 2011 – 6:05 am
The American Immigration Lawyers Association has produced a must-read document in response to Obama’ new administration’s policy directive on all individuals currently in deportation proceedings. The documents are available in english and spanish.
AILA advisory memo (english) consumer-warning-for-dhs-annoucement-2011-08-181-eng
AILA advisory memo (spanish) consumer-warning-for-dhs-annoucement-2011-08-18-span
