No doubt you’ve heard the news about children being torn from their parents at the U.S. border. We are properly horrified by this situation, and we can join other Disciples to do something about it. Read more.
Family Archives
Immigration Status & Marriage
This document addresses concerns some pastors have raised regarding marrying couples, one or both of whom may be undocumented or lack a lawful immigration legal status.
Apply Earlier for Green Cards
The U.S. government has changed the dates when family members can file their applications. Most family members will still have to wait several years, but the wait will be shorter than before. Read more.
Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua
Beginning in 2015, the Department of Homeland Security will implement a new Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) Program.
The Department of Homeland Security has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans and Hondurans for an additional eighteen months through July 5, 2016.Read more.
Exenciones Provisionales de Presencia Ilegal
A partir del 4 de marzo del 2013, una nueva ley ayuda a algunos cónyuges e hijos de ciudadanos estadounidenses solicitar tarjetas verdes. Esta nueva regla se denomina “Exenciones Provisionales de Presencia Ilegal”.Leer más.
Immigation Status & Marriage
Pastors of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have the privilege and responsibility of marrying couples from all backgrounds. In addition to performing the ceremony before God, many pastors also seek to make the marriage ceremony legally valid according to their state’s requirements. This document addresses concerns some pastors have raised regarding marrying couples, one or both of whom may be undocumented or lack a lawful immigration legal status. Read more.
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers
Starting March 4, 2013, a new rule helps some spouses and children of U.S. citizens apply for green cards. This new rule is called “Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers” or “Stateside Waivers.”Read more.
Who Can Come to the U.S.?
An interactive presentation gives an overview of the U.S. legal immigration system.
Good News for Some Mixed Status Families
Starting March 4, 2013, a new rule will help some spouses and children of U.S. citizens apply for green cards. This new rule is called “Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers.” Many spouses and children of U.S. citizens who entered the U.S. illegally are not allowed to apply for green cards in the U.S. Instead, they have… Read more.