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Disciples Speak Out for Immigrant Children

June 5, 2018 by Tana Liu-Beers

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.

Parental Rights Toolkit: Detained or Deported? What About My Children

February 13, 2017 by Tana Liu-Beers

This Women’s Refugee Commission’s guide contains tools for families caught between the immigration and child welfare systems.

Asian & Undocumented?

April 7, 2016 by Tana Liu-Beers

They may not get much media attention, but Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up a significant portion of the undocumented population in the United States. Read more.

International Seminary Students

June 30, 2015 by Tana Liu-Beers

As you begin to discern God’s calling for you and your ministry, it helps to know your immigration options. Plus, learn all about work on-campus, practical training, and special employment authorization options in a new resource. Read more.

Employment for Seminarians

We’re always happy to speak with seminarians to help you understand your immigration options as you begin to discern God’s calling for you and your ministry. It’s never too early to begin planning. Please contact Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel at 317-289-1407 or tana@dhm.disciples.org. If you are an international student on an F-1 visa, there are… Read more.

DAPA and Expanded DACA Temporarily on Hold

February 18, 2015 by Tana Liu-Beers

On February 16, 2015, a federal judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) from starting the two new immigration programs that President Obama announced in November. Read more.

Central American Kids

February 11, 2015 by Tana Liu-Beers

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has begun a new in-country refugee processing program for minors in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. Read more.

Time to Renew DACA

June 9, 2014 by Tana Liu-Beers

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) just published the updated forms and application procedures you can use to renew your DACA. They recommend filing your renewal application about 120 days before your DACA expires. Read more.

There’s Still Time

May 8, 2014 by Tana Liu-Beers

Coming Soon – How to Renew your DACA ///
Haiti TPS – There’s Still Time! The deadline to re-register for Haiti TPS was May 2, 2014, but USCIS has just announced that it will extend that deadline to July 22, 2014. Read more.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

On June 15, 2012, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that certain young people who were brought to the United States as children will be considered for relief from removal.Read more.

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Refugee & Immigration Ministries

If you care about refugees and immigrants, there are many ways you and your congregation can get involved.
Refugee & Immigration Ministries equips Disciples to resettle new refugee families and advocate for immigrants. Contact Sharon Stanley-Rea, Director of RIM, for more information.

Recent Legal Updates

  • Stop the “Public Charge” Rule
  • Open Letter to Clients of Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel
  • Disciples Speak Out for Immigrant Children
  • It’s Been A Year
  • DACA Ending

Disclaimer

This website contains general immigration information only. It is not legal advice. Using this information does not establish an attorney-client relationship with Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel. Disciples Home Missions does not agree to represent you in your immigration case or before any government agency unless contracted expressly in writing.

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