 Advocacy Update and September Events from Latinos Progresando |
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Advocacy Update: SSA's No-Match Letter Plan Deterred! |
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Justice Prevails: The Social Security Administration (SSA) will NOT implement its plan to send thousands of No-Match letters to
On Friday (8/31/07), a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the SSA, prohibiting the agencies from implementing the new rule regarding No-Match letters, which would affect over 1.4 million workers. The restraining order is the immediate result of a lawsuit filed by the AFL-CIO, ACLU, NILC, and labor organizations on August 30, charging that the new DHS rule would lead to massive firings of legally authorized workers. (For more information on the new DHS rule, click here.
A hearing on the case is scheduled for October 1. The SSA will not be able to send out the No-Match letters until the court issues a decision following the October 1st hearing date. This decision represents a temporary victory for immigrant rights advocates, but the need for accurate information and coordinated action persists!
Stay informed: Attend LP's Upcoming Community Forum on this pressing topic! |
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Save the Date: Community Forum!
"Know Your Rights: No-Match Letters and the Renewal of Green Cards without Expiration Dates"
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Toman Branch Public Library, 2708 S. Pulaski
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Still a Chance to DREAM Forum a Success!
LP thanks all attendees and volunteers who helped to make our August 28 Community Forum entitled "Still a Chance to DREAM: Immigration Policy Updates and Prospects" an exciting and fruitful kickoff event for our fall series of community education forums! Over 100 community members participated in this engaging and informative discussion about the national immigration policy debate and ongoing opportunities for advocacy. Panelists included Clarisol Duque, Chicago Director of the Office of Senator Durbin (D-IL), Oscar Chacon, Executive Director of NALACC, and Maricela Garcia, Executive Director of Latinos United. See the above announcement for our next community forum!
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College-Bound Youth Group Event
Youth DREAM Act Advocacy and College Planning Meeting
Thursday, September 13 at 6:00pm
Big Picture High School
Join C-BYG for an important meeting covering:
- DREAM Act updates and information on how YOU can help pass this important law allowing undocumented students to work and attend college
All are welcome! For more information, contact Sarah at (312) 850-9376 or sarah@latinospro.org.
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Important Legal Immigration Services Update
Replace your green card now!
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a proposal last week which will likely require all legal permanent residents carrying "green cards" (permanent resident cards) without an expiration date to replace their current cards.
Green Cards issued between 1979 and 1989 do not have an expiration date. These cards will become invalid 120 days after the new rule takes effect!
For more information or to apply for a new green card, contact the Legal Services Department at Latinos Progresando at (312) 850-0572.
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Community Partner Event
Hecho en Paracho: A documentary by a member of the LP community!
The Federación de Clubes Michoacanos en Illinois (FEDECMI) presents a special screening of the documentary Hecho en Paracho, by Javier Vargas and long-time LP volunteer and Pilsen resident Juan Carranza!
When: Saturday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m.Where: Casa Michoacán, 1638 S. Blue Island (312) 491-9317
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Latinos Progresando is Growing: New Contact Information
In order to accomodate our growing staff and serve the community better, LP has added a second phone line to the office. To reach Sarah Hooker, Advocacy and Community Education Director, or Laura Seago, Development Director, please call 312-850-9376. For the Legal Services Program, the Executive Director, and all other inquiries, the office number remains 312-850-0572.
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About Latinos Progresando
Latinos Progresando, a nonprofit organization based
in Pilsen and Little Village, serves immigrants through the
highest-quality, low-cost legal immigration services, community
education and engagement, and advocacy/organizing around just
immigration policy. |
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Visit Latinos Progresando online to learn more
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