Community Forum Tomorrow and More News from LP!

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Community Forum Tomorrow
and More From Latinos Progresando

Don't miss this month's community forum! Read on for advocacy updates, items for your calendar, and community partner announcements!

Community Forum TOMORROW:
Know Your Rights: Three and Ten-Year Bars and Section 245 (i)

When: Wednesday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Telpochcalli School
2832 W. 24th Boulevard
Panelists: Moises Hernandez, Immigration Attorney
Sarah Waxman, Former Director of Legal Services and Board of Immigration Appeals-Accredited Representative, Latinos Progresando

Latinos Progresando presents an educational panel discussion about admissibility bars for immigrants who leave the country, as well as the family reunification provisions of Section 245 (i). Make sure you are familiar with these crucial aspects of immigration law before the holiday travel season!

Forum will take place in Spanish; event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Latinos Progresando at (312) 850-9376
or Maria Velazquez at Telpochcalli Community Education Project, (773) 534-1402

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Advocacy Updates

Latinos Progresando Staff Participates in Fox Immigration Debate

The debate, televised on Sunday Nov. 25^th and available online, brought together immigrants' rights advocates and virulent opponents of inclusive immigration reform. Watch LP Development Director Laura Seago in the videos entitled "Solutions," "Costs," "Fear," and"Questions" on the Fox website.

Take Action: After watching the videos, create a login and talk back! Anti-immigrant extremists are already flooding the comments section of the blog with illogical and unfounded statements about immigrant communities. Don't let the Minutemen speak for you - take a moment to leave a comment about why you support immigrants' rights.

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ICE Issues New Guidelines to Humanize Raids

In light of activists' appeals to immigration officials to consider the heavy toll of raids on children and families, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) adopted new "Guidelines for Addressing Humanitarian Concerns" during worksite raids last week. This decision follows national outrage at the October detention of a nursing mother in Ohio, which separated the Honduran woman from her nine-month-old US citizen daughter. The new ICE policy extends considerations for "humanitarian release" to nursing mothers, pregnant women, and sole caregivers. For a news story featuring the National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities, of which Latinos Progresando is a member, click here.

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Special Thanks to our Generous Sponsors:

Adan Saucedo, Adan's Trucking, Inc.

Sponsorship opportunities still available! E-mail laseago@latinospro.org for more information.
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College-Bound Youth Group (C-BYG)

Family Day

When: Sunday, December 9, 2:00-6:30 p.m.

Where: The National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Support the C-BYG Scholarhsip Fund!
Bring the whole family!

Tickets: $12 Students, $20 Adults
Includes food, music, and entertainment

Co-sponsored by Radio Arte

For tickets or volunteer opportunities, contact Sarah at (312) 850-9376 or email cbyg@latinospro.org.

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Community Partner Announcements

La Feria del Mole

Vote for your favorite Mole! Contests, prizes, music and fun for the whole family.

Saturday, Dec. 1
3:00-7:30pm
Universidad Popular
2801 S. Hamlin Ave.

$5 Admission - For more information, call 773.733.5055

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Important Legal Immigration Services Update
Replace your green card now!

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a proposal 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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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.

Visit Latinos Progresando online to learn more

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The LP Holiday Party is Dec. 14th!

Tickets are going fast - buy yours TODAY!

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