Many people ask what our clients are experiencing, so we’re launching a monthly article that shares real-life stories and day-to-day realities—an honest look at what is happening inside our work. A case involving a young father, a U.S. citizen child, and detention...
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Immigration
More Than Legal Help — A Moment of Hope
Sometimes the most powerful moments happen quietly. 💜While a mother spoke through tears, her little girl sat beside her with crayons — drawing the person helping her mom find safety and hope. That small act captured what JAMLAC’s work is truly about: turning...
A “Happy Dance” Moment
At JAMLAC, we live for the moments when hope turns into reality — and recently, one of our accredited representatives, Carmen Stevens, experienced a true “Happy Dance” meeting with a client. After nearly 20 years of waiting, this client finally held his residency card...
U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Notice of Termination of Parole / Aviso de terminación de la libertad condicional del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de U.S.
This notice was sent to thousands of people who came to the United States through a CBP One appointment and received parole. A copy of the notice is attached for your reference. The notice has been sent by the federal government either through the CBP One...
Exploring Immigration in Our Community -Bridging Understanding
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A Moment of Hope in the Lobby
It was an ordinary afternoon at JAMLAC. Marlene, our Communications Director, stood chatting with the receptionist in the lobby while Carmen Stevens, one of our DOJ Accredited Representatives, sorted through the incoming mail. Among the usual envelopes, one stood...
New Actions to Keep Families Together and Support Dreamers
📢 Keeping American Families Together We are thrilled to share that President Biden is taking significant steps to keep U.S. citizens and their noncitizen family members together. The Department of Homeland Security will implement a new process to help certain...
Volunteer Opportunity: Spanish Translators Needed at JAMLAC
The Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC) is dedicated to assisting newly arrived migrants, mainly from Venezuela, in obtaining their work permits. We're preparing for our upcoming legal workshops and need your help! What We Need: Spanish Translators Workshop...
JAMLAC TRAININGS
#1- Naturalization Workshop Training for Volunteers https://youtu.be/aE3WIhZpt_M #2- Migrant EAD Workshop Attorney Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kHuCM1-Ur8&ab_channel=JAMLAC #3- Naturalization Workshop Video for Volunteers...
From Dreams to Green Cards: A Mother’s Unyielding Journey of Love and Hope
In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, there is a story that touches the depths of the human spirit—a story of a mother's unwavering love, perseverance, and the ultimate triumph of hope. Imagine a mother of eight, a woman whose life has been a testament...