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*NEW* Survey to Update the Remote Legal Support Guide

Two years ago, Immigration Advocates Network, Pro Bono Net, and
partners conducted a national survey to learn about the field's
experience and interest in remote (virtual) legal support. We shared
the results with you in " -
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[link removed] Since then, under the worst possible circumstances, you have become
an expert. It's time to check back on how your work has changed, and
what will help you better connect people to legal services or
information. Please take 20 minutes to update us. We promise to
share the results again, and update the Remote Legal Support Guide.
To start now, click -
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Plain Language for Community Empowerment & Education

Use clear and accessible communications to help people understand
changes in the law. Our goal is the average reading level in the U.S.
- 6th grade. Check out these resources to learn more about plain
language writing.

Training Webinars:

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Transcend:
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Tools to Help You Measure Success:

Common sense, practice and editing are key to plain language content.
However, online tools can help you assess your writing. Here are a
couple to try:

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In Microsoft Word:

Go to the "review" setting of the document

Click on "spelling and grammar" on the far left of the tool bar, for
an analysis with Readability Statistics, including the Flesch-Kincaid
Grade Level

To see plain language in action, go to -
[link removed] immi.org. Contact us to work together on a plain language project:
[email protected].

Latest from the Immigration Advocates Network

This is the monthly digest from the Immigration Advocates Network and
our partners in immigrant advocacy.

*NEW* To help you keep up with White House announcements, and
analyses by experts in our field, we've created a "First 100 Days"
collection in the Alerts section on our website at: -
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The Open Society Justice Justice Initiative, Legal Empowerment
Network and partners published a new guide on tech tools &
strategies: -
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and best practices.

The American Bar Association launched its new Federal Free Legal
Answers project. Pro bono lawyers answer questions on immigration and
veterans law. To learn more or volunteer, click -
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Find the latest news and developments on our home page at -
[link removed] www.immigrationadvocates.org. For access to all our training
materials, join the Immigration Advocates Network's Nonprofit
Resource Center. Membership is free to nonprofit staff and pro bono
counsel. Sign up: -
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Jobs in Immigrant Advocacy

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[link removed] Citizenship/Immigration Associate, Center for New Americans
Northampton, MA

February 1, 2021

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[link removed] Staff Attorney, ActionNYC in SchoolsNew York City, NY

Position Open Until Filled

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[link removed] Paralegal, KIND

Los Angeles, CA

Position Open Until Filled

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[link removed] US Asylum Campaign Communications Coordinator, Women's Refugee
CommissionWashington, D.C.

Position Open Until Filled

For more jobs visit -
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To share a job listing, email - [email protected]
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About Immigration Advocates Network

The Immigration Advocates Network (IAN), a program of Pro Bono Net,
is dedicated to expanding access to immigration legal resources and
information through collaboration and technology. We create our own
tools, build platforms for others, and work with partners to harness
the power of technology and collaboration to better support
immigrants and their advocates.

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