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Welcome to the Advocate Resource Center

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After you sign in, test your access to the password-protected
sections. We hope you notice - we have been updating the site to
include more "Getting Started" materials for lawyers who are new to
the field.

If you get a "Not Authorized" screen, please email our colleague Sam
at [email protected] for help. We are standing by to address the
challenges that come with change.

We look forward to sharing and creating more resources with you, and
connecting you to your pro bono and nonprofit colleagues.

Websites Status Update

Early last week we experienced a cyber security incident. Out of an
abundance of caution, we took our servers and systems offline. An
experienced cyber-forensics firm has been leading a multi-step
security review and our IT teams have worked around the clock to
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services, more complex systems such as Citizenshipworks and Immi,
will require more time. The security and safety of our users is our
top priority, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we
undertake these necessary steps. Meanwhile, we will keep you updated.

Upcoming Webinar: Blackness as an Immigrant Issue

Join Immigration Advocates Network on Wednesday, February 23rd,
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Black Immigrant-led advocacy organizations - UndocuBlack Network,
African Communities Together, and Haitian Bridge Alliance. Together
we celebrate Black History Month via a cultural lens focusing on the
unique challenges for Black immigrants. Gain insight into the
particular history of Black immigration in America, unspoken truths
such as disproportionate deportation rates, and how pro bono and
non-profit staff can better advocate for Black immigrants. To
register for this free webinar, go to
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Latest from Immigration Advocates Network

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

Afghan SIV Process -
[link removed] : In this webinar, presenters addressed attorney, caseworker,
applicant, and employer perspectives on the SIV process. Topics
included the Chief of Mission process, I-360 petitions, the
employer's role in the SIV process, best practices for communicating
with applicants, Afghan civil documentation, visa processing,
adjustment, follow-to-join options, and available resources for
applicants and advocates.

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[link removed] Getting Started with: Clients in Detention: This podcast is about
working with clients who are detained. It features Colleen Cowgill,
Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney for Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy
Network’s Detention Program.

Upcoming Events:

Critical Legal Empowerment in the United States: Strategies for
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[link removed] Hate, Racism, and Xenophobia Against Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders, Thursday, February 24th at 12:30 Eastern. Register at -
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Find the latest news and developments on our home page at -
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materials, join the Advocate Resource Center. Membership is free to
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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 to better support immigrants and their
advocates.

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