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February 1, 2021 at 6:26 PM

Open Positions at ILCM- Saint Paul, MN

Dear friends and allies,   Immediate Opportunity:   We hope you are doing well and thank you for all your support.  The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota is hiring for two different postings: A full-time or part-time receptionist: The initial co…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Action Alert: Tell Congress to Act Now for Pathway to Citizenship

Dear John,   Tell Congress: Act Now for Pathway to Citizenship!   On. January 20, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. Within hours, he signed six executive orders reversing anti-immigrant policies, and announced …

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  Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Your support transforms lives

Dear John,   This year, all of us faced unprecedented challenges as a nation, state, and community. You nevertheless supported your immigrant and refugee neighbors and the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM). You responded to action alerts, …

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 5:30 PM

December News from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

December 2020 Dear Friends and Allies,   “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”  This quote from Dr. Martin Luther King has given me hope in times of despair, especially over the last four …

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November 20, 2020 at 4:56 PM

Open Position at ILCM- Saint Paul, MN

Dear friends and allies,   Immediate Opportunity:   We hope you are doing well and staying safe during these times.  The Immigrant Law Center of MN is hiring a full-time receptionist. At this time, ILCM staff are primarily working remotely as a r…

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  Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 12:00 AM

One Last Chance to Make Your Impact

There’s only 6 more hours to make a Give to the Max Day gift to ILCM!    The immigration legal, education, and advocacy services we provide are indispensable to the thousands of clients we serve each year.     As we look forward to the year ahead…

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  Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 2:31 PM

It's Give to the Max Day!

Give to the Max Day has arrived! It’s your last chance to make a Give to the Max gift—and there’s so many great reasons to give today!  Our Board Match is live, and we still have $6,997 to reach the full $10,000. That means any gift you make this…

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  Rudy Rodriguez · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Double the Impact of Your Investment in Minnesota's Future

Dear John,   There’s never been a more timely or important time to support ILCM’s work. That’s why I’m proud to share that my fellow board members and I will be matching up to $10,000 in Give to the Max Day donations! That means that when you gi…

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  Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota · [email protected]

November 5, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Dec 3: Celebrate a Decade of ILCM in Worthington

The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota   is proud to present The Statewide Premiere of Indivisible Indivisible, a documentary about ILCM's work with immigrants and refugees in Minnesota, airs on TPT's Minnesota Channel.   follo…

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  Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota · [email protected]

November 1, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Give. Vote. Celebrate!

Give to the Max Day giving is open!!   Giving opens early this year! That means that the impact of any gift you make between today and Give to the Max Day on November 19th could be multiplied by making ILCM eligible for drawings f…

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October 28, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association Law Clerk Position

Hello friends and allies,   The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota is happy to announce we are seeking a law clerk out of its Saint Paul, Minnesota office (currently all staff are working remotely). The law clerk will be an integral part of our Co…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Action Alert: Oppose Restrictions on Asylum!

Dear John,   The Attorney General has proposed a regulation limiting the time for filing asylum applications to 15 days after the first immigration court appearance. This regulation would make it virtually impossible for people fleeing persecutio…

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October 13, 2020 at 2:52 PM

New Issue

Hello friends and allies,    A message from our Development Coordinator Maggiy:   "Hello fabulous former ILCM interns and volunteers!   There’s a big way you can help ILCM with one minute of your time today. We have been selected as a finalist fo…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 3:25 PM

Action Alert: Oppose Biometrics Database!

Dear John,   The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule that requires visa applicants and many U.S. citizens to provide extensive biometric information, including iris scans, voiceprints, palm prints, fingerprints, and facial rec…

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  Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 5:36 PM

Reminder: Join ILCM for Our Perspectives Premiere

The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota invites you to the launch of a series of conversations with writers across genres, discussing the experience of migration, leaving one's home, and building a new one. Jia Lynn Yang, …

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM

October News from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

October 2020 Dear Friends and Allies: This Saturday, October 3, is the 55th anniversary of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the 1965 law that is still the basis of our immigration system. The INA is the reason …

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Action Alert: Urge the Trump Administration to Restore the U.S. Refugee Program

Dear John, Only 10,200 refugees were admitted to the United States during the fiscal year ending September 30, by far the lowest number in the history of refugee admissions. The year ahead may be even worse. Call your Senators. Call your Congressional Representative: Tell them to urge the Trump ad…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Action Alert - Oppose New Rules for Immigration Courts!

Dear John,   The government has proposed a new rule that would strip many due process protections in deportation proceedings. The government claims the new rule would increase “efficiency.” In fact, that means speeding up deportations, and limiti…

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September 18, 2020 at 6:50 PM

New Issue

Dear friends,    This is an exciting opportunity to serve the emerging needs of immigrants and refugees in Minnesota, home to one of the country’s most diverse and growing immigrant populations.    The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) is …

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  Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Perspectives: Writers on Migration Kicks Off Oct 8 with NYT's Jia Lynn Yang

The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota invites you to the launch of a series of conversations with writers across genres, discussing the experience of migration, leaving one's home, and building a new one. Jia Lynn Yang, …

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  Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 8:50 PM

Join us in listening, learning, and taking action

The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota   is proud to present Indivisible   A Visionaries documentary followed by a panel discussion on immigrants, refugees, and ILCM, building community in Northwest Minnesota & North Dakota…

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August 18, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Volunteers with ILCM!

Dear friends and allies, ILCM is seeking a policy intern! Policy Intern: The policy interns will assist the Executive Director to advance strategies to promote policies that protect and enhance rights and opportunities for immigrants and refugees…

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  [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 5:04 PM

ILCM- EJW Position announcement

Dear friends,    This is an exciting opportunity to serve the emerging needs of immigrants and refugees in Minnesota, home to one of the country’s most diverse and growing immigrant populations.  ILCM is seeking to sponsor applicants for EJW an…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 12:14 AM

Dreamers Dream On: Rescission of DACA Unlawful, but Threat Remains

Dear John,   WE WON!!! This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.    We are thrilled that the Supreme Court made the right decision and has recogni…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

June 11, 2020 at 1:59 PM

June News from Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

June 2020 Dear Friends and Allies—   The past two weeks brought such a mix of emotions for the entire ILCM community: Anger and sadness. Fear and uncertainty. Concern and worry. I am deeply saddened by the senseless kill…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Action Alert: Support ALL Minnesotans During Covid-19 Crisis

Dear Friends and Allies,   URGENT! The regular session of the Minnesota legislature ends on Monday, May 18. CALL TODAY!   In Minnesota, we want to support ALL of our community members. Senator Melisa Franzen and Representative Aisha Gomez have introduced SF 4540/HF 4611…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Your gift matters to immigrants and refugees

Dear John,   Today is the last day of Give at Home MN week. As we wrap up this week of generosity, I want to leave you with one message. Your gift makes a difference.  $25 purchases Know-Your-Rights materials that enable Minnesota’s immigrants …

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  Rudy Rodriguez · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 3:01 PM

From our board chair: You can ensure we reach our goal!

Dear John,   What a week! Thanks to your generous giving, we are over 60% of the way to our $10,000 goal during Give at Home MN Week.   As ILCM’s Board Chair, I have always known that at the core of ILCM is an incredibly supportive and generous …

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March 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM

The times are uncertain. Our commitment and yours is not.

Dear John,   I hope that this email finds you and yours safe and healthy during this extraordinary time. Like most of you, I’ve been working from home, where I’ve been in numerous virtual meetings when one or both of my children makes a cameo app…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota COVID-19 Office Closure

Dear Community,   We are facing an indescribably difficult time as a community, as a country, and as a world with the spread of COVID-19. There are many uncertainties, unknowns, and concerns right now. What has been and will always remain certain…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota COVID-19 Office Closure

Dear Community,   We are facing an indescribably difficult time as a community, as a country, and as a world with the spread of COVID-19. There are many uncertainties, unknowns, and concerns right now. What has been and will always remain certain…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota COVID-19 Office Closure

Dear Community,   We are facing an indescribably difficult time as a community, as a country, and as a world with the spread of COVID-19. There are many uncertainties, unknowns, and concerns right now. What has been and will always remain certain…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota COVID-19 Office Closure

Dear Community,   We are facing an indescribably difficult time as a community, as a country, and as a world with the spread of COVID-19. There are many uncertainties, unknowns, and concerns right now. What has been and will always remain certain…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota COVID-19 Office Closure

Dear Community,   We are facing an indescribably difficult time as a community, as a country, and as a world with the spread of COVID-19. There are many uncertainties, unknowns, and concerns right now. What has been and will always remain certain…

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March 5, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Action Alert - Tell Congress We Need Independent Immigration Courts Now

Dear Friends and Allies,   PLEASE CALL NOW! Tell Congress that we need independent immigration courts now!    U.S. immigration courts have a built-in conflict of interest: these courts are overseen by the Attorney General, who also supervises the Department of Justice l…

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  [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 4:51 PM

New Issue

Dear friends and allies, Immediate Opportunity: ILCM is hiring a Pro Bono Manager for our main Saint Paul office.  We welcome all those interested and/or know of anyone within their community to visit the following link for more information.   h…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 8:03 PM

January News from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

January 2020 Dear Friends and Allies—  After years of attack upon attack on immigrant and refugee communities, we were thankful that 2019 ended on a note of hope. On December 20, 2019, the President signed the National D…

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December 12, 2019 at 7:32 PM

Volunteer Opportunities at ILCM!

Dear friends and allies, ILCM is looking for volunteers!  The current open opportunities areas are:   Development: The Development Intern supports the development functions of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. As a nonprofit provider of leg…

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December 11, 2019 at 4:09 PM

In need of an Italian Translator

Dear friends and allies,   Immediate Opportunity: ILCM is seeking a volunteer to translate four (4) documents from Italian to English.   If interested please contact me via email at [email protected].   For questions or concerns please contact t…

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  [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 10:11 PM

Open Position-Spanish-Speaking Staff Attorney- Worthington, MN

Dear friends, Immediate Opportunity: ILCM is hiring a Spanish-Speaking Staff Attorney for our office located in Worthington, MN. We welcome all those interested and/or know of anyone within their community to visit our website www.ilcm.org and s…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 8:00 PM

Action Alert – Stop USCIS Fee Increases!

Dear Friends and Allies, The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is raising fees. The proposed fee increases are higher than in the past and are not necessary.  Fees are supposed to cover the cost for USCIS to process applications. USCIS now sends hundreds of millions of dollars of …

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

November 14, 2019 at 3:15 PM

It's Give to the Max Day!

Dear John,   Today is the day! We invite you to Give to the Max for immigrants and refugees in Minnesota. When you give through our GiveMN page, you welcome and show your support to the individuals who came to this country seeking safety and stab…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

November 11, 2019 at 3:00 PM

November News from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

November 2019 Dear Friends and Allies—    Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about DACA—Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The Court’s eventual decision will affect the lives of more than 5,000 DACA rec…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

November 1, 2019 at 2:32 PM

Join Us- Make a Difference through Give to the Max Day

Dear John,   In 2019, the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota's (ILCM) work has been more important than ever. We respond daily to each new executive action, policy change, and tweet intended to isolate and intimidate. At this time of great fear an…

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  [email protected]

October 23, 2019 at 9:30 PM

In need of French Translators

Dear friends and allies,Immediate Opportunity: ILCM is seeking a volunteer to translate a one page French document from French to English.If interested please contact me via email at [email protected] questions or concerns please contact the…

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  [email protected]

October 4, 2019 at 5:42 PM

ILCM- Open Position-Spanish-Speaking Staff Attorney

Dear friends,    Immediate Opportunity:   ILCM is hiring a Spanish-Speaking Staff Attorney.  We welcome all those interested and/or know of anyone within their community to visit our website  www.ilcm.org and search under our section of Careers f…

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  Veena Iyer · [email protected]

September 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM

September News from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

September 2019 Dear Friends and Allies—  I am honored to write to you for the first time as executive director of ILCM. I am proud to join an organization that has long been at the forefront of defending and advancing th…

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  Griselda Gurrola-Martinez · [email protected]

September 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Volunteer with ILCM!

Dear friends and allies,    ILCM is looking for volunteers!  The current opportunities open are:     Policy Intern: The policy intern will assist the Policy Advocate and the Executive Director to advance strategies for effective positive change a…

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  [email protected]

September 9, 2019 at 4:28 PM

Seeking Russian Translator Volunteers

Dear Friends,      Dear friends and allies,    Immediate Opportunity:   ILCM is seeking volunteers to translate documents from Russian to English as soon as possible.   If interested please contact me via email at [email protected].  For questio…

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  Lenore Millibergity · [email protected]

August 21, 2019 at 2:30 PM

All hands on deck

Dear John,   I'm reaching out because the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) needs your support today. I won't sugarcoat things—our immigrant and refugee friends and neighbors are under attack from the current administration. There is real …

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