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Third Annual Connect for Immigrants

Event Start Date:
February 21, 2019		Event End Date:
February 21, 2019		Event Venue:

Learn about immigrant rights, and how you can get involved!

This event is intended for anyone who is interested in learning about resources available to immigrants in Maryland, becoming a volunteer, and connecting with fantastic organizations that need your help.

The agenda includes:

  • 4:00pm-5:00pm – Presentation: Immigration and Immigrant Rights 101—what do you need to know about the current landscape?
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm – Networking Event: Meet organizations that serve immigrants and need your help!
  • 6:00pm-7:00pm – Breakouts on Hot Topics
  • PARKING: Parking is available across the street from the school of law. For more information, please see: https://www.law.umaryland.edu/Contact-Us/Directions-and-Building-Hours/

QUESTIONS? Please contact Katrin Hussmann Schroll.

DISCLAIMER: If you are looking for legal advice about a specific case, this is not the event for you. You should go to MIRC’s website  to learn about organizations offering advice near you.

REGISTER HERE 

MARCH 15 – Connect for Immigrants: Become a Volunteer, Help your Immigrant Neighbor!

Event Start Date:
March 15, 2018		Event End Date:
March 15, 2018		Event Venue:
University of Maryland Carey School of Law, 500 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Learn about immigrant rights, and how you can get involved!

This event is intended for anyone who is interested in learning about resources available to immigrants in Maryland, becoming a volunteer, and connecting with fantastic organizations that need your help.

 

RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-for-immigrants-become-a-volunteer-help-your-immigrant-neighbor-tickets-42017037089

Green Card Workshop in Baltimore

Event Start Date:
June 6, 2017		Event End Date:
June 6, 2017		Event Venue:
Exelon Building, 1310 Point Street, Baltimore MD 21231

Esperanza Center and Exelon are hosting an opportunity for refugees and asylees to apply for their Green Cards in June 2017.

Why? 

  • Travel easier and faster
  • Immigrate more family members
  • If you are a refugee, you MUST apply for a green card after 1 year
  • If you are an asylee, you SHOULD apply for a green card after 1 year
  • Continue your path to US citizenship

Why Apply Through the Clinic? 

  • FREE! (See below for needed documents)
  • Meet with professional, licensed attorneys
  • Receive continued representation throughout the entire process

Where: 

1310 Point Street, Exelon Building, 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21231

Public transportation accessible; meet in the lobby to be escorted upstairs)

 

When: *YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH APPOINTMENTS* 

*1st appointment: Tuesday night, 5pm-7pm, June 6

*2nd appointment: Saturday morning, 10am-3pm, June 10

Book your appointment online at http://bit.ly/2ptN9Ye

or call Ouranitsa Abbas, Pro Bono Coordinator: 

667-600-2931 |[email protected]

430 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231

Needed Documents: 

  • Copy of birth certificate plus certified, full translation
  • 2 recent passport-sized photos
  • Appropriate part of medical exam (in sealed envelope) and copy
  • All passports/travel documents used
  • Copy of Social Security Card
  • Copy of asylum approval, if applicable
  • Copy of Employment Authorization Document (work permit card)
  • Copy of I-94 card
  • If you have been arrested, detained, went to court, or talked to the police for any reason: Bring ALL documents relating to the arrest, conviction, court appearance, final disposition, probation, etc.
  • For asylees only: USCIS filing fee of $1255 in money order OR copy of benefits letter (food stamps, SSI, TANF, Medicaid, CHIP) OR copy of most recent tax return

Bring all of the above documents to your first appointment on June 6. 

Applications will be finalized at second appointment on June 10 with an attorney.

*1st appointment: Tuesday night, 5pm-7pm, June 6

*2nd appointment: Saturday morning, 10am-3pm, June 10

You MUST book your appointment online by clicking this link or call Ouranitsa Abbas, Pro Bono Coordinator:  667-600-2931 | [email protected] | 430 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231

 

Connect for Immigrants

Event Start Date:
March 16, 2017		Event End Date:
March 16, 2017		Event Venue:
University of Maryland Carey School of Law, 500 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Learn about resources available to immigrants in Maryland, becoming a volunteer, and connecting with fantastic organizations that need your help. Register Today: http://bit.ly/ConnectforImmigrants

 

February Board Meeting

Event Start Date:
February 8, 2017		Event End Date:
February 8, 2017		Event Venue:
Maryland Office of Public Defender, 217 E. Redwood Street, Suite 1020, Baltimore MD 21202
FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING
WHAT: These meetings are open to all members, so please feel free to join us. Discussion of our website management, advocacy policy, and planning for our March “teach-in” event.
WHEN: February 8, 2017, 6-7:30pm.
WHERE:  Maryland Office of Public Defender, 217 E. Redwood Street, Suite 1020, Baltimore MD 21202

Bmore Together Fundraiser for MIRC!

Event Start Date:
February 25, 2017		Event End Date:
February 26, 2017		Event Venue:
Points South Latin Kitchen 1640 Thames Street Baltimore, MD 21231

Please join Bmore Together for a fundraising event benefitting the Maryland Immigrant Rights Coalition. Tickets are $50 and include bottomless mimosas, sangria, bloody mary’s, a fully stocked brunch buffett, and the opportunity to be a part of an incredible social justice community uniting for an important cause. All proceeds of the event will benfit MIRC, an organization that maximizes resources in order to increase both availability AND quality of low cost legal representation for immigrants. Gather your friends and come enjoy an afternoon in support of a great cause…leave knowing we can all #bmoretogether!

Tickets available here:

Event runs 11am-1pm on Saturday February 25 AND Sunday February 26

MIRC January Meeting

Event Start Date:
January 12, 2017		Event End Date:
January 12, 2017		Event Venue:
University of Baltimore

6:00pm – 7:00pm

MIRC May Meeting

Event Start Date:
May 10, 2017		Event End Date:
May 10, 2017		Event Venue:
TBD

6:00pm – 7:00pm