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Dear Friend, This spring has been filled with activities and engagement throughout our community. As we continue our mission to empower our clients, I am excited to share some highlights from our recent initiatives, including the release of our 2023 Annual Report and the powerful story of our client Carolina, whose life has changed from facing deportation to now awaiting protection under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Recent initiatives such as the National Day of Action, outreach activities at Mission Milby, and a joint naturalization workshop have provided essential legal services and advocacy to assist immigrants in our community. Thanks to your continuous support, JFAI can continue to deliver immigration legal services and advocacy to our community. With Gratitude, Joy Green
Executive Director
Justice for all Immigrants |
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Celebrating Our Year's Achievements and Community Support We are delighted to announce that our 2023 newsletter is now available. It contains a detailed summary of our notable activities and accomplishments from last year. We sincerely thank our volunteers, partners, friends, and funders for their continued support and contributions. Please click here to read our 2023 Annual Report. |
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Carolina: From Asylum Seeker to Securing Protection Under VAWA Carolina fled her home country due to oppressive religious doctrines to seek asylum in the United States. Unfortunately, her request was denied, which led to her facing removal proceedings in immigration court. During her stay, she endured emotional and physical abuse from her U.S. citizen husband. Despite challenges, she applied for protection under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), though her case remains pending. While facing deportation, Carolina found assistance at Justice for all Immigrants. After extensive negotiations with immigration officials, JFAI got her deportation proceedings dismissed. Carolina is now free from the immediate fear of deportation and waiting for a decision on her VAWA application. *Name and photo changed for privacy reasons. |
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JFAI's Day of Outreach at Mission Milby On April 3, 2024, a day of impactful community engagement unfolded during the Open House at the Houston Independent School District’s Sunrise Center. At the event, Managing Attorney Gabriela Lopez-Compean delivered a Know Your Rights presentation to community members about their legal rights and the immigration process to help reduce their vulnerability to exploitation and connect them to essential resources. Two other JFAI staff members, Karina and Nick, presented information on JFAI's immigration legal services and activities to support immigrant families in the community. |
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JFAI and Partners Host Naturalization Workshop Supporting Citizenship Dreams In a collaborative effort to support the immigrant community, a group of attorneys and volunteers from JFAI, BakerRipley, the Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project (GHIRP), and the Tahirih Justice Center gathered at the BakerRipley Pasadena Campus to conduct a joint naturalization workshop to assist eligible immigrants with their citizenship applications and provide support in navigating the naturalization process. Throughout the workshop, participants received hands-on assistance from volunteers and attorneys, helping applicants complete and prepare their applications for submission to USCIS. This initiative is part of JFAI's commitment to offering legal services to individuals in Harris County on their path to citizenship. If you or someone you know could benefit from these services, please contact us at 713-545-6470 to schedule an appointment. |
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Texas Immigration Attorneys Meet with Mexican Consul General in Houston On April 17, JFAI’s Executive Director joined a group of fellow immigration attorneys to attend a meeting with Consul General Maria Elena Orantes and her team at the Consulado General de México en Houston. The dialogue focused on a strategy to protect the interests and rights of Mexican citizens residing in the United States. The attendees also had the opportunity to tour the consulate's new building, which enhanced their understanding of the Mexican Consulate’s operations and services in Houston. Powers Law Group helped organize this event, strengthening the collaboration between legal experts and the Mexican consulate. |
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Appeals court keeps on hold Texas' SB4 immigration law while it considers its legality Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia due to ongoing conflicts and crises, allowing approximately 2,300 current beneficiaries and an additional 12,800 eligible Ethiopian nationals to apply or reapply for TPS and an Employment Authorization Document. This extension, effective from June 13, 2024, to December 12, 2025, addresses the unsafe conditions in Ethiopia, including armed conflicts, human rights abuses, and environmental disasters. Read the full article here. Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia due to ongoing conflicts and crises, allowing approximately 2,300 current beneficiaries and an additional 12,800 eligible Ethiopian nationals to apply or reapply for TPS and an Employment Authorization Document. This extension, effective from June 13, 2024, to December 12, 2025, addresses the unsafe conditions in Ethiopia, including armed conflicts, human rights abuses, and environmental disasters. Read the full article here. |
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THANK YOU! As always, we would like to express our appreciation to our supporters, whose generous donations have a profound impact on the lives of our clients. |
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Justice for all Immigrants
2220 Broadway Street | Houston, Texas 77012
713-454-6470 | info@justiceForAllImmigrants.org |
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