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The mission of Advocates for Immigrant Rights is to fight for the dignity, safety, and inclusion of immigrants in the United States, especially those most marginalized, through legal representation and advocacy.
Operating as usual
Our new Director of Communications, Alejandro Paredes, is also a musician who has played all over Memphis! He will be sharing his talents on our 4th Anniversary Celebration, Wednesday Oct 12th, at Tonicamemphis. Get you tickets on https://www.airlegal.org/4-year-anniversary
We are hiring a legal secretary!
Check details https://www.facebook.com/jobs/job-opening/3645940712396973?source=job_ats
We want to congratulate our friend and client Manuel Durán, who has been recently awarded during the . Manuel had to endure over a year of imprisonment when he was transferred to ICE after being arrested covering a protest in downtown Memphis. AIR helped him to win his asylum case and we want to share the joy of this award. FELICITACIONES MANUEL!
A couple of weekends ago we had the opportunity to do some screenings to help the immigrant community in Forest Green, AK, where the Mexican Independence Day Festival was taking place. Kudos to our Accredited Legal Representative, Rebeca Castillo, for helping us have a presence in this festival and expand our work! It was a lot of fun!
Will you be celebrating with us? - https://mailchi.mp/d077ed09ae45/lets-celebrate-our-4th-anniversary-5890067
Since today is the first Monday of the month we want to make sure you’ve added our anniversary celebration to your calendar!
Thank you mayor Lee Harris for understanding what America is all about!
If you know someone who doesn't speak English, they can be assisted at many organizations now thanks to interpreters available.
When someone needs to access services, staff at 13 nonprofits will connect with a translator who can speak Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Vietnamese, French or any other desired language.
The organizations cover a range of services including legal services, housing, food access, mental health, workforce, and financial counseling.
Thank you to Mayor Lee Harris and the Shelby County Community Services for making Language Connection possible.
https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/3787/Language-Connection
https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/40245/Language-Connection-flyer-English-
https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/40246/Language-Connection-flyer-Spanish
World Relief Memphis United Way of the Mid-South Latino Memphis Catholic Charities of West Tennessee Porter-Leath Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center Mid-South Food Bank United Housing, Inc. Community Legal Center Advocates for Immigrant Rights Alliance Healthcare Services HopeWorks Memphis
Some politicians are using vulnerable human lives to advance their bigoted agendas. They don’t seem to care for people and they repeatedly show that chaos and cruelty is their political strategy. Not only do they disrespect the lives of people seeking sanctuary in this country, but instead of coming up with solutions, they create havoc and exacerbate the situation. Interested only in making headlines, Governors Abbott and Desantis have sent immigrants to towns with few resources, fabricating crises that only serve the aspirations of these merciless public officials.
A majority of our clients come from Latin America and we are happy to celebrate the vibrancy and variety of their cultures, as well as the contributions they make to this country.
El Sábado 24 de Septiembre nuestros abogados de inmigración estarán haciendo entrevistas de 30 minutos para ayudar a la comunidad a conocer más de su status legal. Llame al número en la imagen para reservar su puesto, o hágalo Ud. mismo en línea: https://ar-advocates.youcanbook.me
Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group is asking the City Council to adopt a resolution so Memphis officially celebrates the Hispanic Heritage Month. Councilwoman Rhonda Logan adopted the resolution! Well done guys! Muy bien!
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Advocates for Immigrant Rights is now hiring for the position of Legal Assistant/Paralegal in Memphis. Apply today.
Our team is growing! Say hi to one of our newest AIR employees-- Stephany! She will be working as our Legal Secretary.
Welcome Steph!!!!
Please join me in welcoming Pam to the Legal Team as our Legal Assistant at AIR. We are excited to have her on the team!
Welcome to Pamela!
A big thanks to Pam Santi for hosting Art Therapy with our staff. It was so fun and relaxing! Can't wait till our next session
Advocates for Immigrants is hiring!
We are searching for 2 legal assistants to join our team of caring individuals fighting for the rights of immigrants ❤
To apply, please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and
resume with three references (name, position, phone number and email address) to
[email protected].
More info can be found on our website: www.airlegal.org/opportunities
Consiga hacer un SALTO en el año escolar en el evento de inmunización GRATIS este sábado de 10 am a 2 pm en la Academia de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje, 2485 Union Ave. Las vacunas y los registros de vacunas estarán disponibles por orden de llegada. Habrá intérpretes de español.
Congrats to AIR's client for receiving his work authorization!!! 🥳🥳🥳
Are you eligible to apply for citizenship?
⭐️ AIR is providing low-cost services to clients applying for citizenship.
⭐️ We represent eligible clients in the mid-south and will connect you to FREE English and civics classes.
⭐️ Want to find out if you are able to apply? Call our office or send us an email.
Meet AIR's undergraduate intern for our LGBTQ+ Focus Program:
Hello! My name is Sadie Michel.
I am a senior anthropology major with a minor in nonprofit management at University of
Memphis set to graduate in August. I am interested in applied anthropology and feel its holistic lens provides a good base for nonprofit work.
I studied at CSU East Bay this past fall as an exchange student where I worked as a student
assistant at the C. E. Smith Museum of Anthropology where we curated exhibits in Latinx
synthesis and CRM anthropology.
I am passionate about people and it is reflected in the work I hope to do. My career focuses are in community action, LGBTQ+ rights, and studying systems of power.
one year ago!
Check out our client, Melchora who came to pick up her Work Authorization card at the office. Congratulations to Melchora 🎉🎉🎉
✅ ¡Marque INMUNIZACIONES de su lista de tareas de regreso a la escuela!
Nuestros socios en Christ Community Health Services eran ofreciendo varios eventos de inmunización en nuestros sitios escolares a partir de mañana.
Visite Memphis T-Stem East High School el 23 de julio de 8 a.m. a 12 p.m. para que su hijo/a estén al día con sus vacunas.
Para programar su cita, llame al 901-842-2378 o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra "SCS901" al 91999.
Covid cases are on the rise and we are taking precautions to prevent illness amongst our staff and clients.
We are requiring masks for all in-office visits again. Please remember to wear a mask to protect each other!
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Los casos de Covid están aumentando nuevamente y estamos tomando precauciones para prevenir enfermedades entre nuestro personal y clientes.
Estamos requiriendo máscaras para todas las visitas al consultorio nuevamente. ¡Recuerde usar una máscara para protegerse unos a otros!
!!ATTENCION!! Si lo detienen por conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol y es indocumentado, ¡puede que lo envíen a un centro de detención de inmigrantes!
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El Departamento de Policía de la ciudad de Memphis llevará a cabo dos puntos de control de seguridad vial por sobriedad el viernes 29 de julio de 2022 y el sábado 30 de julio de 2022. El punto de control será de 8:00 p. m. a 2:00 a. m.
La primera ubicación será Whitten Road, cerca de Elmore Road, y la segunda ubicación será Raleigh LaGrange, cerca de Sycamore View. El puesto de control será de 8:00 PM a 2:00 AM.
La conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol es un delito grave que mata a más de 16 000 personas y lesiona a otras 305 000 cada año en los Estados Unidos.
Los oficiales evaluarán a los conductores en busca de signos de alcohol o dr**as. Los oficiales también apuntarán a aquellos que operen un vehículo en estado de ebriedad y tomarán medidas correctivas por otras infracciones observadas mientras aseguran la protección de todos los automovilistas.
El Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad de Memphis reconoce que los puntos de control de sobriedad son herramientas altamente visibles y efectivas en la batalla contra la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol.
Este punto de control está financiado por el gobierno federal a través de una subvención de la Oficina de Seguridad en las Carreteras de Tennessee.
Sobre el Departamento de Policía de Memphis
El Departamento de Policía de Memphis es una agencia de aplicación de la ley de primer nivel que sirve y protege a los ciudadanos de Memphis, Tennessee. Nuestro propósito es crear y mantener la seguridad pública en la ciudad de Memphis. Lo hacemos con atención enfocada en prevenir y reducir el crimen, hacer cumplir la ley y detener a los criminales.
MPD to Conduct Sobriety Roadside Checkpoints
MEMPHIS, July 14, 2022- The City of Memphis Police Department will conduct two Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoints on Friday, July 29, 2022, and Saturday, July 30, 2022. The checkpoint will be from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM. The first Location will be Whitten Road near Elmore Road, and the second location will be Raleigh LaGrange near Sycamore View. The checkpoint will be from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures 305,000 others every year in the United States.
Officers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Officers will also target those who operate a vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed while ensuring the protection of all motorists.
The City of Memphis Police Department recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.
This checkpoint is federally funded through a grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office.
About the Memphis Police Department
The Memphis Police Department is a premier law enforcement agency that serves and protects the citizens of Memphis, Tennessee. Our purpose is to create and maintain public safety in the city of Memphis. We do so with focused attention on preventing and reducing crime, enforcing the law, and apprehending criminals.
Congrats to this AIR client who came to pick up his work authorization card at our office! He's excited and grateful to the abogadas and assistants that have worked on his case. Yay!!!
Congrats to these new USCs!!!
Happiest of birthdays to our newly Department of Justice accredited representative, Rebeca!!!! Felicidades & thank you for all your hard work at AIR!
Today is Social Media Giving day and we are sharing this article to spread the word. AIR's website, our venmo, and cashapp accounts are available to accept donations! We've done a lot of hard work this year for our community by providing legal care to the immigrant population. We look forward any contribution you are able to make to advance our mission.
www.airlegal.org
(venmo)
$airlegal (cashapp)
July 15 all is observed as Social Media Giving Day which is also a social media holiday in many states of the US. This day was observed for the first
Check out our legal extern for this summer, Sam:
My name is Sam Norman. I am a lifelong Memphian and have recently completed my 1L year at the University of Memphis: Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.
Before attending law school, I obtained my bachelor’s degree from Emory University, double majoring in Film and History. Returning to Memphis, I knew I wanted to work with a positive force in the community.
By externing with Advocates for Immigrant Rights, I have accomplished just that! During my time with AIR, I will attend client consultations and work on administrative tasks around the office.
Operation Southern Slow Down del 18 al 24 de Julio en Tennessee | Memphis Noticias
La Oficina de Seguridad Vial de Tennessee advierte a conductores amantes de la velocidad que estén preparados para ver luces azules en sus espejos retrovisores durante Operation Southern Slow Down.
AIR's new Community Access and Integration Program (CAIP) welcomes current AIR clients and assists them in seeking services or support in areas outside their current immigration legal case.
The CAIP objective is to work with clients to secure resources that meet their non-legal needs and empower them with the skills they need to live a fulfilling life by ensuring their access to social service support.
ESP:
El nuevo Programa de Integración y Acceso Comunitario (CAIP) de AIR da la bienvenida a los clientes actuales de AIR y los ayuda a buscar servicios o apoyo en áreas fuera de su caso legal de inmigración actual.
El objetivo de CAIP es trabajar con los clientes para asegurar recursos que satisfagan sus necesidades no legales y empoderarlos con las habilidades que necesitan para vivir una vida plena al garantizar su acceso al apoyo del servicio social.
AIR's executive director, Casey Bryant, was named a Superwoman in business for 2022 by the Memphis Business Journal. Casey, your hard work does not go unnoticed!
https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2022/06/26/super-women-2022-adrian-argo-barnes-bearden-bryant.html
Check out this bio from one of our interns this summer from the U of M Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law:
My name is Peyton Barrow. I am from Rogersville, Alabama. I obtained my bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of North Alabama. I am currently a 2L at the University of Memphis: Cecil Humphreys School of Law.
I have always been passionate about understanding the plight of others, and wanting to help as many people as I can. This is what led me to extern at AIR, and what drives me to one day become an immigration lawyer.
In this externship I hope to better understand the day to day work of immigration law, and better my skills as a legal researcher and writer.
Clientes en Jonesboro, Arkansas:
¡RECORDATORIO!
¡El campamento de español para el mes de julio comienza en dos semanas! Asegúrese de inscribir a sus hijos antes del próximo jueves. Puede llamarnos al 870-931-1884 o al 870-926-1118 para obtener más información.
!REMINDER!
Spanish Camp for the month of July starts in two weeks! Make sure to sign your kids up before next Thursday. You can call us at 870-931-1884 or 870-926-1118 for more information.
More than 50 people died at the border attempting to enter the United States. This occurrence is only part of a larger humanitarian crisis that has led millions of people from all over the world to immigrate in search of refuge.
In solidarity, AIR mourns the deaths of these mothers, fathers, sons and daughters. We grieve alongside their families and our own immigrant communities. Words can not describe the outrage we feel at the failure of U.S. policies denying people the right to seek asylum. The consequence of seeking safety should never be death.
People die at the border daily and we refuse to turn a blind eye to the anti-immigrant policies that lead to such tragedies.
We honor the lives taken by and .
🚨Sube a 53 el número de mu***os en el tráiler de San Antonio, según el forense de Texas
➡️ El número de víctimas mortales del camión que fue hallado el lunes en el sur de la ciudad de San Antonio en Texas subió a 53, según confirmaron las autoridades el miércoles por la mañana: 40 hombres y 13 mujeres.
➡️ Entre los fallecidos, se sabe por ahora que hay 27 mexicanos, siete guatemaltecos y dos hondureños.
➡️ Carlos Moreno Reporta
Fuente:
We are sad pride month is over, but our work does not stop here.
🏳️🌈 AIR is a proud ally to the LGBTQ+ community through our constant efforts to provide legal representation to LGBTQ+ immigrants.
🏳️🌈 We endlessly seek justice for those clients that have been harmed by prejudice and violence so that they may be able to find refuge in our communities.
🏳️🌈 We encourage all advocates and allies of immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community to collaborate with our efforts.
🏳️🌈 A small donation from you can become a BIG help to a person in need of help with their immigration court case or to seek non-legal resources through our social program. Link in bio!
Around the globe, LGBTQ+ persons flee persecution in their home countries for an opportunity to live authentically and safely as themselves.
As we celebrate Pride, we must acknowledge those who fought for us to live freely and recognize the work that is still to be done.
AIR recognizes the additional violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ persons throughout the immigration process.
Aproveche el programa de naturalización de AIR.
🦅 La naturalización es el proceso para convertirse en ciudadano de los Estados Unidos que consiste en presentar la solicitud N-400, asistir a una entrevista y tener suficiente conocimiento en historia/cívica estadounidense y dominar el inglés.
⚖️ Podemos representar a clientes elegibles en el medio sur y lo conectaremos con clases GRATUITAS de inglés y educación cívica.
☎️ ¿Quieres saber si puedes aplicar? Llame a nuestra oficina o envíenos un correo electrónico.
🤳 901-729-9560 | [email protected]
Take advantage of AIR's naturalization program.
🦅 Naturalization is the process of becoming a United States citizen which consists of submitting the N-400 application, attending an interview, and having sufficient knowledge in American history/civics and being proficient in English.
⚖️ We are able to represent eligible clients in the mid-south and will connect you to FREE English and civics classes.
☎️ Want to find out if you are able to apply? Call our office or send us an email.
🤳 901-729-9560 | [email protected]
❤️ FELICIDADES to our long-time client, Eloisa for reaching a new milestone! 🎉
🤍 This month Eloisa became a 🦅 U.S. CITIZEN 🦅and we are thrilled to share this picture of her and her husband following her oath ceremony.
💙 Eloisa is thankful to AIR and her attorney, Casey Bryant, for supporting her throughout this journey. Woohoo!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Today, AIR will be closed in observation of Juneteenth. This is a celebration of freedom and emancipation for Black Americans. We hope to continue furthering our support of Black communities, including Black immigrants through our work as we continue to fight for racial equality each day.
Hoy, AIR estará cerrado en observación de Juneteenth. Esta es una celebración de la libertad y la emancipación de los afroamericanos. Esperamos continuar aumentando nuestro apoyo a las comunidades negras, incluidos los inmigrantes negros a través de nuestro trabajo mientras continuamos luchando por la igualdad racial todos los días.
💥 AIR is selling merch for a LIMITED time. Get your own sweatshirt at our online shop (link in bio)
💥 A purchase from you supports our work to advocate and represent immigrant people through our mission.
💥 Additionally, a donation from you may provide someone assistance for an LGBTQ+ client in obtaining funding for their case.
💥 Visit our website for Q&As about donations, our shop, and any info you might want to know about our organization!
🗣 Did you know that about 78% of people with HIV in the U.S. identify as men?
🏥 During Men's Health Week, AIR wants to share an important resource for EVERYONE to ensure they have access to proper sexual health care.
👩🔬 We believe it is important to get tested for . Knowing your status is the first step in taking action and making the best decision for you.
〽 Memphis' own OUT Memphis provides FREE HIV tests each Monday and Wednesday night from 6 pm-9 pm with no appointment necessary. OR find a test site near you: locator.hiv.gov.
¿Necesita un abogado de inmigración? ¿Estás cerca de Jonesboro, Arkansas?
Reúnase con nosotros GRATIS el sabado 11 de junio en Centro Hispano En Arkansas.
¡Solo por cita! Así que llame hoy para programar una evaluación legal gratuita con nosotros.
At AIR, we believe that it is important to prioritize the representation of LGBTQI people and have a program that is geared to understanding the specific issues affecting LGBTQI immigrants.
We can represent people in a way that is not only sensitive but acknowledges the variant identities of LGBTQI people and appreciate how those identities inform their legal claims.
Further, we know that it is not only harder for LGBTQI people to get jobs, but doubly hard for undocumented immigration LGBTQI people to get a job and earn sufficient income to pay for legal counsel.
For more information about our program please visit our website at www.airlegal.org
3000 Walnut Grove Rd
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