Immigration

Resources in this category:

American Immigration Lawyers Association
http://www.aila.org/

"(AILA) is the national bar association of over 3,900 attorneys who practice immigration law. AILA Member attorneys represent tens of thousands of U.S. families who have applied for permanent residence for their spouses, children, and other close relatives to lawfully enter and reside in the United States. AILA Members also represent thousands of U.S. businesses and industries who sponsor highly skilled foreign workers seeking to enter the United States in a temporary or--having proven the unavailability of U.S. workers--permanent basis. AILA Members also represent foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis." This site provide membership, recent legislation, and conference information. It also has a searchable index of members.

Justice For Immigrants
http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/

"This website is designed to help achieve the goals of the Justice for Immigrants Campaign. It provides tools and information for diocesan and community-based organizing, education, and advocacy efforts. You will find information about Catholic teachings that underpin this Campaign, as well as proposals from the Catholic Bishops to achieve reforms in our nation’s immigration laws and policies that better reflect our values as a nation of immigrants." Site Includes: Information for immigrants, such as how they can prepare for changes in legislation and action they can safely take now if they are in the county illegally. Also included are resources for Policy Makers and Activists. Resources and site also available in Spanish.

National Immigration Forum
http://www.immigrationforum.org/

The Forum advocates and builds public support for public policies that welcome immigrants and refugees and that are fair and supportive to newcomers in our country. The resources on this web site range from important immigration facts to current events and recent immigration legislation.