Be the Laborer
2019 Immigration Project Hero and Illinois Pastor talks about the biblical importance of compassion for immigrants and his experiences with immigration.
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The New Public Charge Rule: Information for Immigrants in The State of Illinois
Over the last few months, the issue of Public Charge has been very present on the national stage; on February 24th, the new Public Charge Final Rule will go into effect. A “Public Charge” is someone who is, or who is likely to become, dependent on government benefits and social services. The concept of a …
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Illinois Marijuana Legalization and Immigration Law
Following the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, it is important for foreign nationals living in the State of Illinois to know that marijuana use remains illegal at the federal level. The purchase, use, and sale of marijuana remains a crime that carries immigration consequences. It is also important to know that a conviction is not …
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From The News-Gazette
Team Raising Money for Immigration Project Many thanks to Dan Gilbert for writing about The Immigration Project in a Letter to the Editor to The News-Gazette. Thank you everyone for your support!
Celebrating 20 Years
On Tuesday, November 10, 2015 over 80 community members from diverse backgrounds gathered at the 2nd Presbyterian Church in Bloomington in celebration of the Immigration Project’s 20th anniversary. Students, professors, volunteers, old friends, clients, attorneys, judges, long time supporters, and new supporters attended the Immigration Project’s Flourish Where You’re Planted luncheon making it a huge …