From USCIS we recently learned of a new initiative to encourage immigration from entrepreneurs as a way to help invigorate the US economy. Read more via the link above to the White House blog. To learn more about the USCIS Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) program click here.
The Chinese Progressive Association continues to hold free immigration legal clinics to help young immigrants learn about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and see if they are eligible. Interested young people or their parents and family may come to the clinic to speak with a lawyer and get help in filing an application. The next clinic will be on Saturday December 8. Please let your members and clients know about the legal clinics. See below for more information.
Get Information about “deferred action for childhood arrivals” – the new policy for certain immigrants who came to the US as children
Talk to a lawyer
Find out if you qualify for deferred action and a work permit
Get help in filling out application
When: Saturday December 8 – 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Where:Chinese Progressive Association, 83 Canal Street, Room 304 , (near Eldridge Street), New York, New York
KALAGNY’s 2012 Holiday Party will take place at MK Karaoke Lounge in the heart of Koreatown. This year’s party will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. We have reserved the entire lounge for our special, private event, so we hope you will join us as we ring in the holidays. We will provide delicious finger food and unlimited karaoke in both private rooms as well as the main lounge. This free event is open to KALAGNY members and guests (non-lawyers are encouraged to attend). We look forward to celebrating with you while looking forward to another great year of KALAGNY events.
Details: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 6-9 p.m. MK Karaoke Lounge 11 West 32nd Street, 5th Floor between 5th and 6th Ave. (map)