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Immigrant Protection Unit

The New York Times: Migrants in N.Y. Shelters Face Surprising Challenge: Getting Their Mail

Allison Cutler, a Supervising Attorney in NYLAG's Immigrant Protection Unit, spoke to The New York Times about what we’re seeing on the ground, and how ...
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CityLimits: What You Need to Know: How Can Undocumented Spouses Apply for ‘Parole in Place’?

Maria Huel, a supervising paralegal at NYLAG’s Immigrant Protection Unit, recently spoke with CityLimits about how Parole in Place (PIP) can help immigrants meet the ...
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Documented: Documented and NYLAG Dispel Misinformation for Immigrants

Mel González, Project Director for the Employment Law Project at NYLAG, joined Documented for a question-and-answer session with recently arrived immigrants to offer crucial legal ...
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CityLimits: Missed Mail is Complicating Migrants’ Immigration Cases, Exacerbated by Shelter Deadlines

Allison Cutler, Supervising Attorney of NYLAG’s Pro Plus Project spoke to City Limits at length about the impacts of the shelter stay limits on Pro ...
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Immigrant Protection Unit

What the “Parole in Place” Executive Action Means for Immigrants / Qué significa la acción ejecutiva de “Parole in Place” para los inmigrantes

President Biden recently announced a new Executive Action that will allows eligible noncitizen spouses and children to apply for permanent residence without leaving the country. ...
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Immigrant Protection Unit

Documented: Number of Unrepresented People in NYC Immigration Courts Marks 18-Year High

In a recent interview with DocumentedNY, Allison Cutler, supervising attorney in NYLAG’s Immigrant Protection Unit overseeing the Pro Se Plus Project (PSPP), provided insight into ...
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CityLimits: City Starts Enforcing Stricter Re-Sheltering Rules for Adult Migrants, As Advocates Stand Guard

Deborah Berkman, Project Director of the Shelter Advocacy Initiative at NYLAG, recently spoke with CityLimits regarding the city’s implementation of stricter rules for immigrant shelter ...
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Immigrant Protection Unit

Gothamist: Migrants and advocates brace for stricter rules in NYC shelters as evictions loom

On Wednesday, May 22nd adult immigrants may be evicted from city shelters after reaching a limit of 30 or 60 days, further disrupting their lives ...
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Immigrant Protection Unit

CityLimits: Newly Arrived Immigrant Youth Face Challenges to School Enrollment

Federal law dictates that youth and young adults under 21 experiencing homelessness should be enrolled in school immediately but CityLimits spoke with various organizations working ...
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Immigrant Protection Unit

CityLimits: Mayor Touts Latest—Lower—Cost Estimate For Sheltering New Immigrant Arrivals

Melissa Chua, co-director of NYLAG’s Immigrant Protection Unit discussed with CityLimits the concerns and contradictions surrounding the Mayor’s handling of recently arrived immigrants in shelters ...
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