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Stories of Immigration

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    Looking Back on 18 Years of Work at CLINIC: Sitting Down With Leya Speasmaker

    Posted on June 25, 2026

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    Neighbors, Not Strangers | Enduring Hope: Jaime's Story

    Posted on June 23, 2026

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    Getting Started With Habeas Petitions: An Interview With Christine Zeller-Powell

    Posted on June 16, 2026

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    Homily From Archbishop Hartmayer for Opening Mass of Convening 2026

    Posted on May 28, 2026

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    Lent 2026 - Stations of the Cross: Walking With Immigrant Stories

    Posted on February 24, 2026



Latest Resources

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  • CLINIC’s Public Comments on Proposed Regulations

    Public comments submitted for publication to the federal register by CLINIC in response to a proposed regulation.

    Last updated on October 7, 2026

  • Sign-On Letter Opposing Proposed Changes to Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

    Sign-On Letter Opposing Proposed Changes to Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative — OMB No. 1615-0012; Docket ID USCIS 2007-0037

    Last updated on October 7, 2026

  • Topline Immigration Policy Updates (TIPs)

    Topline Immigration Policy updates (TIPs) are brief policy summaries published by CLINIC to keep our Affiliate network informed about federal immigration law and policy changes.

    Last updated on October 6, 2026



Latest Press Releases

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  • CLINIC Welcomes Federal Court Decision Vacating Discriminatory 75-Country Visa Ban

    SILVER SPRING, Maryland — The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), welcomes a federal court ruling in CLINIC v. Rubio vacating the Trump administration’s blanket suspension of immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries, a policy that disrupted lawful immigration pathways and separated families around the world. 

    Posted on August 22, 2026
  • Over 270 Faith Leaders and Organizations Urge the Administration To Extend Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador

    "Sending Salvadoran TPS holders back into unsafe conditions at a time where deportees in El Salvador are being detained without adequate representation, kidnapped, or potentially face some other harm, is cruel and can have a long-lasting harmful impact on those forced to return," said Elnora Bassey, a policy attorney at CLINIC. "At a time where immigrants are being targeted and lawful protections are becoming less available to those who need it, the administration has an opportunity to make a choice that demonstrates its ability to protect vulnerable populations and that we are a nation that demonstrates compassion for all people regardless of status."
    Posted on August 21, 2026
  • CLINIC Receives Grant From Andrew Carnegie Foundation With 'Heartfelt Gratitude'

    "We want to share our heartfelt gratitude to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation for their investment in our work and mission to ensure that immigrants have access to quality, affordable legal services and a chance at achieving legal status to build stable, dignified lives in the United States," said Anna Gallagher, CLINIC's executive director.
    Posted on July 7, 2026

Top Immigration Issues

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    Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

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    Responding to the Second Trump Administration

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    Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)


Training Calendar

CLINIC online trainings are open to the staff and volunteers of CLINIC Affiliates, any other nonprofit agency, and private attorneys and their staff. Independent non-attorney legal workers are not eligible to register for CLINIC trainings. CLINIC reserves the right to request proof of an agency’s nonprofit status, proof of employment/volunteer status with a nonprofit, and/or proof of authorization to provide immigration legal services to the community. If you are a government employee, you may not register for trainings without prior authorization. You may request permission to register by contacting CLINIC.

Unauthorized Programs

CLINIC is committed to preventing the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL). If your program does not currently offer immigration legal services and does not currently employ an immigration attorney or have Department of Justice Recognition with at least one accredited staff member, your program is not authorized. For information on our Capacity Building Institute, click here.


  • Workshop 2025

    CLINIC Interfaith Immigration Summit

    Type of Training

    Special Events

    Date of Event

    October 29, 2026 - October 30, 2026
  • In Person 2025

    Partial to Full Accreditation Initiative 2027

    Type of Training

    In-person Event

    Date of Event

    December 7, 2026 - November 30, 2027

    Application Deadline

    October 16, 2026
  • Webinar 2025

    Navigating an Unknown Landscape: Advocating for Temporary Protected Status in an Era of Enforcement

    Type of Training

    Webinar

    Date of Event

    October 20, 2026

    Registration Deadline

    October 20, 2026

Promoting the Dignity of Immigrants With Affordable Legal Expertise

As it has for more than 30 years, CLINIC will fight for the rights of immigrants. CLINIC trains legal representatives who provide high-quality and affordable immigration legal services. We develop and sustain a network of nonprofit programs that serve over 500,000 immigrants every year. We cultivate projects that support and defend vulnerable immigrant populations by:

  • Providing direct representation for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border and educating them about their rights;
  • Reuniting formerly separated families;
  • Increasing legal representation for those in removal proceedings and in detention;
  • Providing public education on immigration law and policies; and
  • Advocating for fair and just immigration policies that acknowledge the inherent dignity and value of all people.

History has taught us that people who step up can make a difference. We hope you will join us.

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About the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.

Embracing the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger, CLINIC promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs. We are based out of Silver Spring, Maryland (Washington, D.C. metropolitan area), with an office in Oakland, California, and additional staff working from locations throughout the country. Questions and inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

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Phone: (301) 565-4800

Fax: (301) 565-4824

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