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Lunes 31 de Agosto de 2009 20:02 |
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Client Story
In the spring of 2007, we met with a client from Malaysia named Tessa. Her case, which is ongoing, has become one of the most intriguing and emotionally-wrenching we have seen.
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Martes 04 de Agosto de 2009 16:00 |
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Like many of Just Neighbors' domestic violence clients, Gloria's domestic violence experience started in her home country of Nicaragua and continued in her life in the United States. At age 13, Gloria met Pablo, a man nine years older than she, at a well where she drew water for the family. By age 15, she became pregnant and had her first baby by him. A year later Pablo decided to go to the United States and 5 years later sent for Gloria to follow.
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Martes 07 de Julio de 2009 15:00 |
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Happy Clients
A highlight of our work at Just Neighbors is sharing with our clients the good news from Immigration that an application has been approved. This news can bring a certainty they will remain with their families, a knowledge they have the right to work, or the peace to know their immigration status will no longer be dependent on an abuser. This past week we had three happy calls that we've shared below.
Our attorney Allison Rutland Soulen called a client couple from Pakistan that we've been working with for years. They have come to consider us family. We received a letter from Immigration that the husband's green card had been approved; this application was by no means a sure thing. Allison could hear both the husband and wife on the other end of the line, told them they were on speaker phone with Rob listening in, then told them she had good news; his green card was approved!
There was stunned silence for about three seconds, then a gush from both husband and wife:
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Lunes 01 de Junio de 2009 20:56 |
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Client Story
"You mean you have my work permit too?" gasped Santiago when we called this week with great news for him. Santiago's application for a U visa has been approved!
Santiago was the victim of a hit-and-run incident when he was bicycling home from work several years ago. Santiago suffered a major head injury and was hospitalized for several days. The police came to his bedside for help in identifying who had hit him. Santiago cooperated as best he could, but the perpetrator was never arrested. Santiago has not been able to work since this incident due to memory problems. One of our volunteers knew Santiago from church and suggested that he come to Just Neighbors to consult with an attorney.
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