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FREE Naturalization Information Session March 7 in Centreville

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FREE naturalization information session for legal permanent residents and interested naturalization applicants. March 7, 7pm-9pm Topics covered at this FREE session will include: • Naturalization process • Naturalization test • Rights and responsibilities of U.S. ctizenship Centreville Regional Library 14200 St. Germain Drive Centreville, VA 20121-2299 Please RSVP by March 5 to washington.communityrelations@dhs.gov *For more […]

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Thank You and Update on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Work

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Many of you have read about our work with DACA clients — deferred action for childhood arrivals.  These immigrants arrived in the United States as children and, for the first time, have the opportunity to come out of the shadows and apply for work authorization.  Part of the application is a $465 fee to Immigration

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Board Member Jim Dake to Take on Additional Role During ED Search

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Just Neighbors board member Jim Dake will work as a volunteer during period in which we are searching for a new ED. Jim will be responsible for many of the day-to-day administrative tasks ordinarily performed by the executive director.  Jim is a retired chemist with 40 years of experience as a researcher, manager, and consultant. 

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Allison Rutland Soulen to Serve as Interim ED of Just Neighbors

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Allison Rutland Soulen will serve as acting executive director of Just Neighbors until a newly hired executive director begins work.   Since 2005, Allison has served as director of legal services at Just Neighbors. Allison was a co-founder of Just Neighbors in 1996, and she has previously served as executive director on two occasions. We look forward

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November 2012 Update

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Client Story Beginning in 2007, a man in Maryland conducted an elaborate ruse, posing as an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. He victimized more than 50 immigrants by convincing them he could assist in applying for a special immigration visa. He opened up an office, hired secretarial staff, and even acquired a uniform, a

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October Update

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Client Story This month, Maria received the joyful news that she would become a United States citizen!  However, it was a long 4-1/2 years to get Maria to that point.   We began working with Maria in 2008, after her marriage to an abusive husband.  Maria’s father, a lawful permanent resident, had petitioned for her

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September Update

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Client Story Joseph was only three years old when he remembers hearing loud noises outside of his house in Somalia.  His home had been bombed and his family fled for their lives.  When relatives came back for Joseph he was severely injured and almost became deaf.  His parents were nowhere to be found and Joseph’s

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