Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors An Overview 1

Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors: An Overview 1

Our Mission Statement: Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors (Arizona JFON) is a ministry of hospitality that welcomes immigrants by providing low cost, high-quality immigration legal services, educating communities of faith and the public about immigration, and advocating for humane border policies and a just immigration system. To become the premier legal immigration organization through offering direct legal services and be seen nationally as the connection for immigration services to communities. Our Vision: 2

Who can Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors Help? Immigrants and Citizens 3 Non- Citizen � Lawful Permanent Resident: � Anyone born in the United States Temporary, Subject to periodic renewals � No bridge to citizenship/naturalization (undocumented) � International Students or other exchange scholars � Temporary workers � Tourists � Diplomats/foreign officials � Religious workers (some) � Folks who become naturalized: � Need to be an LPR � At least 18 years old � Good moral character � Able to pass basic ESL & Civics test � Have made a home in the United States for at least five years (or 5 if based on marriage) � Have been physically present in the United States for at least half of the five year period (there are some exceptions) � Swear loyalty to the United States by taking a loyalty oath

The “Spirit” of our Clinics • • 4 Cultural Sensitivity Openness Compassion Respect Trust Adaptability Building Community

Nationally a JFON clinic cannot take place without the presence of a JFON attorney or BIA accredited representative. There is no flexibility with this policy- an attorney or BIA rep must be present at a JFON clinic or it cannot take place. 5

Other Technical Aspects of our Model • Private client rooms • A welcoming space • Space for childcare and hospitality • Volunteer Engagement 6

Our Legal Services 7

How Does One Immigrate? U. S. immigration law is very complex, and there is much confusion as to how it works. The Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA), the body of law governing current immigration policy, provides for an annual worldwide limit of 675, 000 permanent immigrants, with certain exceptions for close family members. Congress and the President determine a separate number for refugee admissions. Historically, immigration to the United States has been based upon three principles: 8 (1) the reunification of families, (2) admitting immigrants with skills that are valuable to the U. S. economy, (3) protecting refugees/asylum seekers.

An Overview More than numbers can express, Arizona JFON changes lives by reuniting families after years of separation, by helping immigrant women suffering domestic violence to live in the United States safely and permanently without dependence on an abuser, and by enabling eligible immigrants to attain authorization to work. Arizona JFON takes on a wide range of immigration cases, including: �Visa petitions for family members abroad, �VAWA, U-visa and T-visa cases for victims of domestic 9 and other forms of violence, �DACA renewal cases for undocumented young people, �SIJ cases foreign children in the United States who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected, �Limited asylum cases for those seeking protection from persecution or even death, �Applications for Employment Authorization Documents for eligible immigrants, and many more.

In 2018 Arizona JFON served 189 new clients 137 Cases from January through end of September [CATEGORY NAME] [PERCENTAGE] [CATEGORY NAME] [PERCENTAG E] 10 Advice & Counsel 70%

Professional Responsibility at Arizona JFON Clinics The Arizona JFON clinic program is distinct from other church ministries in that it involves the rendering of legal services. Therefore, the operation of JFON clinics must be governed by the legal service providers’ rules of professional ethics. • ALL Arizona JFON staff attorneys AND volunteers working under their supervision must adhere to the American Bar Association Code of Professional Responsibility and by Arizona rules of professional responsibility. • All staff and volunteers must adhere to ethical standards such as: • maintaining client confidentiality, • providing zealous representation, • identifying and avoiding conflicts of interest, and • advising on how to follow current immigration laws. 11

Arizona JFON Advocacy 12

How we advocate: � Public witness events & prayer vigils � Phone calls & neighbor-to neighbor visits to legislators with key messaging � Attendance at marches, demonstrations & rallies � Social Media! � Listening and documenting our client’s stories (with permission!) AND encouraging them to re-tell their story to anyone who will listen 13

What we advocate for: 14 • Keeping Families Together • Halting Raids and Deportations • No Travel Ban • Supporting Immigrant Survivors of Violence • Protecting Worker's Rights • Standing with Border Communities • Ending Family Detention

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Arizona JFON Educational Events 17

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Educational Events �Arizona JFON coordinates events for groups to learn more about immigration, below are �Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office �Colibri Center for Human Rights �Red Dot Map �Humane Borders �Water Containers for passing migrants �The Inn Project �Asylum Seekers released from CBP to ICE and released to reunite with family/friend sponsor within the United States �Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Presentation 19

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Human Borders Water Drops �Go to the desert and leave water jugs for traveling migrants 21

JFON Is Growing! 22

Please Donate: The Need Is Great! �We currently have a waiting list of potential clients because the need is so very great! We love that we have plenty of work, but it means we must grow to meet the need. �We need funding for an Executive Director, as well as a Legal Assistant. �Office Supplies are always welcome, specifically printer paper, legal size hanging files and envelopes. 23

Volunteer with JFON! � Office Help: �Answering Phones for 2 afternoons/week* �Making Copies/Filing � Attorneys or Volunteers with Legal Experience: �Filling out Forms �Pro-Bono Representation (Must be an attorney) *Must be bilingual 24 � Clinic Day: �Greeter, Intake, Interpreter, Copier �Provide Hospitality � Other Opportunities �Naturalization Tutoring �English Classes/Tutoring �Become a Speaker for Informational Sessions: � Churches � Community Centers � Local Associations

Where Is JFON Nationally? 25

Feel free to reach out with questions and comments: 26 Ella Rawls, Staff Attorney Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors 3201 PO Box 11181 Tucson, AZ 85734 ella@azjfon. org Office (520) 488 -