HOLA, OI, CIAO,
PËRSHËNDETJE, ZDRAVO, salaam, HALLÅ, 안녕하세요, SVEIKI, ជំរាបសួរ, WELCOME TO I.a.n
MISSION AND VALUES
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The Immigration Advocacy Network (IAN) believes that immigrants and status seekers can increase their positive impact by standing together and being informed. We provide all status seekers with a straightforward membership program, with legal and community support in a fair and affordable way. We work collaboratively with our members and community stakeholders to build a more welcoming process and environment in the United States.
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All Immigrants and status seekers travel thousands of miles, often braving dangerous conditions, to bring their families to safety and a better life. Each individual story set the tone and drives our work to create a meaningful impact for our community. We recognize their strength and strive to provide them with the necessary support to keep their families safe.
We seek to offer better understanding of state and federal laws as well as cultural norms. We are fair, collaborative, and nonpartisan, and strongly believe that immigrants are an intricate part of our society. We “the immigrants” enhance cultural richness and when properly guided we become productive members of society, we promote capital wealth and health, furthermore we support educational growth.
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All About i.a.n
WHAT WE DO
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Legal Resources – IAN creates resources that help immigrants’ status seekers navigate the legal system, stay up-to-date on critical news, and be well verse in their cases.
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Member-Led Advocacy – IAN works with members to set advocacy goals and fight for a United States that welcomes status seekers, through litigation, press, and policy.
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Know-Your-Rights workshops.
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Group Sessions that allow families to seek reintegration supportive services.
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Individual Consultation with Legal Counsel and Paralegal.
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Resources fairs that enable acculturation and support while navigating the immigration system.
BECOME A MEMBER
IAN welcomes new members & family memberships who: (1) have sought or are seeking status in the United States, (2) are 14 years or older accompanied by family member, or and (3) believe in IAN’s mission, vision, and purpose to create a positive impact to our society. If you meet these criteria, please fill out our membership application. IAN’s team will then screen your application, and we will text you to let you know whether you have been approved for membership. We look forward providing you with the support needed to succeed in your American Dream!
If you need help filling out IAN’s membership application, please contact us!
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WHAT I.A.N MEMBERSHIP MEANS
The Immigration Advocacy Network (IAN) is a membership program of the largest volunteer workforce in Southeast Louisiana. IAN believes that status seekers can make great change by standing together. “I am so glad and proud to be a member of ASAP,” one member shared. “One of the best sentences I have read from ASAP is ‘you are not alone.’ Really, I have this feeling now.”
If you are an asylum seeker who is 18 years old or older, becoming an ASAP member provides you with opportunities to: (1) access critical resources about the asylum process, (2) ask questions to expert immigration attorneys and connect with a community of asylum seekers, and (3) work with other ASAP members to improve the asylum system.
If you are 14 to 17 years old, you will receive an IAN membership card and begin to receive more benefits when you turn 18.
You can read more about IAN’s membership benefits here. IAN membership is an affordable monthly nominal fee, and there is no fee required to submit IAN ’s membership application, However in order to maintain your IAN membership and its benefits .
