Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates
Bringing stability to West Michigan families and communities through legal services, advocacy, and community-wide education.
thouse Immigrant Advocates’ team met with the first refugees to arrive from Afghanistan today. They will be the first of many cases we open, seeking a variety of immigration remedies with the end goal of safety, security, and permanent residency.
During my time as an Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates (LIA) intern, I learned what is possible when a group of people come together to place the well-being of their community above all else. Whether taking on the weight of someone’s story during a phone intake or performing a seemingly tedious task such as filing documents, each action in this office is done with the knowledge that this work is bringing a sense of security and stability to the lives of our neighbors.
As you have likely seen in the news, a ruling by a federal court in Texas has changed the ways that DACA can and will be processed. Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates wants to clarify what this may mean for you.
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This September and October, we are focused on empowering our community to take action for immigrants and refugees in West Michigan. Share your story, reflect, learn, and help build financial resources to fund high-quality legal services.
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