What does “unaccompanied children” mean? Children who arrive in the United States alone or who are required to appear in immigration court on their own often are referred to as unaccompanied children or unaccompanied minors. “Unaccompanied Alien Child” (UAC) is a technical term defined by law as a child who…Read More
Category: JFCS Immigration Legal Services
Public Charge and Expedited Removal explained
The terms "public charge" and "expedited removal" have been used frequently in recent news, referring to new policies and rules in immigration. Jamie Englert (pictured), Director of JFCS Immigration Legal Services, recently sat down to clarify what these terms mean and how they could affect immigrants. You can watch her…Read More
After School Club is looking for volunteer mentors!
If you can imagine moving to another country with a different language and different culture, you can imagine what it’s like for refugee and immigrant children arriving here in the U.S. With countries of origin torn by war, violence, or poverty, some kids may need a little help. JFCS knows…Read More
ICE Enforcement Resources for Immigrants
Know your rights with ICE: Emergency Planning - English: Deportation Defense Plan - Spanish:Read More