Justice for Our Neighbors expands immigration aid with third clinic

Justice for Our Neighbors of Southeast Michigan (JFON-SEMI), a nonprofit legal immigration services provider, is expanding to meet the growing needs of immigrants in the state. The opening of its third monthly clinic at the First United Methodist Church in Ypsilanti brings JFON-SEMI to full functionality in the region with additional locations at its flagship clinic in Dearborn and a recently opened location in Pontiac. Annually, millions of people begin their immigration process into the United States, oftentimes requiring years of effort and dedication. In 2010, Michigan welcomed the seventh highest number of refugees (according to the DHS Office of Immigration Statistics) as compared to any other state. JFON-SEMI has been working with this growing number of area immigrants, for over a year, to provide free, high quality legal services to low-income individuals. Staffed by a full-time immigration attorney and dedicated cohort of trained volunteers, JFON-SEMI has served more than 100 clients from 32 different countries to date. Even with the addition of the third clinic in Ypsilanti, JFON-SEMI continues to receive a high volume of calls each week. Speaking for JFON-SEMI at the Ypsilanti opening, Pastor, Paul Perez, regional coordinator for JFON-SEMI said, "While there are many dedicated organizations in Southeast Michigan, the need for immigration legal services is still great. We are glad to be able to help address that need." Justice for Our Neighbors is a national organization, established by the United Methodist Committee On Relief. It provides free legal immigration services, education, and advocacy to those in need, regardless of religion or ethnicity. JFON clinics nationwide address cases such as residence status, asylum and naturalization, and provide services ranging from consultations and filing documents to immigration court appearances. Find out how to help and learn more about Justice for Our Neighbors of Southeast Michigan and United States immigration by visiting www.jfonsemi.org or calling (703) 727-9106. JFON-SEMI offers monthly clinics for private consultation by appointment only. Clinic hours and locations can be found on the organization's web site at www.jfonsemi.org. To schedule an appointment, call (734) 709-1151. Published: Thu, Jun 9, 2011

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