CLINIC's explanation of the need for this new manual states, "when (not "if") comprehensive immigration legislation passes...there will be a huge need for access to affordable and professional legal services" (for illegal aliens to then apply for permanent legal residency in the United States). It states that CLINIC's network of nonprofit immigration service organizations is the largest in the United States. I wonder if, like Catholic Charities, CLINIC also has found a way to tap into U.S. taxpayer funds for a significant portion of their funding?


Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)

CLINIC Releases New Manual

The manual "Preparing for Comprehensive Immigration Reform: An Earned Pathway to Citizenship and Beyond" was created to help nonprofit immigration programs to develop capacity AND PREPARE FOR THE INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR LEGAL SERVICES FROM PEOPLE NEEDING IMMIGRATION SERVICES.

It is estimated that 12 million immigrants living in the United States are undocumented. The reality of this situation echoes the need for comprehensive immigration reform. WHEN COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION PASSES, THERE WILL BE A HUGE NEED FOR ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL AND AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES.

The reality of this need compels CLINIC to prepare its network of almost 200 NONPROFIT IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS AS THE NATION'S LARGEST NETWORK OF CHARITABLE IMMIGRATION ORGANIZATIONS AND A MISSION TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES, increasing and strengthening an infrastructure of charitable legal immigration programs is a high priority for CLINIC.

CLINIC and OTHER NONPROFIT IMMIGRATION SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS must be prepared TO MEET THE DEMAND FOR SERVICES that will come with any legislation, ESPECIALLY IF AN EARNED PATH TO CITIZENSHIP IS INCLUDED. To that end, CLINIC CREATED AND UPDATED A MANUAL TO HELP IMMIGRATION AGENCIES begin planning AND INCREASING CAPACITY TO HANDLE THE DEMANDS THAT WILL ACCOMPANY SWEEPING IMMIGRATION REFORM.

The manual, Preparing for Comprehensive Immigration Reform: An Earned Pathway to Citizenship and Beyond offers recommendations from “veteransâ€