Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic

We are incredibly proud of our outstanding LIJC students—Jocelyn, Stephanie, and Abigail—for receiving the MABF Scholarship. Their recognition is a testament to their hard work, leadership, and unwavering commitment to advancing immigrant justice and advocating for Latino communities. We celebrate not only this achievement, but also the impact they continue to make in the pursuit of equity, dignity, and access to justice. We cannot wait to see all you accomplish!

Thank you, , for inviting us to participate in El Mundialito. Events like these remind us that building strong, informed, and empowered communities happens both on and off the field. As we shared community resources and connected with families, we celebrated a simple truth: community, dignity, and belonging know no borders.

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Gracias a PUND por invitarnos a participar en El Mundialito. Eventos como este nos recuerdan que la construcción de comunidades fuertes, informadas y empoderadas ocurre tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha. Mientras compartíamos recursos comunitarios y convivíamos con las familias, celebramos una verdad sencilla: la comunidad, la dignidad y el sentido de pertenencia no conocen fronteras.

Attention asylum seekers: URGENT action may be required by Friday, May 29, 2026!

Did you file an affirmative asylum petition (Form I-589) with USCIS?
Is your case still pending without a final decision?
Did you receive an “Annual Asylum Fee Notice” from USCIS with amount required for $100?
If yes, you are required to pay the Annual Asylum Fee by Friday, May 29, 2026.

What happens if I don’t pay the AAF by Friday, May 29, 2026?
If you fail to pay within 30 days of the receipt notice date, your asylum application will likely be denied, your work permit will be cancelled, and USCIS will refer your case to immigration court with a Notice to Appear (NTA), which starts the deportation process.

We’re still celebrating last week’s graduation of the LIJC law students, many of whom are immigrants, children of immigrants, and/or the first in their families to become attorneys! Congratulations Christina, Cole, Hayden, Jennifer, Ling, Luis, and Sam! We’re extremely proud of you! 👏🏽

Free DACA renewal workshop with filing fee assistance on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 9AM-4PM in Compton, CA. Click on the QR code to register today! Priority will be given to DACa recipients whose work permit will expire in the next six (6) - nine (9) months. .communities.council.sa

⚽🌍 Sumando esfuerzos para el en GDL.
Gran reunión junto a la Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo, Fútbol Más y Leonas Negras para seguir construyendo espacios de inclusión, comunidad y dignidad a través del deporte. 💛🖤

Meet Cole (bka CC) and Samantha (bka Sam), who represented two clients during the 2025-2026 school year under the supervision of Kevin Sarabia, Esq., Immigration Attorney and Post-Graduate Fellow. The law students worked closely with their clients to gather required documents and complete the multiple forms for their humanitarian visas and inadmissibility waivers. Go team!

CC and Sam are two of the seven clinical students graduating this weekend as members of the Loyola Law School Class of 2026! Congratulations to the graduates on their upcoming commencement on Sunday, May 17, 2026! Best of luck as you begin your bar exam journey and legal career!

Meet Emily and Hayden, who represented two clients during the 2025-2026 school year under the supervision of H. Marissa Montes, Esq., Clinical Director and Associate Professor. The law students worked closely with the sisters to draft their declarations and complete the multiple forms for their T Visa case and waiver. We’re proud of your achievements!

⚠️ FRAUD ALERT ⚠️

Professional identity theft is becoming increasingly common, especially in immigrant communities. Fraudsters often steal real attorneys’ names, bar numbers, and professional profiles to appear legitimate and gain trust.

Someone is currently impersonating a member of our team and falsely claiming affiliation with trusted organizations to defraud community members.

This person is NOT connected to our office or institution.

🚩 Red Flags to look out for:
• Only communicates through WhatsApp/social media
• Requests payment through Zelle, CashApp, or wire transfer to private accounts.
• Uses screenshots and images of real attorney profiles
• Promises guaranteed immigration results

✅ Stay safe:
• Verify attorneys directly through the official State Bar website
• Contact organizations through official phone numbers/websites
• Never send money or personal documents without verification

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