COI is currently seeking volunteers to help Venezuelan, Ukrainian, and Cameroonian migrants apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS is a temporary immigration status provided to nationals of specifically designated countries that are confronting a problem that makes it difficult or unsafe for their nationals to return there, such as an ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions.
The next TPS clinic will be held today and Friday August 18-19. During the clinic, volunteer “Form Preparers” will be paired with a client and interpreter, and the Form Preparer will help the applicant complete their TPS application. Experienced immigration attorneys will be available to answer questions and will review draft applications before they are filed. In advance of your shift, you will receive links to training videos, FAQs and a Tip Sheet that will help you prepare for your shift. This opportunity is appropriate for lawyers, law students and paralegals. We are in desperate need a few more Spanish interpreters on Thursday, but our main need is for Spanish, Ukrainian, and Russian interpreters on Friday.
If you are interested in volunteering at the virtual TPS Clinic today or Friday, please sign up here: bit.ly/TPSVol2022 .**Please note, the times provided for clinic shifts are in Eastern Time.**