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Congregations and Immigration

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EVENT DATE & DETAILS

Note: Times for both workshops are listed in EST.

Tuesday
February 4, 2025
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Thursday
February 6, 2025
6:30 pm-8:00 pm

Congregations have identified the desire to not only understand the challenges and complexities their immigrant congregants and neighbors face in immigration matters, but also the desire to equip their members to best support immigrants in Indiana. The workshop is for any congregation that currently engages with the immigrant community, or any congregation that desires to engage more with the immigrant community. All are welcome!

Participants will learn the basic principles of immigration law, how the system currently works (the “life cycle” of obtaining a lawful visa), and better understand the myths surrounding immigration law. Participants will also learn how they can support immigrant neighbors and will have contact information for local and national agencies engaged in this work.

About the instructor

Laura Pontius J.D. is an immigration attorney, consultant and public speaker specializing in immigration law and policy for businesses, individuals, law firms and non-profits. In her legal practice, she has represented individual clients and corporations from numerous countries around the world. She frequently presents on immigration law & policy topics, and regularly appears on panels and roundtable discussions. She obtained her Juris Doctorate, with honors, from University of Wyoming College of Law, and obtained her Bachelors of Arts Degree in International Studies and Religion from Indiana University.

Live Online
EVENT DATE & DETAILS

Note: Times for both workshops are listed in EST.

Tuesday
February 4, 2025
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Thursday
February 6, 2025
6:30 pm-8:00 pm
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