During the COVID-19 pandemic, Austin Region Justice for Our Neighbors continues to serve our clients while adjusting work procedures to help stop the spread of the virus. We continue to work by appointment only.
Welcoming immigrants into our community through free, high-quality immigration legal services, advocacy, and education
Fill out the form on the this page to request a speaker for an event.
Some common events we participate in:
Immigration 101 - A brief history of immigration in the United States and an overview of the requirements and benefits (or really, lack of benefits) afforded to different immigration statuses under U.S. law
Immigration Myth-busting - Deconstructing common misinformation about the immigration system, especially in regards to asylum, and equipping with data and anecdotal evidence of the contrasting truths
Advocacy Training - Orienting and organizing individuals into groups to prepare for emergency and sustained advocacy.
JFON Intro - Who we are and what immigration work we currently do (great for small groups that are looking to get integrated in immigration service)
Our executive director is ordained clergy in the United Methodist Church, often scheduling preaching and teaching events in local churches and ministry groups.