Nilce Maldonado is part of the legal team at the Harvard Immigration Refugee Clinical Program as a paralegal. Nilce mainly aids clients that have Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and those in the process of Adjustment of Status, working closely with attorneys Jason Corral and Mariam Liberles. She enjoys the…
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Do you have questions about Temporary Protected Status (TPS)? We’ve got answers! Get informed by viewing our updated TPS FAQs here. If you are a Harvard student or staff member who needs immigration assistance, make a FREE appointment by emailing hri@law.harvard.edu or calling 617-495-6648. — ¿Tiene preguntas sobre El Estatus de Protección Temporal? ¡Tenemos respuestas! …
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Liala has been a social worker at the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program for the past seven years. She provides a multitude of resources to the Program’s clients, such as assisting clients with building support networks, navigating housing and employment issues, and providing emotional support. Liala believes “immigration is good for this country” and is determined to help…
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The Harvard Gazette speaks with Harvard staff and students who have benefited from the free immigration services provided by the Harvard Representation Initiative.
On July 6th, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced new guidance regarding F-1 and M-1 student visas, modifying exemptions put in place this spring that had allowed students to take classes online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the new policy, international students who attend schools that are operating entirely online may not be allowed to remain in the United States. On July 8th, the University filed a lawsuit to protect the…
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HIRC Director Sabi Ardalan was one of the many Harvard community members who spoke with the Harvard Gazette about the recent DACA decision.
“‘Given the tough questions asked at oral argument, it wasn’t at all clear which way the court would come out,’ said Sabrineh Ardalan, director of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical program, which provides legal help to immigrants. ‘This is such a critically important victory and recognition that the Trump administration’s efforts to end DACA…
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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will block the Trump Administration’s misguided attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA, which was established by former President Barack Obama in 2012, provides protection against deportation and work authorization to over 600,000 individuals in the United States. “We applaud the Court’s…
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This Friday, June 19th at 2pm EST/ 11am PST please tune in for a virtual panel discussion with DACAmented or formerly undocumented Harvard staff professionals, who will share advice and personal reflections about living with and without DACA, how they’ve advocated for immigrant communities throughout their higher education, and how they’ve navigated their careers given…
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Jason Corral is the current staff attorney for the Harvard Representation Initiative after taking the position in January of 2017. Born in Costa Rica, and originally from the Los Angeles area, he now lives in Boston with his two children and wife. A graduate of Northeastern Law School, Jason has spent his career working in…
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