What's Happening at the US-Mexico Border?

What's Happening at the US-Mexico Border?

A FREE, three part informational series about the US immigration system and what is happening at the US-Mexico border.

By Human Rights Department

Select date and time

Tuesday, May 21 · 11am - 2pm EDT

Location

The Nussbaum Center For Entrepreneurship

1451 South Elm-Eugene Street Greensboro, NC 27406

Agenda

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

WHERE’S THE LINE TO ENTER? UNDERSTANDING US IMMIGRATION PROCESSES

Ann Marie Dooley, McKinney Immigration Attorney

Shadi Zeidan, Asylee Applicant

Rob Cassell, Program Moderator/CNNC Director


The US immigration system is complex. It is not simply applying to enter and then waiting in line. This session will help participants gain a better understanding of various immigration statuses, t...

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

The Front Lines: Working Lunch with Stefania Arteaga

Stefania Arteaga, Carolina Migrant Network


Stefania Arteaga is an organizer and strategist who has played a crucial role in advancing immigrants’ rights organizing in North Carolina. Stefania has co-founded the grassroots group Comunidad Cole...

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM

What's Happening at the US-Mexico Border?

Jeremy McKinney, McKinney Immigration Attorney

Erendira Mendez, FaithAction International

Rob Cassell, Program Moderator/CNNC Director


The Southern Border is receiving increased attention and scrutiny, but what is really happening there and what policies are currently in place or being proposed? This session will help participants ...

About this event

  • 3 hours

An informational, fact-focused event designed for City and County service providers, public safety officials, educators, advocates, business owners, nonprofits and US born residents from across the political spectrum. Moderated by Rob Cassell, UNCG’s Center for New North Carolinians Director, and featuring legal immigration experts and people with lived experience. Free lunch to all who register.

Participants may attend one, two or all three sessions.

Questions? Email jodie.stanley@greensboro-nc.gov.

Frequently asked questions

What time should I arrive?

Registration begins at 10:30 am. Please arrive 15 minutes before the first session you plan to attend. There is plenty of free parking just outside the Nussbaum Center.

Will lunch be provided?

Lunch will be provided to all registrants. Enjoy connecting with other program participants in the lobby or bring your lunch back into the meeting room for a special, optional working lunch. Food provided by Nazareth Bread Company, menu includes kabobs, rice, hummus, pita and salad.

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