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Immigration

Resources andinformationregarding legislation and disaster assistance for non-citizens affected by Hurricane Katrina.

CLINIC Post-Katrina Project
Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) is working with lawyers, social service providers, and labor leaders on the ground to reach immigrants there. It is developing ways to provide clinical support to those with claims against employers or in need of immigration legal help.

University of Mississippi School of Law Hurricane Response Manual: Immigration Law
Information for non-citzens displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Hurricane Katrina Assistance For Affected Persons With Immigration Concerns
A list of disaster assistance resources available to immigrants and other aliens affected by Hurricane Katrina, and other frequently asked questions.

National Immigration Law Center Resources for Hurricane Katrina Survivors
Resources from the NILC, government agencies, other non-profit organizations, immigration service providers.

Questions and Answers for Undocumented Immigrants Regarding FEMA Assistance
A list of frequently asked questions and answers created by the Hispanics in Philanthropy Organization and available in both English and Spanish.

Disaster Assistance Flyer created by the National Immigration Law Center
Information for immigrants on food, shelter, cash payments, loans, and other help available for victims of major disasters.

Hurricane Katrina-Related Immigration Issues and Legislation
Congressional Research Service Article regarding immigration issues brought about by the disaster, and information on how to solve them.