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American Gateways
Legal Services
Austin, TX 675 followers
Legal Advocacy for Immigrant Survivors
About us
American Gateways is a Central Texas non-profit organization that provides immigration legal services and education to secure justice for new Americans and enrich Central Texas communities. https://linktr.ee/American_Gateways Our mission is to champion the dignity and human rights of immigrants, refugees and survivors of persecution, torture, conflict and human trafficking through exceptional immigration legal services at no or low cost, education and advocacy. Founded in 1987 as the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA), American Gateways began as a response to the legal needs of the large number of Central American refugees arriving at the Texas border in the 1980s. Like the thousands of others American Gateways has helped through the years, these refugees were fleeing violence and war in their home countries in search of a safe haven. American Gateways offers safety and hope for a new life to hundreds of men, women and children every year, from approximately 75 countries around the world. Today, immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers continue to benefit from legal representation—and so much more. American Gateways empowers immigrants to advocate for themselves and their families and keeps them informed about their rights and responsibilities. American Gateways educates law enforcement, the legal community, and other advocates on how to use social and legal resources to uphold the law and make Central Texas a safe place to build a new life.
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http://www.americangateways.org/
External link for American Gateways
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1987
- Specialties
- Free Legal Services, Immigration Legal Services, Pro Bono Legal Services, and Education about Immigrants and Immigration
Locations
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314 East Highland Mall Boulevard, Suite 501
Austin, TX 78752, US
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2300 W. Commerce St
Ste. 313
San Antonio, TX 78207, US
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2323 Columbus Ave
Ste. C
WACO, Texas 76701, US
Employees at American Gateways
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Jordan Srulevich
Supervisor Airport Operations at U S Gateways, Inc.
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LaQuetta Washington
Let's Get It Done! | Expertise in Delivery of | Program Management | Project Management | Ops |Product Management | IT Service Management | IT…
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Rebecca Lightsey
Nonprofit Executive | Legal and Public Policy Advocate | Active Community Volunteer | Avid Traveler
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Edna Yang
Attorney, advocate and champion for the dignity and human rights of immigrants and refugees
Updates
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Whether you’re a DACA recipient or an ally, now is the time to take action. We have kept DACA alive and protected our people against every baseless and calculated attack against our lives. We’re not stopping now. We must take a bold, public stance to unapologetically declare immigrants belong here and demand the 5th Circuit Court protect American families by upholding DACA. Text HOME IS HERE to 787-57 and tell Congress to deliver a pathway to citizenship and protect immigrants now!
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We're #hiring a new Director of Pro Bono Services in Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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“There’s a lack of legal representation for immigrants in removal proceedings and in other proceedings as well,” said Edna Yang, co-executive director of American Gateways Fortunately, this fund will soon begin helping immigrants facing deportation or who are at risk of losing their legal immigration status. Unlike people in civil court proceedings, immigrants in deportation hearings are not provided with free court-appointed attorneys. This strengthened legal defense fund will provide fair and accessible legal representation to ensure that people's right to due process is protected and will help prevent needless family separation and detention.
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We have new open positions in our San Antonio office! The full job descriptions are on our website: www.americangateways.org. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to AmericanGateways@gmail.com.
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The Administrative Assistant is responsible for screening clients to connect them with services for immigration legal matters and related processes. The administrative assistant will provide legal case support to our legal staff. The Administrative Assistant is also responsible for maintaining the client databases and case statistics. The full job description is in our Link in Bio. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter & resume to: AmericanGateways@gmail.com
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If you or someone you know wishes to volunteer, please register below by May 8, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gPYrNFj9
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Thank you, Foot Locker, for your generous donation of shoes and clothes. The residents of Casa Marianella will be ecstatic when they receive these items for their kids. Huge shoutout to our Legal Caseworker, Nadi, who worked to secure this incredible donation.
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Earlier this week we welcomed the University of Minnesota Law School- Asylum Law Project in our San Antonio Office. They have been actively supporting our work with pro se asylum seekers - thank you for volunteering your Spring Break with us!
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