Legislation for Dreamers

Legislation for Dreamers

Since President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), there have been several bills introduced in the US House and Senate attempting to provide legal relief for young people who were brought to the United States as children,...
Sanctuary Cities / Ciudades Santuarios

Sanctuary Cities / Ciudades Santuarios

En español abajo Since the November election, a lot press has been given to sanctuary cities. Most recently, South Carolina’s Attorney General joined others in arguing for a state’s right to oppose sanctuary cities. They say, “[Sanctuary Cities] defy...
What is TPS?

What is TPS?

You may have heard about TPS in the news lately, and perhaps you’ve wondered what it is. It’s one of those things you don’t expect to be in the news, but with the heightened focus on immigrants and immigration, any immigration matter gets press. So,...

DACA: The time to renew is now

The DACA program will end March 5, 2018. If you currently have DACA, and your work authorization will expire on or before March 5, you need to apply before the October 5 deadline. We can help you do that, and we will do it for free if it is a simple case (no new...

We're Open! / ¡Estamos abierto!

Our ministry recently received Department of Justice approval to operate as a low-cost immigration clinic, offering legal counsel to the immigrant community. We’re eager to help everyone we can with their immigration needs. Please use the contact us link to...

A Work in Progress

Thanks for your interest in Puerta Abierta ministries of Oakland Baptist Church! We are currently seeking approval to offer low-cost immigration legal counsel to the immigrant community of Rock Hill, SC and the surrounding areas of North and South Carolina. This site...
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