by Kiara Lawton | Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
On September 5, President Trump rescinded the DACA program. If congress fails to act, thousands of individuals will lose their jobs, their ability to go to school, and may be deported to places they have never known. Watch these two videos from the Cooperative Baptist...
by Kiara Lawton | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Kiara Lawton | Sep 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by Kiara Lawton | Sep 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by Kiara Lawton | Sep 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by Kiara Lawton | Mar 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
