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USCIS Webinar for Public Librarians on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
USCIS-IMLS webinar scheduled for June 25
Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will offer the fourth in a series of free webinars for public librarians about immigration and U.S. citizenship topics.
On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of “deferred action” for a period of two years, subject to renewal. The webinar, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, presented by USCIS and hosted by IMLS, will provide librarians with a basic understanding of deferred action, specifics on who may qualify, and identify how to file.
It is not necessary to have participated in previous USCIS-IMLS webinars to participate in this session.
Details:
Webinar Title: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 25, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST.
To register for the webinar, please visit the USCIS Public Engagement Division registration page. All registrations must be received byTuesday, June 24, 2014. Please follow the steps below:
- Enter your full name and organization
- Enter your email address and select “Submit”
- Select “Subscriber Preferences”
- Select the “Event Registration” tab
- Complete the questions and select “Submit”
Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days of registering, please email Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov.
This series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. To find out more about the partnership and the webinar series, visit the Serving New Americans page of the IMLS website.
About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit www.uscis.gov or follow us on Facebook (/uscis), Twitter (@uscis), YouTube (/uscis), and the USCIS blog The Beacon.