FAMILY REUNIFICATION PROJECT Over 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children are in immigration custody right now, and 90% of them have a relative in the US who can sponsor them. Fifty percent have a biological parent here. The paperwork for relatives and sponsors can be daunting and the process scary. That’s why VECINA, in partnership with Project Lifeline, is…
Read MoreChad Graham Joins VECINA’s Board of Directors
VECINA is excited to welcome Chad Graham to our Board of Directors! Chad Graham is an employment-based immigration attorney and partner at the law firm Graham Adair in San Jose, California. Chad’s practice encompasses all aspects of business immigration, including mergers and acquisitions, E-Verify compliance, non-immigrant visas, immigrant visas, I-9s and E-Verify, consular practice, and…
Read MoreBiden’s First 100 Days for Immigration
The election is over. Now what? VECINA CEO Lindsay Gray and Board President Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch chat about Biden’s plan for immigration changes during his first 100 days in office. For More Info, Check Out the Full Document
Read MoreVECINA Mentee Wins Motion to Reopen
In these crazy times we live in where asylum seekers and their advocates are constantly experiencing losses, we love to bring you good news!Jessie De Haven is licensed to practice law, but instead of a career in the legal profession she works in the fitness industry. But, seeing the immense need for legal representation, she…
Read MoreVECINA Welcome Cherisse Robison As Its New Fractional CFO
While managing money isn’t the most glamorous part of nonprofit life, VECINA is committed to making sure that all of the generosity of our donors is put to good use. That’s why we are very excited to welcome Cherisse Robison as our fractional CFO! Cherisse Robison serves as VECINA’s fractional CFO through her consulting firm,…
Read MoreVECINA’s Board of Directors Welcomes Melissa Silva
We are thrilled to welcome Melissa Silva to our Board of Directors! Melissa was born and raised in South Texas, and the Rio Grande Valley will always have a special place in her heart. After graduating from The University of Texas, she spent time in a campus ministry working with Latino college students at Southern Methodist…
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