Upcoming Events
2018 Community Champions Gala
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our national and local AAPI heroes and leaders. Our gala honors individuals who have dedicated their lives to furthering the civil, social and economic rights of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) in Georgia. The gala will be hosted at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North on October 26, 2018.
This year, we are so proud to announce our keynote speaker -- Karen Korematsu
Purchase your tickets and sponsorships TODAY at http://communitychampionsgala.eventbrite.com
2018 FREE CITIZENSHIP CLINICS
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta will be conducting series of Free Citizenship Clinics with our partners around Georgia and also hold our monthly Free Clinic in Clarkston, Norcross Human Services Center, Lilburn, and Chamblee. (See below for details)
Monthly Free Clinic at Clarkston Library (951 N Indian Creek Dr. Clarkston GA 30021)
First come, first serve 10am to 1pm
Upcoming Dates:
• October 26
Monthly Free Clinic at Chamblee Branch, DeKalb County Public Library (4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee, GA 30341)
First come, first serve 10am to 1pm
Upcoming Dates:
• November 2
• December 7
Monthly Free Clinic at Norcross Human Services Center (5030 Georgia Belle Ct, Norcross, GA 30093)
First come, first serve. 9 am to 12 pm.
Upcoming Dates:
• November 8
• December 13
Please bring all of the documents concerning your legal issue to the clinic
For Citizenship Application:
• Permanent Resident card (Green card)
• Driver’s license
• Social Security card
• All your passports
• Most recent tax return
• List of home addresses for the past 5 years
• List of employer names and addresses for the past 5 years
• Proof of public benefits, such as food stamps etc.
• Dates you have been outside the US since becoming a permanent resident and the countries you traveled to during these trips.
• If married to a US citizen or lawful permanent resident: bring spouse green card/ US passport, marriage certificate, divorce decrees.
• For your children: bring green card(s), complete name(s), date(s) of birth, social security numbers.
• Certified final court disposition for any traffic tickets.
$725 check or money order made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security for a filing fee.
*If you need financial assistance, please bring evidence of public benefits and/or your most recent Tax Returns.
Appointments are required! Walk-ins are welcome but appointments will be given priority.
Call 404-585-8446 or email at immigration@advancingjustice-atlanta.org for more details and to set up an appointment.
2019 Advancing Justice Conference
Don't miss out on one of the largest gathering of Asian Americans working on social justice and civil rights in the United States. Join us in Atlanta early next year!
More details coming soon. Follow us on social media for updates.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice is a national affiliation of five leading organizations that include Advancing Justice - AAJC (Washington, D.C.), Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus (San Francisco), Advancing Justice - Atlanta, Advancing Justice - Chicago, and Advancing Justice - Los Angeles.
*Don't forget to add info@advancingjustice-atlanta.org to your address book to receive the latest conference updates!
ADVANCING JUSTICE CONFERENCE 2019 - CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Asian Americans Advancing Justice invites you to submit a workshop proposal for the 2019 Advancing Justice Conference in Atlanta, Georgia - March 11-13, 2019.
The Advancing Justice Conference is the first and only national conference that focuses on civil rights and social justice in the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. It serves as a unique forum where Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders from across the country can build skills and capacity, discuss common challenges and share best practices, and plan for strategic collaboration. In 2019, 800-1,000 attendees are expected.
Advancing Justice encourages interactive workshop proposals that address specific topics and aim to develop specific skills, as suggested below.
Proposal submissions must be received by November 30, 2018.
SUBMIT HERE
