In this episode of “Movement Talk with Frances Valdez” we speak with Claudia Ortega-Hogue from Global Communities Houston, LLC about the importance of becoming a United States citizen if you are a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). We also discuss Citizenship Month and the events that will be held during this month for the city of […]
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is raising fees for immigration filings for the first time in six years. Fees are increasing by an average of 21%, with some increasing by hundreds of dollars. We have compiled a list of affected fees for you (listed below). You can find the full list of fees […]
Welcome to “Movement Talk with Frances Valdez,” the show about immigration and other social justice issues. In this episode, you can learn more about New Majority Houston, a campaign that encourages Latino voters in Harris County, Texas to vote with the immigrant community. Bernardo Pena and former Civic Engagement Coordinator Mario Salinas talk with us about how the campaign hopes to mobilize registered voters by educating them about a local policy called 287(g)…
Frances Valdez recently spoke to community members in the East End with a campaign called “New Majority Houston, ” a campaign that encourages Latino voters in Harris County, TX to vote with the immigrant community. The campaign hopes to mobilize registered voters by educating them about a local policy called 287(g)…