Immigration
The Immigration Issues Group is part of the Social Justice Committee at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church PC(USA) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Guided by our faith’s call to welcome the stranger and belief in the inherent dignity of all people, we work to support our immigrant neighbors and actively advocate for more just immigration laws and processes.
Announcements
- The next meeting of the Immigration Issues Group will be on Thursday April 24 at 7:30pm by Zoom. To receive the Zoom link contact chair Mike Schley at immigration@sapc.com.
- Immigration Resources from Red Whine and Blue here.
April 24, 2025 Presentation by Linda Adkins on Immigration Categories here.
Raleigh Flute Choir, performing at Saint Andrews Sunday June 1 at 3:00pm with proceeds benefitting Refugee Hope Partners,
Posts
- Immigration Resources from Red Wine and BlueMigration Policy Institute Immigration: The Basics
- Updated Needs of Refugee Hope PartnersUpdated by Deborah McEachron on 4/1/2025 Refugee Hope Partners has updated information detailing the current challenges. They also have two very specific needs right now:
- Current Proposed Legislation in the NC General AssemblyCurrent Proposed Legislation in the NC General Assembly Research by Michael Silverman, April 11, 2025 Of the 1766 bills created by the NC General Assembly for the 2025-2026 session up to April 9, 2025 I found only four that pertained to immigration. They are as follows: Formatting Note: The text in ALL CAPS is taken… Read more: Current Proposed Legislation in the NC General Assembly
- North Carolina Refugee Service ProvidersNorth Carolina Refugee Service Providers From NC Department of Department of Heath and Human Services. Research by Sherry Hay
- Refugee Support Organizations in the TriangleRefugee Support Organizations in the Triangle Compiled by Sherry Hay, updated 4/21/2025 1. CWS Durham – 504 W. Chapel Hill Street, Ste 106, Durham NC 27701 CWS or Church World Service was born in the wake of the devastation of World War II. In 1946, seventeen Christian denominations came together “to do in partnership what none… Read more: Refugee Support Organizations in the Triangle
- Raleigh Area Immigration Efforts March 2025Raleigh Area Immigration Efforts March 2025 Useful information about organizations working with immigrants in the Raleigh area including volunteer opportunities. 1.El Centro Hispano 421 Chapanoke Rd. Suite 156 Raleigh, 27603 984-208-2158 Office staff: Andrea. Volunteer needs: Mariana Rocha-Goldberg mrocha@elcentronc.org https://forms.gle/Pe3SWuPdYwCtsn4u5 Main focus now: Know Your Rights and Be Prepared—can volunteer to assist with these sessions;… Read more: Raleigh Area Immigration Efforts March 2025
- Refugee Fact SheetThis document from the National Immigration Forum provides useful information about refugee resettlement in the United States
- What we know about unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S.The Pew Research Center provides unbiased and valuable information about those living in the U.S. without benefit of visas or other documentation.
Group Information
- The Immigration Issues Group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month by Zoom at 7:30pm. For more information about the Immigration Issues Group and to learn how you can become involved, contact group chair Mike Schley at immigration@sapc.com.
Meeting minutes and other committee documents. (Password required.)
Organizations That We Follow
Resources
Immigration Policy Tracking Project
A complete compilation of federal government immigration policies.
Austin Kocher Substack
Thoughtful news and opinion with several newsletters each week, from a political and legal geography scholar (not exactly unbiased; definitely has a liberal bent) Read archived newsletters online, or subscribe to the free or paid version of his email newsletter.
National Immigration Forum Fact Sheet
This document from the National Immigration Forum provides useful information about refugee resettlement in the United States.
Pew Research Center – What we know about unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S.
The Pew Research Center provides unbiased and valuable information about those living in the U.S. without benefit of visas or other documentation.
Pew Research Center – What the data says about immigrants in the U.S.
The United States has long had more immigrants than any other country. In fact, the U.S. is home to one-fifth of the world’s international migrants. These immigrants come from just about every country in the world. Pew Research Center regularly publishes research on U.S. immigrants. Based on this
research, here are answers to some key questions about the U.S. immigrant population.
Immigration and Deportation in 2025
PowerPoint presentation by Mike Schley presented at the March 18 committee meeting.