Pueblo Unido has developed a series of free community workshops related to the Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO) program, defensive asylum and self-help services that can be provided in Spanish or from English to a target language using simultaneous interpretation and headsets for participants. We believe that our community would benefit greatly from the workshops we offer.
1) Accessing and Using ECO (Available only for OR residents) - In this workshop participants will learn about the Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO) program that offers free legal immigration services They will learn who is eligible, how to apply, the participant's journey, and what the program helps with. (About 30 minutes)
2) Core Knowledge: Immigration Proceedings - In this workshop, participants will learn about immigration processes focused on a defensive asylum process. They will learn about hearings, documents, and how to protect their right to pursue their case. (About 1 hour)
3) Core Knowledge: Asylum - In this workshop participants will learn about the contents of an asylum application and important dates. This module is ideal for people who are seeking asylum or people who would like to learn more about the process. This workshop was created by Latino Network. (About 1 hour)
4) Self-Help: Documents 101 - In this workshop, participants will learn about immigration documents and the differences between the different agencies that could be involved in their cases. (About 30 minutes)
5) Self-Help: Services 101 - In this workshop, participants will learn how to use and create an email account, how to scan documents, and how to use the postal service. (About 1.5 hours) (Max participants 4-6 ppl per session)
6) Self-Help: Services 201 - In this workshop, participants will learn how to identify a nonprofit organization and navigate the Internet safely to find the resources they need. (About 1.5 hours) (Max participants 4-6 ppl per session)
7) Family Preparedness Plan: The purpose of this workshop/clinic is to provide participants with the necessary information on the various ways to structure a family plan in case of an ICE detention or deportation. It will also address how to ensure that children are protected and cared for by a trusted person, guaranteeing their emotional and physical well-being in emergency situations. The workshop will also offer practical tools for establishing clear and effective communication within the family and how to organize available resources to safely deal with any eventuality. (Minimum duration of 2 hours. The maximum staff-to-participant ratio is 1:5)
Please note: We schedule workshops 4-6 weeks in advance. They are only offered from Tuesday to Thursday and may be presented in groups of two or three. Except, the Self-Help-Services 101 and 201, Compartiendo Nuestra Historia (only offered in Spanish) and Family Preparedness Plan workshops, as these require individualized attention from the presenters to the participants.
Interpretation: If the workshop is presented with interpretation, simultaneous interpretation is required, from English or Spanish to a target language. Please anticipate an increase in time of at least 25% due to interpretation and participant questions and answers.
The workshops are completely free. The only help we need from you is to advertise the event, a screen to show our slides and the space to present.
Disclaimer: The information presented is intended for educational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice.
If you would like to schedule a workshop, please fill out the Community Workshop Request Form below.