Consulate General New York hosts Immigration Forum for Antiguan and Barbuda diaspora
As part of its program to reach out to the diaspora, the Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda in New York is spearheading an initiative to inform and educate Antiguans and Barbudans about their rights and responsibilities in light of the current thrust by the United States government to enforce its immigration laws.
A special forum has been organized where experts in the area of immigration law and citizenship regulations will be sharing information intended to help Antiguans and Barbudans navigate the prevailing circumstances and understand the implications of the new regulations.
The discussion will take place on Wednesday 26th February at 7:30 pm with the collaborative support of the Antigua and Barbuda Associations United (ABAU) and CUNY Citizenship Now.
Persons can register or send their questions in advance by going to https://tinyurl.com/DiasporaExchange or by joining the forum directly at the Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83010027823?pwd=E6basDcYWQXduui646kzbWFMQ0wgjz.1
Leading off the discussion will be David Satnarine, who is Special Counsel for Immigrant Affairs at the King’s County (Brooklyn) District Attorney’s Office.
Mr. Satnarine is responsible for managing immigrant justice initiatives, implementing the District Attorney’s innovative collateral consequence plea policy and providing counsel to hundreds of attorneys regarding immigration law and policy.
Two Antiguans and Barbudans, Monique Francis and Ralph Bowen, knowledgeable about immigration law and the existing related processes in the United States have also agreed to share their knowledge with the diaspora.
Mrs. Francis is the Interim Executive Director of CUNY Citizenship Now, which is the United States’ largest university-based legal assistance program that provides free immigration law services.
Mr. Bowen is a well-respected and experienced attorney of Bowen, Kendall and Associates LLP, with offices in New York and Antigua and Barbuda. Bowen has a proven track record of providing guidance and support to individuals navigating the complexities of the American immigration system.
For more information contact the New York Offices at 212-541-4117 or ABAU at 973-385-0860.
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