The town hall was a community service opportunity for experts to answer HCC students' questions about immigration.
Legal experts from several non-profit agenices, including Catholic Charities, NALEO Education Fund, Baker Ripley (formerly Neighborhood Centers), UH Law Center, Tahirih Justice Center and Daya, answered questions from students during a one-hour live event.
Growing concern over recent immigration policies under the new Donald Trump administration has left some international students with many questions about their future status in the country.
These were just some of the questions addressed by the legal panel.
I need legal immigration advice. How do I avoid being taken advantage of by immigration scammers?
How to avoid being taken advantage of while seeking legal immigration advice
I'm an international student. Can I be deported?
I'm an international student. Can I be deported? Is it safe for me to travel?
My family may be separated due to possible detention or deportation. What should I do?
My family may be separated due to possible detention or deportation. What should I do?
Is there help for undocumented victims of domestic abuse or sexual attacks?
Is there help for victims of domestic abuse or sexual attacks if they are undocumented?
Questions were answered by members of the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative: Geoff Hoffman, Anne Chandler, Oscar Hernandez, Zenobia Lai, Vinh Ho, Rachna Khare, Claudia Ortega-Hogue, and Jill Campbell.
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