DACA/TPS Presentation and Law Clinic

Over the past few months, there have been many questions about how changing immigration policies will impact our community, our friends, and our loved ones. Wellesley is committed to keeping our community members—regardless of immigration status—informed about the changing U.S. immigration policies, supporting those affected by the policies, and fostering an environment that welcomes all.

On Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 4 p.m., the College will host an information session to address recent changes to immigration law and policy, including DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and TPS (Temporary Protected Status), with the conversation led by expert immigration attorney Elizabeth Goss of The Law Office of Goss & Associates. We seek to provide a space for students, faculty, and staff to understand the current and evolving landscape of these policies and to answer your questions. More details, including the location for the information session, will be posted on Wellesley’s immigration policies web page shortly.

We also understand that some in our community may have questions that may be best addressed through private consultations with legal counsel. On Thursday, February 1, 2018, the College will host a “Know Your Rights” presentation from 4 pm to 4:30 pm for Wellesley community members to get the facts about their rights and have their questions answered by expert legal counsel from MetroWest Legal Services. The presentation and Q&A session will be followed by a free law clinic from 4:30-7:00, with three lawyers from MetroWest Legal Services offering confidential individual consultations to anyone with questions related to DACA, TPS or other immigration issues.

Further details on these immigration events will be posted on Wellesley’s immigration policies web page. In the meantime, please contact Carolyn Slaboden (faculty and staff) or Karen Pabon of Slater International Center (students) for more information.