Immigration and Fulbright

Mar 01, 2005 01:32

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plangge March 1 2005, 07:29:56 UTC
I would recommend speaking to some of the organizations on campus at MSU's law school. I'm at UC Davis, and I know our law students have some good pro-bono advice stuff that they do as outreach, so I assume MSU may have the same. I found this organization listed on the MSU Law website ( ... )

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trannytrent March 1 2005, 07:37:48 UTC
hmmm, i hadn't even thought of the campus law folk. thanks

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plangge March 1 2005, 08:07:31 UTC
No prob. I know the queer-friendly law organization at UCD (Lambda Law) does a fair amount of outreach stuff. Good luck! :)
P.S. Hot icon!

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trannytrent March 1 2005, 17:48:22 UTC
Thanks! :)
Yours too!

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usedtobeme March 1 2005, 08:30:30 UTC
www.transgenderlawcenter.com

i know they are involved in some immigration cases and work with a coalition of attorneys around the country.

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trannytrent March 1 2005, 17:48:38 UTC
Nice! Thanks a lot.

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foxxygirltamara March 1 2005, 13:32:55 UTC
The National Center for Transgender Equality has a page on immigration for trans people. LambdaLegal has a page for gay people but it doesn't specifically mention trans people.

Are there any specific regulations concerning "sexual deviance" in Immigration? I am a natural-born US citizen so my knowledge of immigration law is poor. The only thing I have heard is that they won't recognize heterosexual marriages in which one person is trans as a valid marriage for immigration purposes (do they recognize homosexual marriages in which one person is trans?).

The Fulbright FAQ says you can stay in the US to continue your studies or get practical training. That sounds kind of loose, have you talked to them about what specifically counts? Also, you might be able to avoid your family by not living with them or telling them where you are. It sounds horrible but it might work ( ... )

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trannytrent March 1 2005, 17:56:23 UTC
Hey Tamara, I'll definitely check those two resources out too. I'm actually still in the States because I've extended my studies into graduate school, but it was with the stipulation that I return once I get my Masters (which is next May) and I've used up most of my practical training. I haven't talked to them directly as I've been advised not to, because I don't want to send off red flags that I'm trying to stay here ( ... )

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sebsan8 March 1 2005, 16:02:13 UTC
also www.srlp.org
they are lawyers who specialize in trans issues and are based in nyc but can give you at least a referral.

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trannytrent March 2 2005, 04:35:06 UTC
rock on, i'll add that to the list to check.

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allthecolors March 1 2005, 21:06:34 UTC
looks like people gave you awesome referances! Is this stuff in the memories section *hopeful look towards the moderators*

I was going to tell you that my sister is working in imigration law (not as a lawyer) and is trans friendly, but I think you'd be better off following up the referances people listed already!

Sean

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trannytrent March 2 2005, 04:36:17 UTC
hey sean, yeah, ppl have been really amazing and helpful. this is going to give me plenty to start working off of. i'm glad i decided to ask.

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