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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
July 21, 2014 Julian Teixeira
(202) 776-1812
jteixeira@nclr.org
LOS ANGELES—NCLR (National Council of La Raza) is pleased to unveil Immigo, a new mobile app designed to provide workers in the immigrant integration field with the most up-to-date information about changing immigration laws and policies. The app is also equipped with an easy-to-use location feature to find legal assistance on immigration-related issues. Launched at the 2014 NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo in Los Angeles, this cutting-edge, comprehensive resource for anyone who works with immigrant communities is currently available for free on Apple and Android smartphones and tablets.
“Day in and day out, our Affiliates and allies are working with individuals and families who have questions about immigration policy and reform. This is an easily accessible resource that provides access to the latest information, updates and resources for those assisting immigrants in this country,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR. “Immigo will be a valuable tool not only for our NCLR Affiliates, but for all organizations working within the immigrant integration arena.”
Murguía also thanked Verizon for its long-standing partnership and commitment to using technology to address our nation’s pressing issues. “NCLR deeply appreciates Verizon’s partnership and support of the development of Immigo,” Murguía said. “This collaboration is another example of how the company strives to leverage technology to address a critical issue facing the Latino community and the nation at large.”
Immigo provides users with information about state and federal regulations and resources associated with immigration, as well as changes and updates to immigration law and policy. Additional features include a daily immigration news feed and geolocation technology that allows users to find nearby, trusted providers of immigration legal services.
“Immigo is the first-ever mobile app designed to connect individuals working with immigrants to comprehensive trainings, resources and legal assistance,” said Matthew Burnett, Director of the Immigration Advocates Network (IAN). “As the largest network of nonprofit and pro bono immigration advocates in the country, IAN is proud to partner with NCLR, Verizon and Pro Bono Net to ensure that advocates anywhere in the country have ready access to timely, accessible information about this complex and ever-changing area of law.”
The application was made possible by NCLR with support from Verizon; it was developed in partnership with IAN and Pro Bono Net.
NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Latinos. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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