Join us at these upcoming MIRA sponsored events around the state:

Walk-In Immigration Consultations-August 2011-BILOXI

Date:  Tuesdays and Thursdays in August

Time:  1-5 p.m.

Location:  MIRA Office, DeMiller Hall, 610 Water Street, Biloxi, MS

Contact:  Sally Bevill, 228 386-5164

MIRA Service Fee:  $40 plus $60 membership fee if not a MIRA member

NOTE: You must bring all documents related to your immigration case to the consultation!!!

Cafe MIRA-August 18, 2011-FLOWOOD

Date and Time: Thursday August 18, 2011, 6:30 p.m. to view “The Help”

This newly released full length feature film focuses on white and black race relations in 1960s Jackson, Mississippi.  Running time is approximately 2 hours 17 minutes.

You must pay for your own movie ticket.

The MIRA will host a discussion in the theater after the film.

Location:  Meet the group at 6:30 p.m. sharp at the

United Artists Parkway Place 10 Movie Theater

1075 Parkway Boulevard (at Lakeland)
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 939-0201

Movie Ticket Prices:

$5.50 Senior-Over 60

$7 College Student with College ID card

$8 Adult

Naturalization Workshop-August 25, 2011-JACKSON

Come and fill out your N-400 application for naturalization with assistance from MIRA Legal Project Director, Attorney L. Patricia Ice.  To file for naturalization, you must be at least 18 years old and  a lawful permanent resident with good moral character plus 5 years  of continuous residence in the U.S. (3 years of continuous residence if you are currently married to and living with a United States citizen) You must be able to pass an English reading, writing and speaking test and an American history and government test.  The N-400 U.S. government filing fee is $680 payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  You must bring your permanent resident card and other biographical information about yourself and your immediate family members.

Date:  Thursday, August 25, 2011

Time:  1-5 p.m

Location:  MIRA Central Office at 612 N. State Street, Jackson, MS

Contact:  Ingrid Cruz, 601-968-5182.

MIRA Service Fee:  $100 plus MIRA Membership Fee of $60 if not a MIRA member

“Know Your Rights” Training with U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Special Counsel Immigration Related Employment Practices

Free Event-August 30, 2011-JACKSON

Date:  Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Time:  6-8 p.m.

Location:  MIRA Central Office, 612 N. State St., Jackson, MS

Contact:  Ingrid Cruz, 601-968-5182

“Know Your Labor Rights” Training with U.S. Department of Labor-August 31, 2011-JACKSON

Free Event

Date:  Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Time:  4-8 p.m.

Location:  MIRA Central Office, 612 N. State St., Jackson, MS

Contact:  Ingrid Cruz, 601-968-5182

“Know Your Rights” Training with U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Special Counsel Immigrantion Related Employment Practices

Free Event-September 1, 2011-BILOXI

Date:  Thursday, September 1, 2011

Time:  6-8 p.m

Location:  MIRA Biloxi Office, DeMiller Hall, 610 Water Street, Biloxi, MS

Contact:  Sally Bevill, 228-386-5164

ContacSeptember Advocacy Meeting-JACKSON

All members, supporters, and allies are invited to join in on our monthly discussion of upcoming advocacy campaigns.  This is a great opportunity to learn about getting more involved in our work!  Complimentary light unch is served.

Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 12:00 noon
Location: MIRA Central Office, 612 N. State Street, Jackson, MS
More Information: (601) 968-5182

SCLC-MIRA 6h Annual Unity Conference
Co-hosted by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, our annual Unity Conference is an opportunity to meet fellow immigrants’ rights and civil rights activists and learn about opportunities to unite forces in promoting social justice in Mississippi.

Tentative Date: October 21, 2011
Location: Jackson, MS
Contact: MIRA Central Office, (601) 968-5182
More Information: Click here to learn more, register, and place your ad in our program.

Civic Engagement Day-JACKSON

Every year, hundreds of immigrants and workers from around Mississippi visit the state capitol to meet their legislators and make their voices heard on state policy issues which affect us.  More details to be announced in the fall.

Date: Wednesday, January 11 2012
Location: State Capitol, Jackson MS
More Information: (601) 968-5182