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Consulate General of Saint Lucia in New York to Host Annual Immigration Forum

On Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Consulate General of Saint Lucia in New York will convene its annual Immigration Forum. This event, which is open to the general public, will begin at 7:00 PM, and will be held at the Saint Lucia House, 438 East 49th Street (between Church and Snyder Avenues) in Brooklyn.

The forum will provide accurate and timely information for Saint Lucian nationals navigating the often bewildering United States immigration process, enabling them to make rational decisions on behalf of themselves or their loved ones. It will also feature an open panel discussion on a host of relevant topics, including:

1. US immigration reform policies

2. Citizenship/Permanent residency

3. Implications and legal consequences of overstaying on a temporary  US visa

4. Resources available to immigrants

5. Immigration fraud prevention

Formal presentations by New York City-based immigration lawyers, experts in the field, representatives from non-governmental organizations, community stakeholders, and various partnering agencies, will also be featured.

The Consulate encourages Saint Lucians and all interested parties residing in the New York City area to attend this important meeting, to benefit from the wealth of information to be provided.

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