What is the “Keep our Families Together” campaign?

The “Keep our Families Together” campaign is an effort to raise the public’s consciousness as to the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform.  The campaign also seeks to increase immigrant civic participation and to consolidate NALACC at the local and national levels as a representative voice for Latin American and Caribbean immigrant organizations. 

More than just a educational tool, the campaign is a key vehicle used by NALACC to advance migrants’ rights, as well as educate migrant communities and the general public about the kind of policy incomes that are desirable for Latino and Caribbean communities in the United States. 

The campaign promotes a wide and visionary change to the way in which the United Status approaches the issue of migration. The Campaign goals and demands are the following.

Why this campaign is important?
Immigrants, like all human beings, dream of a better life for their families. Yet current immigration laws force many families to live apart from one another. The waiting lists to receive a family immigrant visa can stretch as long as 20 years. Parents run the risk of being deported even though their children are United States citizens. People who have worked hard for many years, raised a family, and put down roots still have no legal mechanism to become lawful permanent residents. Being able to live and grow together as a family is a cornerstone for building healthy families and communities. Fighting for the rights of children to live with their parents is a noble e ort and one which NALACC proudly supports.