The forum will be conducted by Ted Laguatan, a U.S. immigration and human rights lawyer, the legal counsel and spokesmann of the US Pinoys for Good Governance.
Laguatan is a member of the California State Bar and was honored in 2010 as one of only 29 U.S. lawyers officially certified continuously for more than 20 years as an expert-specialist in immigration law. He is the author of “A Layman’s Guidebook on Immigration Law,” and has won landmark immigration law cases.
Admission to the forum is free on first come, first served basis.
Dr. Celia B. Lamkin, president of US Pinoys for Good Governance, Marianas chapter and CNMI Representative, said neither Laguatan nor their group is soliciting any money nor have they authorized anyone to collect or ask money using the lawyer or the association’s name for any purpose whatsoever.
They have nothing to do with any kind of monetary solicitation including the installation of donation boxes or other forms of requests for contributions from the public, Lamkin said.
Laguatan said “the purpose of the forum is to provide valuable information to foreign workers in the CNMI to help them understand and know their legal rights and understand some of the laws and procedures that may be applicable in helping to solve their immigration problems.”
He added, “Many foreign workers have lived and worked in the CNMI for years. Many have U.S. citizen children or are in a sympathetic situation that should rightfully be considered in their quest for immigration relief. It is good and proper that everyone views them as fellow human beings who legitimately need help. We create a better world when we show love to our fellowmen — regardless of race, nationality, religion or culture.”
