14/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 14/08/2024 22:53
Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores | August 14, 2024 | Press Release
The Government of Mexico, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consular network in the United States, is holding the fifth annual Legal Advisory Week (SALE) from August 13-19.
SALE's mission is to empower the Mexican community by informing them of their rights and how to exercise them. The program provides information on immigration relief, resources for fraud prevention and support for scam victims, with a focus on immigration-related issues. Additionally, it promotes legal services available through the Legal Assistance Program for Mexicans via External Legal Advisors in the United States (PALE).
Mexican consulates, in collaboration with strategic partners and through the Information and Assistance Center for Mexicans (CIAM), will offer the Mexican community guidance on reliable immigration legal service providers. They will also help identify potential protection cases and refer Mexicans to PALE for legal assistance, regardless of their immigration status.
The week's activities include: