JAMLAC

💜 JAMLAC is excited to partner with Centro de los Trabajadores Colorado and other community organizations at the upcoming Community Resource Fair!

📅 June 24, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 4250 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80211

Our Resources & Partnership Liaison, Aidé Salazar-Zetina, will be there representing JAMLAC, sharing information about our legal services, community resources, workshops, and ways to connect with support.

Whether you are looking for legal resources, information for your family, or simply want to learn more about services available in our community, we invite you to stop by and say hello!

Thank you to Centro de los Trabajadores Colorado for bringing together organizations dedicated to serving and empowering our community. Together, we are expanding access to resources, support, and justice for all.
We look forward to seeing you there! ⚖️💜

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Recently, Sulma Mendoza, JAMLAC’s Immigration Director, shared a story that captures what justice looks like in action—and what it takes behind the scenes to make it possible.

A young client came to JAMLAC with very little time left. He was about to turn 21 in April—an age that would close the door on his ability to apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), a critical protection for vulnerable youth.
There was an additional challenge: a previous attorney, outside of JAMLAC, had made an error in the predicate orders required for his case. If the issue was not corrected immediately, this young person would lose his opportunity for stability, protection, and lawful status in the United States.

There was no time to wait.

Sulma partnered with JAMLAC’s Family Law team, JAMLAC Paralegal Claudia Mendoza and Attorney Jose Escobar, to act quickly. Understanding the urgency and what was at stake, the team worked with diligence and precision to correct the issue and ensure everything was properly in place before the deadline.
Because of this coordinated effort, Sulma was able to submit the corrected documents just in time—preserving this young person’s eligibility to apply for SIJS before aging out.

While the final decision is still pending, this case reflects how timely legal intervention can prevent devastating outcomes for young people. By protecting access to this critical pathway, the team helped keep the door open to safety, stability, and a future with greater opportunity.