by Natasha B. | Oct 12, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, News
On Wednesday, a dozen people among library staff and volunteers stuffed 300 backpacks with children’s books in Spanish and art supplies to be distributed among children and adolescents placed in the care of organizations in New York. Catholic Migration Services is among the list of organizations advocating for immigrants’ rights and legal services to bring books to minors.
Read the full story in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Brooklyn Public Library brings books and art materials to migrant children separated from their parents
by Natasha B. | Oct 12, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, News
Un volante fue encontrado este domingo por el concejal Jimmy Van Bramer en un poste de energía ubicado en la esquina de la calle 35 y la avenida Skillman, con un mensaje que el concejal describe como un símbolo antiinmigrante. En respuesta, el organizo una rueda de prensa junto a representantes de Make the Road New York (MRNY), Servicios Católicos de Migración, Sunnyside Community Services, Sunnyside & Woodside Action Group (SWAG), representantes de LaGuardia Community College, activistas de inmigración y residentes locales para denunciar la propaganda.
Lea la historia completa en El Diario: Aparición de volante antiinmigrante crea temor en zona de Queens
by Natasha B. | Oct 12, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, News
In response to the alarming posters that appeared in Sunnyside, Queens, activists, educators and a New York City council member have joined forces to denounce the presence of white supremacist activity in the borough after a hate group said it was responsible for creating the signs.
Read the full story from NBC New York: Council Member Condemns White Supremacist Activity in New York City After Anti-Immigration Signs Appear
by Natasha B. | Oct 12, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, News
This week City officials and immigration advocates gathered in Sunnyside, Queens on Tuesday to denounce posters that were put up in the neighborhood urging people to report undocumented immigrants to the federal government. Catholic Migration Services was among one of the groups to say loud and clear: immigrants are welcome here!
Read the full story in amNew York: Posters urging people to report undocumented immigrants sparks outrage in Queens
by Natasha B. | Sep 25, 2018 | CMS in the News, Family Resources, Immigration, Legal Services, News
In an announcement from the Office of the Mayor last week, the DeBlasio Administration confirmed it will allocate $4.1 Million to provide legal assistance for Migrant Children and separated families. The funds will be distributed to a network of legal service providers, including Catholic Migration Services. In response to the Mayor’s renewed commitment to serve migrant children, both unaccompanied minors and separated children in New York City, Sharone Kaufman, Managing Attorney with Catholic Migration Services “…is proud to be part of a city that is committed to fighting for the rights of vulnerable New Yorkers wherever they may come from.”
Read the full announcement from the Office of the Mayor: De Blasio Administration Allocates $4.1 Million To Provide Legal Assistance For Migrant Children And Separated Families
Read the full story via am New York: Migrant children still in NYC to get free legal assistance
by Natasha B. | Sep 12, 2018 | CMS in the News, Legal Services, News, Tenant Advocacy
This week the New York Times Editorial Board endorsed several measures that Catholic Migration Services and Queens tenants have been advocating to Albany legislators. These proposals would eliminate some of the loopholes in state laws that currently allow landlords to impose significant rent increases that often make rent regulated apartments unaffordable. Catholic Migration Services has been working closely with tenants and coalition partners to advocate for the critical changes now supported by the Times. These changes include restricting how landlords can eliminate “preferential rents” and eliminating the incentive to evict tenants (“vacancy bonuses”).
Read the full story in the New York Times: Voters Can Keep Housing Affordable
by Natasha B. | Sep 5, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, News
In a follow up story to our recent naturalization workshop at LaGuardia Community College, Catholic Migration Services, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, and our pro bono partners helped immigrant New Yorkers get one step closer to citizenship.
Read the full story in the Queens Daily Eagle: LaGuardia Naturalization Clinic Served 65 Immigrant Clients
by Natasha B. | Aug 9, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, News
A Long Island City naturalization workshop at LaGuardia Community College provided free access and services to immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship. With the help of Catholic Migration Services; New York Lawyers for the Public Interest; Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP; and volunteers from Goldman Sachs over 50 eligible green card holders were assisted through the legal process.
Read the full story in the Queens TimeLedger: LIC clinic helps immigrants apply for citizenship
by Natasha B. | Aug 7, 2018 | Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Immigration, More News, News, Workers' Rights
The issue of immigration reform has caught the attention of our country because of the unfortunate practice of separating children from their parents as they approach the border. Some of the people are seeking asylum or a safe haven escaping difficult situations in their home countries, especially violence and oppression. Others come seeking to improve their economic condition fleeing a life of poverty. In his weekly column Put Out Into the Deep, the Most Reverend Bishop DiMarzio revisits the President’s State of the Union address and the four pillars announced as the necessary elements for immigration reform.
Read the full column in The Tablet: The Immigration Conundrum
by Natasha B. | Jul 31, 2018 | Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Immigration, Legal Services, News, Press Releases and Statements
July 31, 2018
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The opportunity to renew your DACA Status could end as soon as mid-August 2018 depending on the outcome of court cases challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to eliminate DACA.
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