Italian-American church in Brooklyn's 'Little Guatemala' gets new lease on life
A Brooklyn church in fear of closing finds revival in new Guatemalan immigrants and stands by them amidst the uncertainties of immigration policies.
An Immigration Update from Catholic Migration Services
A new U.S. government policy affecting family-based petitions was revised in January of this year by the U.S. Department of State pertaining to the “public charge” policy in the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) also known as “State Department Instructions” on
Immigrants in need of naturalization help offered free services by the New York Lawyers for Public Interest
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Week, Catholic Migration Services, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest and several law firms hosts naturalization workshop for eligible green card holders on April 21, 2018.
National Call-In Day for the Protection of Dreamers, Feb. 26
DACA is set to expire on March 5th. In response to this deadline, the USCCB has called for a National Call-In Day for the Protection of Dreamers on February 26th. Communities are encouraged to contact your members of Congress by
Bronx Diner Workers Win Class Action Suit in Federal Court for Six Years in Owed Wages
Approximately eighty to one hundred workers at a Bronx diner seeks legal counsel for six year in owed wages. Catholic Migration Services and Cohen, Weiss & Simon win class action suit in federal court and justice prevails.
Labor Violations Case Settled for Employees Against Chain of Manhattan Pharmacies
Four employees for a chain of Manhattan pharmacies sought legal assistance from Catholic Migration Services after not being paid applicable minimum wage, nor being compensated with overtime pay. Case brought before the Southern District of New York and was settled
Salon Employee Seeks Legal Assistance and Wins Wage-Hour Violations and Retaliation Claim
After a salon employee is let go by their employer for complaining about low pay, long hours, and unsafe working conditions, the former employer seeks retaliation. As a result, Catholic Migration Services advocated on behalf of client and wins suit.
Justice for a Long Island City Tenant Sued by Landlord
Long Island City tenant seeks legal assistance from Catholic Migration Services after sued in a holdover proceeding by landlord. Team of attorneys successfully wins case and tenant remains in apartment.
Correction to the Recent Changes to Temporary Protected Status Pertaining to Haiti
January 22, 2018 Presione aquí para la versión en Español Peze la pou tradui nan Kreyol Ayisyen The recent Federal Register Notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti contained an error affecting Haitian TPS holders who have pending applications with USCIS. Below
Recent Changes to Temporary Protected Status Pertaining to Honduras
January 19, 2018 Presione aquí para la versión en Español The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Honduras for 6 months, from January 6, 2018 to July 5, 2018. Please read the following