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Tenant advocates call on Gov. Hochul and Queens electeds to support eviction protections statewide

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Catholic Migration Services Reaffirms its Commitment to Immigrant Communities

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Impact Reception honors Virginia & Ambinder, LLP, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Lauren Springer, and Regina Shanley

Asylum and Humanitarian Relief

Immigration Options for Ukrainian Nationals

Read more to learn several immigration options for Ukrainian nationals. Some are accessible only for those who are in the United States, while others are also accessible from abroad, or only from abroad. This list is not exhaustive; Ukrainian nationals

Asylum and Humanitarian Relief

Uniting for Ukraine Humanitarian Parole Process

On April 25, 2022, the Uniting for Ukraine program started. It is a streamlined process for displaced Ukrainian citizens and their immediate relatives to apply for humanitarian parole. Learn how this impacts displaced Ukrainian citizens.

Immigration

Immigration Update Pertaining to Sudan and Its Designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

On April 19, 2022, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through October 19, 2023. Learn what this means for Sudanese nationals.

Immigration

Immigration Update Pertaining to Cameroon and Its Designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

On April 15, 2022, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Cameroon will be designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Learn what this means for Cameroonian nationals.

Immigration

Immigration Update Pertaining to Ukraine and Its Designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

On April 19, 2022, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through October 19, 2023. Learn what this means for the Ukrainian community.

Immigration

Immigration Update Pertaining to South Sudan and the Extension and Redesignation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

On March 2, 2022, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through November 3, 2023. What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)? The Secretary of the

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Know Your Rights – DACA Update

On July 16, 2021, a federal judge in Texas issued an order declaring that DACA is an illegal policy. While that decision is being appealed, USCIS is still accepting initial and renewal DACA applications. USCIS will continue to process renewal

Legal Services

CMS Recovers over $500,000 in unpaid wages for low-wage workers 

Last year, Catholic Migration Services’ employment program collected over $500,000.00 in unpaid wages for low-wage workers in the domestic, construction, restaurant and many other industries.

Legal Services

Tenant Advocacy Program wins over $300,000 for Queens Tenants

Catholic Migration Services was retained by several tenants living in the same building to defend them against unwarranted eviction cases brought by their landlord. After a few years of fierce litigation, our tenant advocacy team settled the case on behalf

Asylum and Humanitarian Relief

Asylum Granted: Persecuted Haitian political candidate and family on path to citizenship 

Jean*, a candidate for local office in Haiti, fled his homeland after enduring persecution for his political views. After fleeing Haiti, he lived in Brazil for several years, where he met and married Marie*. The couple soon had a child.

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Sunnyside, NY 11104
(347) 472-3500 | fax: (347) 472-3501

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