by Natasha B. | Jun 27, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, News
In continued partnership with the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYPLI), Catholic Migration Services and NYPLI reopened their immigration hotline this month to assist eligible immigrants with their naturalization applications. Eligible green card holders are encouraged to call (212) 225-4400 until July 20 to be screened by a volunteer and attend a naturalization clinic where they can receive free legal help July 28 at LaGuardia Community College — located at 31-10 Thomson Ave. in Long Island City.
Read the full story via the Times Ledger: New York Public Lawyers for Interest to provide free legal services to immigrants in Queens
by Natasha B. | Jun 27, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, News, Tenant Advocacy, Workers' Rights
In a joint effort with Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Catholic Migration Services will participate in Know Your Rights Week in conjunction with U.S. Congressmember Gregory Meeks, U.S. Congressmember Grace Meng and in partnership with State Senator Michael N. Gianaris, State Senator Jose Peralta, State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, State Assemblymember Jeffrion Aubry, City Councilmember Daniel Dromm, and City Councilmember Rory Lancman.
Thursday, June 28th – Immigration Resource Fair
Queens Center Mall, Macy’s Wing at 90-15 Queens Blvd. in Elmhurst
4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Level 3 – Legal Clinic on Housing and Employment
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Level 2 – Organization Resource Tables
Walk-ins only
Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Bengali, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, & Croatian
Friday, June 29th – One-on-one Consultations for those in Removal Proceedings or Seeking Asylum
Catholic Migration Service, Queens Office at 47-01 Queens Blvd., Suite 203B in Sunnyside
Read the full story via the Queens Chronicle: Free Immigrant Workshops 6/25-29
Click here to download the event flyer as a PDF.
by Natasha B. | Jun 25, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, News, Parish Outreach
During an immigration forum on Tuesday, June 19th at St. Leo’s in Corona, Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL), and Fr. Patrick J. Keating, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Migration Services spoke out against the human rights violations at our southern border.
Fr. Patrick J. Keating, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Migration Services said, “It is inhumane to rip children from their parents’ arms; to punish innocent children, just to deter immigration. We have all seen the images and heard the audio of poor, defenseless children crying for their parents. There has to be a more just way of dealing with the current immigration crisis. The administration has the authority to stop this immediately so that vulnerable children do not suffer any more psychological trauma. Surely, all people of good will can agree, that separating innocent children from their parents is not the answer.”
See Current’s NET TV’s news segment: Separation of Families Outrages Catholics at Immigration Forum
by Natasha B. | Apr 24, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, News
On Saturday, April 21st Catholic Migration Services and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) teamed up with volunteer lawyers from law firms throughout the City for a day long naturalization workshop in Brooklyn. Attorneys assisted eligible green card holders with the application process at no cost, making the process accessible for low-income New Yorkers. The path to citizenship brings with it numerous benefits like the opportunity to vote, petition for family members, and receive the ultimate relief from deportation.
See News 12 Brooklyn’s coverage of the workshop: Residents get closer to U.S. citizenship during free clinic
by Natasha B. | Apr 13, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, News, Parish Outreach
Once in fear of closing its doors, St. Finbar in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn has seen a revival in the life of their parish thanks to the devout faith of new Guatemalan immigrants. The community has dedicated their time and service to the place of worship they now call home and last year, amidst the uncertainties of immigration policies, leaders at St. Finbar stood by them regardless of their immigration status. Referring parishioners to Catholic Migration Services, the pastor, Fr. Gelfant invited Catholic Migration to host a Know-Your-Rights presentation for his community. The presentation was well attended and those present left reassured of their rights.
Read the full story via National Catholic Reporter: Italian-American church in Brooklyn’s ‘Little Guatemala’ gets new lease on life
by Natasha B. | Mar 19, 2018 | CMS in the News, Events, Immigration, Legal Services, News
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Week, Catholic Migration Services has teamed up with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest and several law firms for a naturalization workshop on Saturday, April 21st at the offices of Catholic Migration located at 191 Joralemon Street in Brooklyn, New York. Eligible green card holders interested in naturalizing are encouraged to call (212) 225-4400 or text (718) 866-3687 for more information and to register.
Read the full story via amNewYork: Immigrants in need of naturalization help offered free services by the New York Lawyers for Public Interest
Clilck here to download the workshop flyer as a PDF in English or Spanish
