by Natasha B. | Jul 17, 2019 | CMS in the News, News
With recent announcements surrounding immigration raids in communities throughout the country, Catholic Migration Services continues to keep the community up to date with their rights, irrespective of their immigration status.
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Media Coverage:
Watch the full interview via Currents News on NET TV: Attorney to Immigrants and Citizens Encountering ICE: ‘Know Your Rights’, July 16, 2019
Watch the full interview via NY1 Noticias (en Español): Reaccionan neoyorquinos a la postergación de redadas de ICE, June 22, 2019
Hear the full interview via 1010 Wins (scroll to center): New York officials vow to ‘fight back’ against planned ICE raids, June 22, 2019
Watch the full interview on Fox5-NY: Trump delays ICE raids for 2 weeks after blowback, June 22, 2019
by Natasha B. | Jun 25, 2019 | Citizenship, CMS in the News, Events, Immigration, Legal Services, naturalization, News
On Saturday, June 22nd immigrant rights advocates from Catholic Migration Services, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest and legal partners with Cleary Gottlieb, Fried Frank and Goldman Sachs offered free one-on-one guidance on naturalization applications at LaGuardia Community College. “In one day, we were able to assist over 50 lawful permanent residents begin their journey to U.S. citizenship. We couldn’t do this important work without all of your commitment to the immigrant community and graciously offering your time on a Saturday” said Chloe Moore, naturalization counselor with Catholic Migration Services.
In addition to having a great turnout, immigrant rights advocates were able to save applicants thousands of dollars on application fees. Volunteers helped to complete 36 full and partial fee waivers, totaling a savings of $23,265.
[Photos: Catholic Migration Services]
by Natasha B. | Jun 14, 2019 | Citizenship, CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, naturalization, News
José León, abogado de inmigración con Catholic Migration Services y Yleana Roman abogada con New York Lawyers for the Public Interest fueron entrevistados en Edición Digital Nueva York por medio de Univision para promover la próxima taller de naturalización en Long Island City, Queens.
Taller de Naturalización
Cuando: Sabado, 22 de Junio de 2019 desde la 9:00 a.m. hasta la 5:00 p.m.
Donde: LaGuardia Community College ubicada en 31-10 Thomson Avenue, E Atrium, Long Island City, NY 11101
Nota: Para registrarse para este taller, favor de llamar (212) 225-4400 o envia un mensaje de texto a (718) 866-3687.
Vea la entrevista en Edicion Digital Nueva York por medio de Univision: Ofrecen taller gratuito sobre ciudadanía para todos los residentes del área triestatal
by Natasha B. | Mar 19, 2019 | CMS in the News, Legal Services, More News, News, Tenant Advocacy
Earlier this month Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a lawsuit against Zara Realty Holding Corp., its principals, and affiliated entities for repeatedly violating rent stabilization laws and harassing tenants at their Queens apartment buildings. The defendants, who own and manage at least 2,500 rent-stabilized apartments in 38 buildings in and around Jamaica, Queens, have taken advantage of their tenants, who are largely immigrant middle- and low-income families, by charging them illegal fees and rents, and requiring that they sign illegal leases.
The complaint, filed in New York State Supreme Court, alleges that Zara Realty has spent years evading and circumventing rent stabilization laws in order to scam tenants out of thousands upon thousands of dollars. Zara Realty often illegally demands and charges new tenants illegal key money, room reservation fees, advanced rent, and excessive security deposits. Tenants who continue to reside in Zara Realty buildings are often illegally charged late fees and fees for services to which they are entitled to for free such as regular apartment maintenance.
For years, Catholic Migration Services has represented Queens tenants who have fallen victim to the harassment and unscrupulous tactics of Zara Realty. Providing legal, advocacy and organizing resources, Catholic Migration Services continues to combat predatory landlords and represents low-income New Yorkers living in Queens free of charge.
Read the full press release from the New York Attorney General’s Office: Attorney General James and Governor Cuomo Announce Lawsuit Against Queens Landlord for Violating Rent Stabilization Laws And Tenant Harassment
by Natasha B. | Mar 12, 2019 | Citizenship, CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, More News, naturalization, News
Durante el reciente taller de naturalización el pasado 9 de Marzo junto al Abogados de Nueva York para el Interés Público (New York Lawyers for the Public Interest/NYLPI en inglés), Servicios Católicos de Migración ayudaron Residentes Legales Permanentes con sus aplicaciones para solicitar la ciudadanía estadounidense. En este taller, ambos organizaciones contaron con la participación de voluntarios y intérpretes de Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, y Goldman Sachs. Tilda, una clienta de Servicios Católicos de Migración comparta su experiencia y como llegó a conocer la organización y sus servicios.
Lea la historia completa en El Diario: Nunca es tarde para que un inmigrante aplique por la ciudadanía
by Natasha B. | Mar 12, 2019 | Citizenship, CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, naturalization, News
Por si te lo perdiste:
Cuando un Residente Legal Permanente comienza el proceso para solicitar la naturalización, es importante tener el “buen carácter moral” (Good Moral Character/GMC por sus siglas en inglés). Es uno de los requisitos básicos para que un inmigrante con su Green Card (Tarjeta Verde en inglés) puede aplicar por la ciudadanía. En un entrevista con El Diario, Servicios Catolicos de Migracion y Abogados de Nueva York para el Interés Público (New York Lawyers for the Public Interest/NYLPI, en inglés) responden a estas preguntas y otras.
Lea la historia completa en El Diario: ¿Una multa vial o un pleito con el casero podrían afectar el proceso de naturalización ante USCIS?
