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. | 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.
It is crucial that you contact your lawyer and check in with them today!
Brooklyn Office: (718) 236-3000
Queens Office: (347) 472-3500
Download this advisory as a PDF.
by Natasha B. | Jul 31, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, News
During a recent naturalization workshop at LaGuardia Community College in Queens, Catholic Migration Services and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest teamed up with partners for another successful workshop. This time pro bono attorneys, para legals, and volunteers assisted 65 lawful permanent residents who are now on their way to becoming citizens.
Read the full story in the Brooklyn Eagle: Naturalization clinics help immigrants apply for citizenship in Brooklyn and Queens
by Natasha B. | Jul 18, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, Legal Services, News
Servicios Católicos de Migración junto al New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI por sus siglas en inglés) estan organizando el primer taller de naturalización en el condado de Queens, sábado, 28 de Julio 2018. En anticipación, estan haciendo todo lo posible para mantener la comunidad informado sobre los requisitos y el proceso para obtener la ciudadanía. Si eres un inmigrante con Residencia Legal Permanante o si tiene su tarjeta verde (green card en inglés) necesitará lo siguiente:
Requisitos para el taller de naturalización
- Tarjeta de residencia y todos los pasaportes;
- una copia de la declaración de impuestos más reciente del IRS;
- el certificado de matrimonio o papeles de divorcio (si aplica); y
- los disposiciones judiciales certificadas y disposiciones de la MTA (si aplica).
Taller de Naturalización
Cuando: Sabado, 28 de Julio 2018 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.
Haga clic aquí para descargar el folleto como PDF en Español o in English.
Lea la historia completa en El Diario: Acude al taller gratis en Nueva York sobre cómo aplicar por la ciudadanía ante USCIS
