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. | Aug 7, 2018 | Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Immigration, More News, News, Workers' Rights
The issue of immigration reform has caught the attention of our country because of the unfortunate practice of separating children from their parents as they approach the border. Some of the people are seeking asylum or a safe haven escaping difficult situations in their home countries, especially violence and oppression. Others come seeking to improve their economic condition fleeing a life of poverty. In his weekly column Put Out Into the Deep, the Most Reverend Bishop DiMarzio revisits the President’s State of the Union address and the four pillars announced as the necessary elements for immigration reform.
Read the full column in The Tablet: The Immigration Conundrum
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!
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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 24, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, News
En una entrevista con Juan Manuel Benítez para Pura Política en NY1 Español, José León, abogado con Servicios Católicos de Migración y Annamaria Santamria, asistente de programas de la asociación de Abogados de Nueva York hablaron de un taller gratuito en LaGuardia Community College de Queens y el proceso para obtener la ciudadanía. El taller será el próximo sábado 28 de julio para residentes eligibles que ya tienen su “green card”.
Lea la historia completa y vea la entrevista por Pura Política: Taller gratuito para iniciar el proceso de ciudadanía
by Natasha B. | Jul 18, 2018 | CMS in the News, Immigration, News
New York leaders continue to offer workshops for neighboring immigrants on the path to citizenship. Catholic Migration Services and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) will host the first joint naturalization workshop for eligible green card holders on Saturday, July 28th at LaGuardia Community College.
The July 28th workshop is designed to offer information and guidance to green card holders seeking to become U.S. citizens, according to organizers, who said lawyers and trained volunteers will assist them in filling out naturalization applications and help them understand their legal rights.
In Brooklyn, Eric Adams, Borough President will host his annual Citizenship Drive on Saturday, July 21st at Borough Hall.
Read the full story in the Brooklyn Eagle: Adams, Brooklyn, Queens leaders offer workshops for immigrants
