Right to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings
Catholic Migration Services’ Immigrant Tenant Advocacy Program will be hosting a Queens Town Hall on the right to counsel in Housing Court.
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Vice Chair Crowley, Assemblyman Moya Host Immigration Forum
On Wednesday, April 8th, Joe Crowley, Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, and NYS Assembly Member Francisco Moya hosted an immigration forum in Jackson Heights, Queens.
CMS Conducts Outreach at St. George Coptic Orthodox Church
CMS staff member Mariam Magar led an Arabic presentation on March 8th at St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Long Island City. She discussed CMS services, our Immigrant Tenant Advocacy Program, and housing law.
Tipped Minimum Wage Increase
Governor Cuomo’s administration announced on February 24th that by December 31, 2015, the tipped minimum wage will be $7.50 in New York State.
CMS Testifies on Labor Trafficking
On Feb. 27, the New York City Council’s Committee on Immigration held a hearing on domestic labor trafficking.
CMS Joins Community Meeting at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Over 150 community members attended this event, which was put on by Faith in New York, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and the Juan Newman Center.
CMS Meets with the Mexican Consulate
Throughout the meeting, participants discussed the Immigrant Workers’ Rights Program (IWRP) and the program’s hotline, Linea Laboral.
CMS Hosts Citizenship Workshop
On Saturday, December 6th, CMS hosted a Citizenship Application Assistance Workshop in its Brooklyn office. Staff and volunteers were able to assist over 20 registered participants with their applications to become U.S. citizens, as well as connect citizenship applicants to
CMS Hosts Informational Session on Administrative Relief
On Saturday December 6th 2014 CMS held an informational session on Administrative Relief at St. Sebastian Parish Center. Over 300 people attended this event to gather more information on the new policy that will provide an opportunity for certain undocumented
Queens Tenant Monthly Meeting
On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 CMS held the Queens Tenant Monthly Meeting at St. Sebastian Parish Center in Woodside. We invited several organizations including Catholic Charities, JASA, and the Queens Library to provide attendees with information on their services.