KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Changes to the “Public Charge” Test and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Know-Your-Rights with changes to the Public Charge and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Press Releases and Statements
Update from Catholic Migration Services Regarding Office Operations and Assisting Clients During COVID-19
Presione aquí para la versión en Español Catholic Migration Services is continuing to assist existing and new clients during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. However, we have limited our office operations to reduce health risks to visitors, staff and volunteers. For
Important Notice Regarding Office Closure on behalf of Catholic Migration Services Pertaining to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Due to the evolving outbreak pertaining to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis, Catholic Migration Services is limiting office operations to reduce health risks to visitors, staff and volunteers. We have also temporarily closed our Queens office located at 47-01 Queens Boulevard,
Immigration Update Pertaining to Recent Changes to the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (LRIFA) of 2019
On December 20, 2019 the United States Congress passed a new law as part of the Liberian Refugee Immigration Act (LRIFA) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that allows certain Liberian nationals the opportunity to file for permanent residence
IMMIGRATION UPDATE: Pertaining to the Public Charge Rule
On Monday, January 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court permitted the public charge rule to go into effect, while litigation over the rule continues. This means the public charge rule is in effect, for now, in New York and most
Immigration Update Pertaining to Recent Changes in Federal Immigration Policy Regarding the “Public Charge” Rule
Presione aquí para la versión en Español Peze la pou tradui nan Kreyol Ayisyen Last month Catholic Migration Services notified the community of a potential change to the “Public Charge” rule that would have impacted who can enter the U.S. and
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Changes to the “Public Charge” Test Will Impact Who Can Enter the U.S. and Who Will be Eligible for a Green Card
Presione aquí para la versión en Español Peze la pou tradui nan Kreyol Ayisyen For some immigrants, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) will consider whether an immigrant is likely to become a “public charge” when it reviews the immigrant’s request for
Catholic Migration Services Awarded Combined Grant of $10,320 from The New York Bar Foundation
Brooklyn, NY – Catholic Migration Services recently received two grants totaling $10,320 from The New York Bar Foundation to facilitate the delivery of direct legal services to eligible tenants and low-wage workers in New York City. The Catholic Migration Services’
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: What to do if you are apprehended or detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents
Last month, President Trump announced that some 2,000 immigrant families with prior removal orders would be apprehended and detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in 10 cities throughout the United States. It is important for you to
Recent Updates Pertaining to Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan
Recently a court temporarily stopped the U.S. Government from terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for four countries: El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan. This ruling means that, for now, people with TPS from those four countries can lawfully remain in