Saturday, October 20, 2012
On Saturday, CMS and the Filipino Apostolate co-hosted a seminar about immigration concerns specific to the Filipino community at Church of the Ascension in Elmhurst, Queens. The seminar provided members of the Filipino Apostolate with information on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other immigration topics relevant to the Filipino community.
CMS immigration counselor/outreach specialist Megan Helbling with members of the Filipino Apostolate, Philippine Consulate staff, and seminar participants.
A volunteer attorney with the Filipino American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Licelle Cobrador, explained the DACA application process. A representative from the Philippine Consulate, Felipe Carino, presented on other topics of concern to the Filipino community, such as dual citizenship and voter registration. CMS immigration counselor and outreach specialist Megan Helbling discussed CMS’ immigration, employment and housing services available to the Filipino community.
Article by Megan Helbling, Immigration Counselor/Outreach Specialist
