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PRESS CLIP: ‘Housing is a human right’: Jackson Heights tenants rally against landlord for alleged poor living conditions and management negligence
In solidarity with the tenants of 94-16 34th Road, Catholic Migration Services rallied at Queens Housing Court with the Right to Counsel Coalition after taking on their landlord in a group repairs case. Their case was also uplifted to highlight
We're Moving !
As of June 21, 2014, Catholic Migration Services’ Brooklyn office will be located at 191 Joralemon Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn,NY 11201
Justice for Job Seekers Coalition Proposes Legislation for Tougher Regulation of Employment Agencies
On Thursday May 22nd CMS’ Staff Attorney Alice Davis and Linea Laboral Operator Benjamin Petersen attended a press conference which supported passing legislation that will protect job seekers from predatory employment agencies. The Coalition gathered on the steps of City
CMS Recovers over $500,000 in unpaid wages for low-wage workers
Last year, Catholic Migration Services’ employment program collected over $500,000.00 in unpaid wages for low-wage workers in the domestic, construction, restaurant and many other industries.
CMS Reopens Removal Defense Project
Catholic Migration Services (CMS) is pleased to announce that it will re-open intake for removal and deportation defense proceedings in January 2013. This programmatic development coincides with a successful re-structuring of the organization and the receipt of additional funding for
CMS Informs Brooklyn Parishioners about SCRIE
This Memorial Day weekend CMS’ Staff Attorney Kenny Minaya informed parishioners at St. Anselm in Brooklyn about the Senior Citizen Rent increase Exemption Program (SCRIE). In total over 150 parishioners were informed about the qualifications for SCRIE and they were
The New Americans Campaign Prepares for the Changes to the N-400
As pending immigration reform dominates the headlines the nation’s immigration system is undergoing far reaching changes. The roll out of the new N-400 form will add upward of 10 pages of questions to the application. This could further complicate and
CMS Hosts First Naturalization Workshop Using CitizenshipWorks
Friday, March 22, 2013 On Friday, Catholic Migration Services hosted its first naturalization workshop using CitizenshipWorks, a multilingual online platform that guides aspiring citizens through the application process. The event was co-sponsored by the NALEO Educational Fund, Immigration Advocates Network,