by Natasha B. | May 30, 2018 | Immigration, Legal Services, News
On Sunday, May 20th, Catholic Migration Services partnered with Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCRI) for New York’s largest Citizenship Drive ever. Organized by NMCRI, hundreds of immigrant New Yorkers arrived at the Bronx Zoo for an opportunity to complete citizenship applications free of charge. Community partners included: NALEO Educational Fund, CUNY Citizenship Now!, Chhaya CDC, Dominicanos USA, GMHC, New York Cares, International Rescue Committee, New-York Historical Society, the New York State Office for New Americans, the New York State Liberty Defense Project, and the New York Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs; as well as the media outlets who maintain our community informed and helped us spread the word about this historic event: Telemundo, Univision, NY1, NY1 Noticias, El Diario; and many others.
[Photos: Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights, New York State Office of New Americans and New York Cares.]
by Natasha B. | Mar 19, 2018 | CMS in the News, Events, Immigration, Legal Services, News
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Week, Catholic Migration Services has teamed up with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest and several law firms for a naturalization workshop on Saturday, April 21st at the offices of Catholic Migration located at 191 Joralemon Street in Brooklyn, New York. Eligible green card holders interested in naturalizing are encouraged to call (212) 225-4400 or text (718) 866-3687 for more information and to register.
Read the full story via amNewYork: Immigrants in need of naturalization help offered free services by the New York Lawyers for Public Interest
Clilck here to download the workshop flyer as a PDF in English or Spanish
by changer | Mar 4, 2015 | Home and More News
CMS and MRNY staff collaborate to host a Citizenship Workshop.
On Saturday, February 28th, Catholic Migration Services teamed up with Make the Road NY to host a workshop to help lawful permanent residents start their applications to become naturalized US citizens. The event took place at the Make the Road office in Bushwick, Brooklyn. (more…)
by changer | Jun 15, 2013 | More News
Saturday, June 15, 2013
A volunteer helps participants complete the citizenship application
On Saturday, Catholic Migration Services–in collaboration with NALEO Educational Fund, Make the Road NY, and the New Americans Campaign–hosted a free workshop for immigrants eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship at P.S. 19 in Corona.
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