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LaGuardia Naturalization Clinic Served 65 Immigrant Clients

In a follow up story to our recent naturalization workshop at LaGuardia Community College, Catholic Migration Services, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, and our pro bono partners helped immigrant New Yorkers get one step closer to citizenship.

Read the full story in the Queens Daily Eagle: LaGuardia Naturalization Clinic Served 65 Immigrant Clients

 

LIC clinic helps immigrants apply for citizenship

A Long Island City naturalization workshop at LaGuardia Community College provided free access and services to immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship. With the help of Catholic Migration Services; New York Lawyers for the Public Interest; Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP; and volunteers from Goldman Sachs over 50 eligible green card holders were assisted through the legal process.

Read the full story in the Queens TimeLedger: LIC clinic helps immigrants apply for citizenship

Naturalization clinics help immigrants apply for citizenship in Brooklyn and Queens

During a recent naturalization workshop at LaGuardia Community College in Queens, Catholic Migration Services and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest teamed up with partners for another successful workshop. This time pro bono attorneys, para legals, and volunteers assisted 65 lawful permanent residents who are now on their way to becoming citizens.

Read the full story in the Brooklyn Eagle: Naturalization clinics help immigrants apply for citizenship in Brooklyn and Queens

Taller gratuito para iniciar el proceso de ciudadanía

En una entrevista con Juan Manuel Benítez para Pura Política en NY1 Español, José León, abogado con Servicios Católicos de Migración y Annamaria Santamria, asistente de programas de la asociación de Abogados de Nueva York hablaron de un taller gratuito en LaGuardia Community College de Queens y el proceso para obtener la ciudadanía. El taller será el próximo sábado 28 de julio para residentes eligibles que ya tienen su “green card”.

Lea la historia completa y vea la entrevista por Pura Política: Taller gratuito para iniciar el proceso de ciudadanía

Adams, Brooklyn, Queens leaders offer workshops for immigrants

New York leaders continue to offer workshops for neighboring immigrants on the path to citizenship. Catholic Migration Services and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) will host the first joint naturalization workshop for eligible green card holders on Saturday, July 28th at LaGuardia Community College.

The July 28th workshop is designed to offer information and guidance to green card holders seeking to become U.S. citizens, according to organizers, who said lawyers and trained volunteers will assist them in filling out naturalization applications and help them understand their legal rights.

In Brooklyn, Eric Adams, Borough President will host his annual Citizenship Drive on Saturday, July 21st at Borough Hall.

Read the full story in the Brooklyn Eagle: Adams, Brooklyn, Queens leaders offer workshops for immigrants