Posts Tagged ‘legal immigration’

Warning: Many Agencies Advertise Fraudulent Help for Immigrants. Contact Catholic Charities for Reputable Help.

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

By Alice Kenny

  • Catholic Charities can help immigrants learn whether they are eligible for authorization to work legally in the United States and can help them apply for such authorization if eligible.
  • WARNING: Many agencies will advertise that they are able to get work documents for immigrants who lack legal immigration status.
  • These practices are fraudulent and could lead to deportation.
  • It is very important to get advice from a qualified, and reputable individual or organization to make sure that the work authorization document you apply for is valid.

Call the New York State (NYS) New Americans Hotline: 1-212-419-3737 or 1-800-566-7636 (toll-free in NYS) for more information.

Click here to learn more about the New Americans Hotline.

Click here to find a Catholic Charities agency that can help you determine if you are eligible for work authorization.

Check out the New Americans website just announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo at  www.newamericans.ny.gov 

 

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Catholic Charities Project Irish Outreach

Friday, March 15th, 2013

By Alice Kenny

Project Irish Outreach: 

Services provided:  Information, referral and advocacy is offered on a variety of matters including social service entitlements, Medicaid and Medicare information/referral, maternity services, addiction prevention and treatment, crisis intervention and pastoral counseling.

Where:  The Aisling Irish Center, 990 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10467.

When:  Sr. Christine Hennessy, a social worker at the center, is available for confidential consultations from Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm.

For more information:  Contact: Sr. Christine Hennessy –Aisling Center, Yonkers

Phone: 914-237-5121
Fax: 914-237-5172

E-mail: sr.christine.hennessy@archny.org

 

Background:

  • Project Irish Outreach is based in mid-town Manhattan at the Catholic Center.
  • Confidential information, including information and referral on legal immigration matters, social services and entitlements, maternity services, and crisis intervention is provided.
  • Legal immigration representation is available in Catholic Charities Department of Immigration Services.
  • To prepare for any future legalization program, ask about ways that you can stay informed and be ready, should legalization be signed into law sometime in the future.

Confidential immigration information is also available from the New York State Immigration Hotline located at the Catholic Center.  Call  1(800) 566-7636

 

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Tragedy, Poverty and Oppression Tear Immigrant Families Apart

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

By Alice Kenny

Looking for help reuniting with your family? Catholic Charities helps immigrants and refugees reunite with family members in two ways: through the legal immigration process, and through the refugee resettlement process. In both programs, highly skilled staff helps navigate the complicated rules and applications required by the U.S. government for family members to enter the United States.

Click here to find a Catholic Charities agency that can help.

Call Catholic Charities at the New York State New Americans Hotline: 212-419-3737 or 1-800-566-7636 (toll-free in NYS).

Looking for help with other needs?  Call the Catholic Charities Help line at: 888-744-7900.

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