Provides comprehensive immigration services as well as extended case representation for client's ongoing legal needs, including: naturalization and citizenship, adjustment of status (green cards), family re-unification, asylum, employment authorization, travel documents, temporary protected status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and removal defense. Program is committed to high-quality and full-scale immigration legal representation for refugee communities, as well as representing asylees, parolees, and other low-income immigrant populations throughout Western New York. Languages accommodated include Afar, Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Czech, Farsi, French, Georgian, Hindi, Karen, Karenni, Kibembe, Kiganda, Kinyarwanda, Kinyamulenge, Kinyabwisha, Kirundi, Kiswahili, Kpelleh, Kurdish, Lingala, Lorma, Mai Mai, Nepali, Pashto, Persian, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tajik, Tigrinya, Turkish, Russian, Ukranian, Udru, and Uzbek.

Provides temporary shelter and consultation on eligible legal information for individuals and families fleeing other countries, and are not US citizens, who are seeking asylum status in the United States and Canada. Provides access to Jericho Road programs and healthcare, referrals to community services, housing, shelter, food, and legal assistance. Families and individuals considering asylum in Canada may face significant risk if they proceed directly to the border without consulting an expert. Staff at Vive can help review eligibility and necessary documents to limit negative consequences.

Refugee Resettlement Services provides the following for agency sponsored refugees: housing, food, interpretation, translation, assessment, referral, social adjustment, transportation, cultural transition facilitation, and employment services. Also offers English as a Second Language instruction and employment services for refugees. Immigration Services provides photos, assistance with USCIS applications, and naturalization classes.

Provides emergency food, advocacy, referrals, limited financial assistance, immigration counseling, employment counseling, free educational seminars, thrift shop and transportation.

Offers information and forms to those wishing to become U.S. citizens, immigrants and others seeking immigration benefits.

Services for immigrants in need of assistance: FREE Citizenship Applications; Family Petitions; Green Card Applications; Work Authorization Applications; Applications for immigrant victims of domestic violence or other crimes. FREE ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) and volunteers assist with language practice and civics lessons to prepare students for citizenship. Many workshops for non-citizens are held quarterly and a few are: Naturalization & Citizenship and Entrepreneurism Support.We offer a support group for Latino mothers in the Northeast Communities of Dutchess to learn about the New York State school system, nutrition and ways to integrate into our society.

* The Immigration Unit at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester is able to assist with various immigration matters, including: Obtaining a green card. Asylum applications. Uniting families through consular processing. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Family-based petitions. Naturalization/Citizenship. Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. T Visas. Temporary Protected Status (TPS). U Visas. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Petitions. Removal Proceedings. Work Authorization.

Attend free legal clinics with an immigration attorney. See our website and social media for the dates

Provide legal representation to low income residents who are ineligible for representation by local, federally-funded legal services programs because of alien status or other restrictions. Offers representation in civil legal matters including housing, immigration, public assistance and discrimination.

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Helpline offers free, multilingual, confidential general information and referrals on immigration-related questions and other social services available to immigrants. Eligibility questions are referred to legal providers for legal consultations.

Provide legal representation to low income residents who are ineligible for representation by local, federally-funded legal services programs because of alien status or other restrictions. Offers representation in civil legal matters including housing, immigration, public assistance and discrimination.

Offers immigration assistance and representation for individuals subjected to interpersonal violence who may qualify for: Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Applications, U Visa Applications (for victims of violent crime). Provides assistance with deferred action, prosecutorial discretion or other situation-specific relief.

Provide legal representation to low income residents who are ineligible for representation by local, federally-funded legal services programs because of alien status or other restrictions. Offers representation in civil legal matters including housing, immigration, public assistance and discrimination.

The Immigrant Services Program (ISP) targets our services to assist immigrants, refugees, asylees, and new arrivals who are living in low-income households, have language and/or cultural barriers, and need assistance in accessing community resources. However, we do assist others as staff time is available. Direct services, case management, and referrals are provided to clients to help them gain self-sufficiency.Examples of our services include:. Job development services. Referrals to adult ESL classes and tutoring. Help with understanding and accessing community resources. Assistance with completing applications. Help with accessing healthcare and childcare providers. Referrals to in-house SNAP and health insurance application appointments. Referrals to tax preparation programs including ITIN applications. Assistance with completing notices regarding social services and public benefitsCatholic Charities is recognized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security as a non-profit agency that can provide low-cost legal immigration services. Services are fee-based, and we offer a sliding scale for individuals who are living in low-income households. We are affiliated with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC).The program director is accredited by the DOJ to provide legal immigration services. Those services include:. Address change. Affidavit of Support. Alien Relative Petition. Certificate of Citizenship. Citizenship & Naturalization Services. Consular Processing, Visa Family Petitions. Employment Authorization (EAD). FOIA Request & Analysis. Legal Consultations. Marriage Based Adjustment of Status. Permanent Residency (green cards). Provisional Waivers. Refugee Adjustment of Status. Removals of Conditions on Residence. Replacement of Naturalization Certificate. Temporary Protective Status. Travel Documents

Provide legal representation to low income residents who are ineligible for representation by local, federally-funded legal services programs because of alien status or other restrictions. Offers representation in civil legal matters including housing, immigration, public assistance and discrimination.

* Operates a statewide information and referral hotline that gives general information and referrals to appropriate service agencies in response to immigration related information, immigration law and citizenship-related questions. * Reports complaints about immigration fraud to District Attorney's Office, Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission.

Offers tax counseling and representation to low-income individuals having trouble with their federal income taxes. Assists with resolving back tax debts, halting tax liens, levies, and garnishments, as well as obtain missing tax refunds.

* Provides immigration information and services.

Provide legal representation to low income residents who are ineligible for representation by local, federally-funded legal services programs because of alien status or other restrictions. Offers representation in civil legal matters including housing, immigration, public assistance and discrimination.

Assists individuals with navigating the process of becoming an American citizen.

* Offers assistance and support to help people acclimate and access resources and also to help to become citizens.

Provides nationwide assistance by telephone to customers calling from within the United States about immigration services and benefits. Available in English and Spanish.Customers can also submit an e-request, chat with an online virtual assistant, or check their case status through USCIS's website.

Provides easy-to-use online tools to help low and moderate income individuals answer important questions about their eligibility for naturalization, better understand the naturalization process, and prepare for the naturalization tests. Also provides online tools and resources for nonprofits that offer free or low cost naturalization application services. Intake/application procedure online only.