Non-profit associations, sensitized and trained in immigration issues and especially in the path to becoming a US citizen, can guide you legally in the United States, even if you are worried about no money to pay attorneys’ fees.
In this opportunity, you will learn about some of those organizations and how to contact them.
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What the USCIS says
Know ahead of time that the USCIS recalls that “many community organizations offer citizenship classes and help with the naturalization process.
If you need help with immigration matters, the entity says, “you can use the services of an immigration attorney or representative who is accredited and recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
Be sure to check out the “Find Legal Help” section, which can help you make the right decision about what kind of legal help you need.
He points out that there are also educational opportunities near his community.
Visit the NALEO Educational Fund website, the CitizenshipWorks page, and the New Americans Campaign Service Providers page to find a specialty citizenship center near you.
Read here for more information
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Entities to take advice and become a US citizen
1. TOP US
Center for Immigration Advance (https://cimausa.org/) offers low-cost legal immigration services.
With 12 years of history, at CIMA they say they have helped over 15,000 people with their immigration matters.
Immigration consultations take place in person and by telephone. You can call the office at 305-416-7902
They also offer citizenship classes. Call 305-305-1120 to schedule your appointment or to enroll in those classes. Email: info@cimausa.org.
2.CLS MIAMI
Catholic Legal Services
Catholic Legal Services “CLS” – explained on its website – is a recognized agency in the United States “whose mission is to provide professional legal services to those who come from abroad and do not have sufficient resources to obtain representation, regardless of their faith or national origin”.
CLS has been offering since the late 1990s:
Addresses
Phone 305-373-1073
6565 TAFT ST, 4th Floor Hollywood, Florida 33024
Phone: 954-306-9537
In this organization you will find information about Temporary Protected Status and delayed mandatory departure for Venezuelans.
We had an informative round table discussion with @USCIS Director Jaddou and local organizations in Miami including @CLSMiami & much more! Director Jaddou shared updates on the agency’s priorities, listened to concerns and discussed key issues impacting local immigrant communities. pic.twitter.com/vws7DNSALQ
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3. CITIZENSHIP WORKS
This organization, which was founded 12 years ago and provides assistance throughout the process of applying for citizenship, reports that it has a full legal aid service and the support of many professionals. They partner with libraries to provide assistance to immigrants, El Nuevo Herald describes.
They indicate in that medium that “they have a broad network of collaborating organizations, more than 200 across the United States.
For more information: support@citizenshipworks.org
4. FLORIDA IMMIGRANT COALITION (FLIC)
They present it in the aforementioned Florida outlet as “a state coalition with more than 65 member organizations and more than a thousand allies, founded in 1998, that brings together different types of professionals from community organizations, farm workers and youth to attorneys, rights advocates and union members ”.
This non-profit organization, FLIC, is located at 2800 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, and offers “free or low-cost assistance to legal permanent residents and has different types of programs and campaigns on benefits, DACA, TPS and refugees, among many others”.
Read more on their website
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5. SPANISH UNIT FLORIDA (HUF)
This organization dates back to 1982 “as an immigrant and refugee shelter, it offers a wide variety of programs for immigrants of all ages.”
Via the tax-free platform Vita, they have help with filing the tax return. And from a direct line they present extensive services”.
Similarly, at HUF, there’s Huf Citizen, which “through HUF’s Pathways to Citizenship program provides high-quality citizenship classes, a USCIS-recommended curriculum, and hours that are very convenient for everyone.”
They delineate from El Nuevo Herald that they assist with the entire naturalization process and personal assistance with the citizenship application and interview.
It also has other financing, housing, and small business programs.
For more information: https://hispanicunity.org/
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6. AMERICANS FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE
Ai Justice “never charges for its services,” they claim. Helping foreigners with their migration process for over 25 years.
It has many types of programs nationally and in Florida.
For more information: https://aijustice.org/
7. DADE LEGAL ASSISTANCE (DLA)
At DLA, they have been “providing free immigration services to families in need in Miami-Dade County since 1949.”
The aforementioned medium says that “they provide access to justice for residents who need legal representation and do not have the resources to hire a lawyer. All lawyers on their staff are pro bono.”
Read more here: https://www.dadelegalaid.org/
With information from USCIS and El Nuevo Herald
Source: Eluniverso
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