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211-Free Access To Health and Human Services Information and Referrals Updated22
(Separate Website)
2-1-1 is the abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I &R).
By: United Way
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Spanish / Español
American Committee on Italian Migration
(Separate Website)
Their purpose is to advocate immigration legislation to correct inequities in our laws so that these should reflect at all times the American values of equality and justice for all. This organization also offers free assistance on Immigration Matters, Filing of Petitions, Applications for Citizenship, Information on Green Cards, Visa Lottery Registration and Student Visas.
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Italian / italiano
American Translators Association
(Separate Website)
Find a translator or interpreter in your area.
Arab American Family Support Center
(Separate Website)
The Arab American Family Support address the many social and economic barriers that face Arab-Americans by providing counseling, crisis intervention, emergency services, advocacy, translation, interpretation, services to domestic violence victims, parenting education, language classes, citizenship preparation, and information/referral services for health, education, housing, legal immigration, employment, job-training, and child-care needs.
Directory of Immunizations Coalitions
(Separate Website)
All immigrants are required to have up-to-date vaccinations. Use this resource to find out how to get free immunizations in your county.
By: LawHelp NY
Fair Immigration Reform Movement
(Separate Website)
Since 2000, the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM) has been the meeting place and united voice of the dynamic grassroots movement advocating for comprehensive immigration reform and the civil rights of immigrants in America.
By: Lawhelp NY
National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT)
(Separate Website)
An additional database to search for legal translators and interpreters in your area.
New York Circle of Translators
(Separate Website)
Use their online directory to find a translator or interpreter.
By: LawHelp NY
Office of Refugee Resettlement
(Separate Website)
Founded on the belief that newly arriving populations have inherent capabilities when given opportunities, the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) provides people in need with critical resources to assist them in becoming integrated members of American society.
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Other Government Agencies Involved in the Immigration Process
(Separate Website)
A brief listing of other government agencies involved in immigration processes.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Polish and Slavic Center
(Separate Website)
The Polish and Slavic Center (PSC) is a non-profit social and cultural services organization that primarily serves the Polish-American and Slavic-American community of New York and New Jersey. The Immigration and Legal Services Program in the Polish & Slavic Center consists of an attorney and well qualified paralegals with experience in immigration matters. The attorney offers free consultations and represents clients in both Immigration Offices and in courts. Paralegals are responsible for filling out all sorts of immigration applications, giving out information and translating documents. In addition, the program offers long-term and short-term courses (English language and American history) which prepare immigrants for the naturalization interview.
Rapid Response Network Hotline
(Separate Website)
If you are confronted with a raid, please contact this hotline for assistance.
By: May 1 Coalition
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Spanish / Español
The Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force
(Separate Website)
The Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) is a coalition of immigrants, attorneys and other activists who address the widespread impact of discriminatory immigration laws on the lives of those in the gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender community and immigrants who are living with HIV/AIDS. LGIRTF offers free legal clinics and support group meetings, publishes an informative newsletter and a heavily trafficked website. LGIRTF responds to hundreds of individual requests for information and assistance each year.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Programs
(Separate Website)
ORR helps refugees and other special populations in get economic and social assistance. It runs the Federal Refugee Resettlement Program, Refugee Cash Assistance, Refugee Medical Assistance among many others.
By: LawHelp NY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(Separate Website)
This is the federal government agency responsible for overseeing immigration into the United States and issues related to citizenship.
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