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21 people are interested
Help immigrants become citizens! Become a Naturalization Clinic Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
IRIS offers weekly Citizenship Clinics to Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) attempting to change their citizenship status.
Volunteers will assist LPRs with completing the Application for Naturalization (Form N-400 USCIS). Volunteers will assist clients with the preparation of this application, and translate for non-English speakers (typically Spanish) as needed. Our on staff, BIA accredited representatives will perform a legal review as the applications are completed.
Upcoming Clinic Dates are:
Friday, February 28th
Friday, March 6th
Saturday, March 14th
Friday, March 20th
Friday, March 27th
Friday, April 3rd
Friday, April 17th
Saturday, April 25th
*All volunteers must undergo a short training prior to volunteering at our citizenship clinics.
To learn more please feel free to contact, Community Outreach Coordinator, Hannah Webster at
hwebster@ladiocese.org or
323-667-0489 x 120
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About Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service
Location:
3621 Brunswick Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90039, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service (IRIS) is to provide a gracious welcome as well as tangible tools and connections to help new arrivals achieve self-sufficiency in the United States. IRIS has several programs including: refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, cultural orientation, food pantry program and an ESL/Civics program. IRIS is a program of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and operates in conjunction with Episcopal Migration Ministries.
Description
IRIS provides a gracious welcome and tangible tools for self-sufficiency to hundreds of refugees, immigrants, and asylees in the Greater Los Angeles region each year.
IRIS is a program of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and the Southern California affiliate of Episcopal Migration Ministries. Since 2005, IRIS has helped over 10,000 refugees, and immigrants find hope, hospitality, and a safe haven in our community.
As a Department of Justice Office of Legal Access Program, IRIS offers free and low cost services to clients in the Greater Los Angeles area with the help of accredited staff and on staff immigration attorney. IRIS provides its clients with professional services and assistance in navigating today's complex immigration system. IRIS is pleased to offer a wide array of services including:
- Citizenship
- Adjustment of Status
- Family Reunification
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Temporary Protected Status
- Consular Processing
- Travel Documents
- Advance Parole
- Employment Documents
- Special Immigrant/Religious Worker
- Notary Services
- One on one case consultations
- ESL/Civics Education
- Food Pantry
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3621 Brunswick AveLos Angeles, CA 90039
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2020
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Customer Service
- Spanish
- Immigration Law
- Bilingual
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- We ask that volunteers commit to volunteering at least once or twice a month.