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3 people are interested
Volunteer Immigration Attorneys
ORGANIZATION: Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
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3 people are interested
The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a small, community-based organization in Astoria, Queens that seeks to integrate new immigrants from the Middle-East/North Africa, and South Asia into the socio-economic and civic life of American society, with a focus on family and children’s services.
CIANA seeks volunteer attorneys to support its work delivering immigration workshops in Queens public libraries. The Pathway to US Citizenship Program provides immigrants with important information about how to become US Citizens through the process of naturalization.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver interactive immigration law workshops in libraries around Queens.
- Develop new materials to reflect rapidly changing immigration law landscape.
- Report to Director of Legal Services when clients need follow-up assistance.
Qualifications:
- Independent, confident, and motivated to help immigrants in need of legal information.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues.
- Willingness to travel to libraries around Queens on Saturday afternoons.
- Admitted to NY bar preferred.
- Fluency in a language other than English is a plus.
- JD
- 2+ years of immigration experience.
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About Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
Location:
36-12 34th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102, US
Mission Statement
To provide special transitional services which will lead to the successful integration of newcomers into American society while continuing to maintain pride in their own cultural heritage .
Description
Immigrants and refugees will be provided with the tools to emerge from poverty, isolation, and linguistic barriers to become full, productive American citizens. Our services promote family well-being and stability, provide counseling and support services, and expose newcomers to the social, economic and educational opportunities available to them. Professional social services will include ESOL and civics classes, citizenship preparation, adult literacy, child welfare and youth services, legal and immigration assistance, financial literacy, micro credit and finance, employment assistance, and information and referral services. Newcomers will gain a deeper understanding of western culture and how to incorporate its positive qualities into their lives without fear of losing their culture and identity; it will help them shape an identity that encompasses the best of both worlds and prevents their isolation and marginalization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
31-09 Newtown AvenueSuite 411Astoria, NY 11102
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2018
SKILLS
- Immigration Law
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
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