Citizenship Fair | The New York Public Library
Citizenship Fair | The New York Public Library
Applying for citizenship can be an exciting time for many immigrants. New York Public Library understands that it is a complicated and costly process that can be challenging to complete. On May 20, 2017, Mid-Manhattan Library will be hosting an all-day Citizenship Fair. The event will take place between . The fair will feature local and government agencies, ready to assist new Americans with their citizenship applications. This free program is open to the public. Representatives from federal, state, and city agencies will be on-site offering presentations and workshops to help residents learn more about the resources available to manage the citizenship application, its cost and submission. Presentations include:
- An overview of the process and requirements for qualifying and studying for the exam by U.S. Citizenship and, Immigration Services
- Citizenship Eligibility and Application process with Lutheran Social Services of New York
- If you are unable to come to the fair, please keep in mind that The New York Public Library offers a wide-range of services to assist New Yorkers with their citizenship needs, including the recently-launched NYCitizenship, which provides legal services and financial counseling at select libraries in the five boroughs, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
For more information about what’s available at the Library, please visit NYPL’s Immigrant Services Page.
NAPALSA Conference Call for Panelists, Nov. 2-5
NAPALSA Conference Call for Panelists, Nov. 2-5
The National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA) is currently seeking interested speakers for panels to be presented during the 2017 NAPALSA Conference taking place during the 2017 NAPABA Convention in Washington, D.C., from Nov. 2-5. If you are interested in serving on a NAPALSA panel, please complete an application form no later than 7 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 2.
Since 2002, the NAPALSA Conference has taken place in conjunction with the NAPABA Convention. Law students have the opportunity to organize their own panels catered to law students as well as participate in the general NAPABA programming. This partnership provides law students the chance to further hone their skills and learn and network with current attorneys from diverse sectors.
As Chinese Exclusion Act Turns 135, Experts Point To Parallels Today
As Chinese Exclusion Act Turns 135, Experts Point To Parallels Today
From NPR Codeswitch:
Experts point to the parallels between the political climate of the exclusion era and today: a close and contentious presidential election that stirred anti-immigrant sentiment; the growing economic anxiety of white Americans; and policies that would drastically shape the country’s immigration laws.
Follow the link in the title for the full story.
New York City Bar 2017 Diversity and Inclusion Champion Awards
The New York City Bar Office for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Diversity and Inclusion Champion Awards, which
will be presented at the Diversity and Inclusion Celebration Dinner on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
The award recognizes the critical role individual attorneys have
played in initiating and sustaining change within their organizations
and the overall New York legal community. The award recipients embody
the New York City Bar’s Statement of Diversity
Principles, which defines diversity as an inclusive concept,
encompassing race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, religion, nationality, age, disability and
marital and parental status.
The 2017 Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award recipients are:
- Ricardo A. Anzaldua
Executive Vice President & General Counsel, MetLife - Zachary W. Carter
Corporation Counsel, New York City Law Department - Carmelyn P. Malalis
Chair and Commissioner, New York City Commission on Human Rights - Richard E. Meade
Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, International Law Compliance and Business Ethics, Prudential Financial, Inc.
The Celebration Dinner is sold out. To request tickets or inquire about Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Gabrielle Brown at [email protected].
For more information about the award and the winners, please visit: http://www.nycbar.org/serving-the-community/diversity-and-inclusion/champion
