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You’re Invited to
The New York Immigration Coalition
Holiday Party
and Annual Meeting
Thursday, December 13 at 6pm
Korean-American Association of Greater New York
145 W. 24th Street, 6th Floor
Join us for the election of the NYIC Board of Directors to reflect with friends
on the year past; and to re-energize ourselves for the year ahead.
Please RSVP at [email protected] or by calling and leaving a message at 212-627-2227 x 242 with all your information by December 10, 2011
Dear friends,
We hope this e-mail finds you well; our thoughts are with everyone who experienced Hurricane Sandy and are dealing with its impact.
Given current conditions throughout the area, including lack of email and phone service at the NYIC, we are postponing NYIC events scheduled for the next few days, including:
TRAINING on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status—scheduled for Wednesday, October 31, 2012 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm: postponed till further notice
TRAINING on Battered Spouse Waivers & VAWA Self-Petitions —scheduled for Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 10:00am – 1:00pm: postponed till further notice
TRAINING on Immigration Consequences of Criminal Dispositions —scheduled for Friday, November 2, 2012 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm: postponed till further notice
DACA Clinic: Scheduled for November 1st, 6PM: postponed till further notice
MEXICAN Consulate ID Event: Scheduled for October 31 to November 4th, 9am to 2pm at PS 24 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn: The start date is postponed; we will know in the next day or two whether or not it will happen at all at this time or whether it will be postponed entirely to a later date.
While our lack of phone and email service makes communication difficult, we do have an email address that you can write to us to for urgent matters: [email protected]. We will check this address two to three times a day until our regular email service is up and running.
If you sent an email to NYIC staff anytime after 7 p.m. Monday, October 29th, we likely did not receive it. If it is urgent, you can forward it to the gmail address above. Otherwise, we will send out a notification once we’re back online and have full communications capacity again.
Thank you; and again, our best wishes to everyone as we recover from this storm.
Chung-Wha Hong
Executive Director
The New York Immigration Coalition
JOIN US!
The Economy vs. Immigration: What Will Unlock the Latino Vote in 2012?
A Panel Presented by Feet in Two Worlds, the Center for New York City Affairs, Global Studies at The New School, Americas Society/Council of the Americas, and Latino USA.
Latino voters are expected to play a pivotal role in the U.S. presidential election, especially in several key battleground states. Join us for a town hall event that brings together journalists, pollsters, and policy experts to explore the complex relationship between the Latino electorate and the candidates. Will economic concerns such as unemployment and housing foreclosures guide Latinos at the voting booth? Will the candidates’ immigration policies dominate? Or will large numbers of Latinos simply sit out this election? Understanding the political cross-currents buffeting Latinos today will provide valuable insight on the probable outcome of the election, as well as political and policy implications for the nation over the next four years.
Moderated by Latino USA executive producer and anchor Maria Hinojosa, the panel includes the New York Immigration Coalition’s executive director, Chung-Wha Hong. Please join us for a timely and compelling discussion focused on immigrants, immigration, and the 2012 elections.
Follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #LatinoVote @thenyic and on our Facebook page.
When: Thursday, October 18th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Registration: 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Event: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: The New School
Theresa Lang Center
55 West 13th St
Admission is free. To reserve a seat, please click HERE
Panelists:
Maria Hinojosa, President and CEO, Futuro Media Group; Executive Producer and Anchor, Latino USA (moderator)
Fernand Amandi, Managing Partner, Bendixen & Amandi International
Jordan Fabian, Political Editor, Univisión News
Chung-Wha Hong, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition
Mark Hugo Lopez, Associate Director, Pew Hispanic Center
Opening Remarks:
John Rudolph
Executive Producer, Feet in 2 Worlds
Jason Marczak
Director of Policy, AS/COA
In Partnership with:
The event will be webcast live and will form a segment on National Public Radio’s “Latino USA” program to be broadcast at a later date.
From our friends at the New York Immigration Coalition:
Dear Members and Friends,
I would like to recommend a very powerful film about Latinos in America – Harvest of the Empire – opening at the Quad New York City next Friday, September 28th. The film is based on a book by Juan Gonzalez, a good friend of the NYIC and a renowned journalist. I believe the film will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of the immigration issue by shedding very much needed light on some of the factors that spur immigration from Latin America. The film has some incredibly moving stories, gripping and rare historical footage and much more. Please see below for more information.
Chung-Wha Hong Executive Director New York Immigration Coalition
Friday, September 28th through October 4th
Quad Cinema NYC
34 West 13th St. New York, NY
Showtimes:1:00 // 2:50 // 4:40 // 6:30 // 8:20 // 10:20 pm
www.harvestofempiremovie.com
REGISTER NOW FOR DEFERRED ACTION
LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR DREAMERS
Wednesday, August 15
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
St. Mary’s Church
440 Grand Street (between Pitt St. and Attorney St.) – Manhattan
Nearest Subway: Delancey (F), Essex St. (J, M, Z), Grand St. (B, D)
Attendees will:
To RSVP, please contact [email protected]
If you are unable to attend but would like to register to receive free legal assistance for Deferred Action requests and work permit applications, please call 212-627-2227 ext. 243 or email [email protected]
Invite your friends and loved ones to the event.
Co-Sponsored By:
(List in formation)
Atlas: DIY
Chinese Progressive Association
Churches United to Save and Heal
El Centro del Inmigrante
New Sanctuary Coalition of NYC
The New York Immigration Coalition will provide several informational sessions on President Obama’s June 15th announcement about Deferred Action for certain young people who were brought into the United States through no fault of their own.
Come get the latest news on Deferred Action. Learn what Deferred Action is and who is eligible for it under this program.
We have already received reports that notarios and other unscrupulous people are trying to scam immigrants by calling this program an amnesty or a way to get your green card. That is false. The Deferred Action program is not an amnesty. Come to one of our sessions and get accurate up-to-date information about this program. These informational sessions are not legal clinics.
Where: The New York Immigration Coalition, 137-139 West 25th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (Between 6th & 7thAvenues). The closest subway stops are 23rd Street on #1, F, and M and 28th Street on #1.
When: Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Time: Each session runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
These sessions are free but space is limited. Please RSVP to Jonathan Vidal to attend one of the sessions: [email protected]. For more information, please contact Jonathan at (212) 627-2227 ext. 227.
August 15: Orientation on Deferred Action
On August 15, 2012, many young undocumented immigrants will be allowed to apply for a temporary work permit and deferred action relief.
All across the country, immigrant rights groups are organizing legal workshops for youth who might be interested in applying. In New York, The New York Immigration Coalition and its partners will hold an orientation workshop on:
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
12 pm
Location TBA
Workshop attendees will receive important information on the new policy and can sign up for upcoming legal clinics to get screened for eligibility and receive assistance from lawyers on beginning the process.
Formal invitation & additional details coming soon
To RSVP, please contact [email protected]
The New York Immigration Coalition will provide several informational sessions on President Obama’s June 15th announcement about Deferred Action for certain young people who were brought into the United States through no fault of their own.
Come get the latest news on Deferred Action. Learn what Deferred Action is and who is eligible for it under this program.
We have already received reports that notarios and other unscrupulous people are trying to scam immigrants by calling this program an amnesty or a way to get your green card. That is false. The Deferred Action program is not an amnesty. Come to one of our sessions and get accurate up-to-date information about this program. These informational sessions are not legal clinics.
Where: The New York Immigration Coalition, 137-139 West 25th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (Between 6th & 7thAvenues). The closest subway stops are 23rd Street on #1, F, and M and 28th Street on #1.
When: Thursday, July 5, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Time: Each session runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
These sessions are free but space is limited. Please RSVP to Jonathan Vidal to attend one of the sessions: [email protected]. For more information, please contact Jonathan at (212) 627-2227 ext. 227.
DREAM Fellowship – deadline Dec. 16
Passing along a reminder about the NY Immigration Coalition’s DREAM Fellowship. Deadline is Friday, Dec. 16. Here are the eligibility criteria:
- Be full time or part time CUNY students at the time of application with at least one semester of undergraduate studies remaining during the 2012 Spring semester;
- Have a proven interest in building community organizing skills and be able to commit 7 hours per week during the 2012 academic Spring semester;
- Have a proven track record of leadership and service in either academic and community settings;
- Be eligible under current version of the federal DREAM act.
- Demonstrated financial need
For full details, click on the link in the title.
FREE Workshop: Know Your Rights with the Police and ICE
On Wednesday, December 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the NYIC will be hosting a free workshop at The New York Immigration Coalition Immigrant Concerns Training Institute 137-139 W. 25th Street, 12th Floor (Between 6th & 7th Avenues). This Know Your Rights workshop is geared toward members of the immigrant community. Space is limited. Please RSVP with your name, organization, phone and e-mail to Jonathan Vidal at [email protected] or call (212) 627-2227 ext. 227.