CSS - Immigration Legal Services

Join us for Citizenship Day in Philadelphia! Please register today: https://bit.ly/3WQJp43

Citizenship Day 2024 - Registration for Screening
Thank you for being so interested in Citizenship Day 2024. Please fill out this form to register for an information and screening session.

Legal Permanent Residents who register below will be called for a screening. During the call you will:

> Learn about the citizenship application process
> Find out if you can get free legal help
> Learn about the citizenship English language proficiency requirements
> Learn about eligibility for income-based fee waivers.

Eligible individuals must attend the information session screened to get an appointment for Citizenship Day before the event.

Screening Event & Infor Session Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 (5:30 PM-7:30 PM) Complete the form to Register
Completion Date ONLY AFTER SCREENING September 21, 2024

Welcoming Center
211 N 13th St 4th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Whats Up With DACA? Come to our event on August 14 at 6:30pm and find out! RSVP today!
¿Qué pasa con DACA? ¡Ven a nuestro evento el 14 de agosto a las 6:30 p. m. y entérate! ¡Confirma tu asistencia hoy mismo!
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Od5I9WW_f02HHQfUzb6QzC0Wv-TqetlPjsSHbxDOJdRUMzRTN1kyR0UwT0xSTzhSRUI0TDZTWTk0VC4u

Es usted beneficiario del TPS de los paises de El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, Sudan? Para poder mantener el TPS debe RE-REGISTRARSE. Cada pais tiene una fecha limite de re-registro.

Nuestra linea esta abierta de Lunes a Miercoles de 9 a 1 y puede dejar sus datos en

Tenga cuidado con los scams y fraudes de notario.

CSS Immigration Forms

IMPORTANT FOR HAITIAN COMMUNITY: Re-register!

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Haiti for TPS from Aug. 4, 2024, through Feb. 3, 2026. Nationals of Haiti and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Haiti may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Haiti for TPS and apply for an EAD. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register and may apply for new EADs.

Great news for DACA recipients
Easing the Visa Process for U.S. College Graduates, Including Dreamers

CAREFUL WITH SCAMS, it is expected to start in a few months.

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together | The White House Since his first day in office, President Biden has called on Congress to secure our border and address our broken immigration system. As Congressional Republicans have continued to put partisan politics ahead of national security – twice voting against the toughest and fairest set of reforms in d...

President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together | The White House Since his first day in office, President Biden has called on Congress to secure our border and address our broken immigration system. As Congressional Republicans have continued to put partisan politics ahead of national security – twice voting against the toughest and fairest set of reforms in d...

Good news for DACA recipients' health care coverage.

DACA recipients will now be eligible for federal health care coverage under new Biden rule Over 100,000 young immigrants without health insurance will now be able to buy affordable health care through the plan, the administration estimates.

CSS - Immigration Legal Services celebrates Sr. Anne! She is such a valuable and inspiring volunteer for our team, we are so grateful for your ongoing support!! Thank you!

For today’s volunteer spotlight, we are featuring Sister Anne Christopher Wright, R.A., from CSS - Immigration Legal Services (ILS)!

Following the completion of the Villanova Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates, Sister Anne Christopher was seeking an internship and found one at CSS. Following her internship, Sister Anne Christopher remained with ILS as a volunteer. She regularly assists clients with filling out forms for various services within the ILS office. When asked what advice she would give to someone who is considering volunteering, she said, “I would in particular encourage retirees from related professional fields who want to give a few more years of active service to volunteer with ILS. It’s a good place to offer those services and there is so much need in helping migrants and refugees to integrate American life.”

Thank you, Sister Anne Christopher, for your continued support!

CSS - Immigration Legal Services is grateful to collaborate with the Consulado de México en Filadelfia for
CSS - Immigration Legal Services esta agredecido de collaborar con el Consulado de México en Filadelfia por

USCIS Announces Re-Parole and Employment Authorization Document Process for Certain Ukrainian Nationals
On Feb. 27, 2024, USCIS announced that they will accept and consider, on a case-by-case basis, re-parole applications for certain Ukrainians and their immediate family members who were paroled into the United States on or after Feb. 11, 2022.

Our intake line is 215 854 7018 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 am to 1 pm. or fill our online intake form

CSS Immigration Forms

Important for DACA renewals. Please consider renewing your Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals with at least 6 months in advance. Processing times are taking longer than usual.

Memorandum of Deferred Enforce Departure for Certain Palestinians

Memorandum on the Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Palestinians | The White House MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBJECT: Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Palestinians Following the horrific October 7, 2023, terrorist attack by Hamas against Israel, and Israel’s ensuing military response, humanitarian conditions in the Palestinia...

Family support program for children

Last January 25, we hosted our second Asylum Clinic. Newly arrived families and individuals from different countries attended the session where we guided them through the process of asylum application.

Thanks to all volunteers and partners that help us during the session. Our clinics are by invitation only.

If you know someone that would benefit from information about future clinics, please refer them through our intake online form.
https://cssimmigration.org/forms/?form=intake-form

Our third week of Advent, teach us about Joy and the wonder of life and happiness. Let us share it with those most in need as we prepare to celebrate Christmas.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, it is my great joy to share with you that I have appointed Mrs. Heather Huot, MSW, LSW, as the next Secretary for Catholic Human Services (CHS) in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Her appointment is effective January 1, 2024 and she will be the first woman to hold this post in the history of the Archdiocese. She will succeed Mr. James Amato, MSW. Mr. Amato has served as Secretary for Catholic Human Services since 2016 and is retiring on December 31st following a career of more than four decades in service to those in need throughout the Philadelphia region. During that time, he served in a variety of frontline and administrative capacities within CHS.

The Secretariat for Catholic Human Services and its agencies form the heart of our local Church’s works of mercy and charity. They serve hundreds of thousands of our brothers and sisters who are the most vulnerable and at risk among us. The work of those leading these initiatives is vital to ensuring that we create life changing hope for as many people as possible.

On behalf of our bishops, priest, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful I extend prayerful congratulations to Mrs. Huot as she prepares to assume this new role. She brings rich experience with our charitable ministries, strong relationships with our partners, and the zealous heart of a Missionary Disciple who will lead through service. I know that our good works will flourish and grow to reach even more people under her stewardship.

At the same time, I express deep gratitude to Mr. James Amato for serving our local Church and those in need for more than four decades with passion and selfless dedication. Innumerable lives have been deeply and positively impacted thanks to his work and his leadership. I pray that his retirement will be filled with peace, joy, and well-deserved rest.

Full announcement: https://archphila.org/most-reverend-nelson-j-perez-appoints-mrs-heather-huot-msw-lsw-as-the-next-secretary-for-catholic-human-services-in-the-archdiocese-of-philadelphia/

As Advent begins, we remember those who are caught in the midst of violence and war, and we hope they can find a safe haven. We also want to be a source of HOPE for those who come to our Country seeking a better life as migrants and refugees.

For new clients our Intake Line is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please call 215-854-7018.

Si usted es un cliente nuevo, nuestra línea de atención está abierta el lunes, martes y miércoles de 9:00 AM a 1:00 PM. Por favor llamar al 215-854-7018.

With your help we will be able to continue providing pro-bono or low-cost immigration legal services to many families and individuals in Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey area. Consider donating at
https://secure.lawpay.com/pages/chsadphila/operating?qr_used=true

Thinking about becoming a US Citizen? Please contact us before December 1st for your pro bono consultation and screening at CSS Immigration Legal Services https://cssimmigration.org/forms/?form=intake-form

“My journey started on a boat. I spent a year in a refugee camp. And somehow I ended up here on Hollywood’s biggest stage. They say stories like this only happen in the movies. I cannot believe it’s happening to me. This is the American dream.” ~ Ke Huy Quan ❤️

Ke Huy Quan wins Oscar for best supporting actor for 'Everything Everywhere' The former child star capped off a successful awards season with an unsurprising win. Quan is only the second Asian performer to receive this award after Haing S. Ngor for The Killing Fields in 1985.

Gracias al Consulado de México en Filadelfia para invitarnos participar en
Thank you to the Mexican Consulate of Philadelphia for inviting us to participate in

We had a great experience today with St Patrick’s church in Norristown for their community baby shower!

"Even as [Afghan evacuees] have started finding homes and jobs, they have been caught in legal purgatory as paths to a coveted visa or green card remain hazy."
https://on.wsj.com/3DK8m9a

Afghan Evacuees in Limbo While Seeking Permanent Legal Status in the U.S. Bipartisan legislation to grant legal status to people who fled last year’s Taliban takeover is stalled over Republicans’ security concerns.

For all our Ukrainian neighbors who are in need of English practice free of charge- check out this amazing opportunity!

Don't miss out!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taco-fiesta-2022-tickets-405447693967

Taco Fiesta 2022 Join us from 6:00-9:00pm for a Latinx culinary and cultural showcase at Bok

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Our Summer intern, Humayra! She’s been with us all summer long, helping with Afghan asylum project, naturalization test prep, and everything else to support our CSS-ILS team. We appreciate all her help and will miss her! Thank you Humayra!