LAS provides free legal counseling and representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in civil cases, which includes, government benefits, unemployment insurance, disability, health care, housing, family law matters, consumer problems, children's legal issues and immigration matters.

Offers services to immigrants, regardless of legal status, for problems with immigration, housing, or employment issues (unpaid wages, overtime, harassment, etc.)

Advocates for the legal rights and the change of legislation regarding issues which impact the poor immigrants in New York state, and find just cause when local or county government is not correcting a problem.

Provides citizenship classes and support to immigrants who want to become permanent residents of the United States, including English classes, translation, and reading and writing workshops.

Provides easy-to-use online tools to help low and moderate income individuals answer important questions about their eligibility for naturalization, better understand the naturalization process, and prepare for the naturalization tests. Also provides online tools and resources for nonprofits that offer free or low cost naturalization application services. Intake/application procedure online only.

Alamo provides information and referrals, for community resources, especially those needed by migrant or farm workers and the rural poor, including English classes and immigrant application assistance.

Offers new community members a helping hand with immigration questions, learning English as a second language, educational workshops and more. Appointment required.

Provide legal representation to low income residents who are ineligible for representation by local, federally-funded legal services programs because of alien status or other restrictions. Offers representation in civil legal matters including housing, immigration, public assistance and discrimination.

Attend free legal clinics with an immigration attorney. See our website and social media for the dates

The Immigrant Services Program (ISP) targets our services to assist immigrants, refugees, asylees, and new arrivals who are living in low-income households, have language and/or cultural barriers, and need assistance in accessing community resources. However, we do assist others as staff time is available. Direct services, case management, and referrals are provided to clients to help them gain self-sufficiency.Examples of our services include:. Job development services. Referrals to adult ESL classes and tutoring. Help with understanding and accessing community resources. Assistance with completing applications. Help with accessing healthcare and childcare providers. Referrals to in-house SNAP and health insurance application appointments. Referrals to tax preparation programs including ITIN applications. Assistance with completing notices regarding social services and public benefitsCatholic Charities is recognized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security as a non-profit agency that can provide low-cost legal immigration services. Services are fee-based, and we offer a sliding scale for individuals who are living in low-income households. We are affiliated with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC).The program director is accredited by the DOJ to provide legal immigration services. Those services include:. Address change. Affidavit of Support. Alien Relative Petition. Certificate of Citizenship. Citizenship & Naturalization Services. Consular Processing, Visa Family Petitions. Employment Authorization (EAD). FOIA Request & Analysis. Legal Consultations. Marriage Based Adjustment of Status. Permanent Residency (green cards). Provisional Waivers. Refugee Adjustment of Status. Removals of Conditions on Residence. Replacement of Naturalization Certificate. Temporary Protective Status. Travel Documents

Provide legal representation to low income residents who are ineligible for representation by local, federally-funded legal services programs because of alien status or other restrictions. Offers representation in civil legal matters including housing, immigration, public assistance and discrimination.

Provides a citizenship class for immigrant and refugee parents who are legal residents to become United Stated citizens. Provides intensive training on completing the necessary reading and writing portion of the citizenship test and intensive training on the 100 questions designed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services during the interview process. Provides assistance in completing government documents such as the N-400 naturalization application, offers ESL classes and provides adult programs, with emphasis for women empowerment, yearly summer internship programs for high school and college children, and a summer Ubuntu program to help in mentorship and improve children's writing skills.

Assists individuals with navigating the process of becoming an American citizen.

Offers tax counseling and representation to low-income individuals having trouble with their federal income taxes. Assists with resolving back tax debts, halting tax liens, levies, and garnishments, as well as obtain missing tax refunds.

Provide legal representation to low income residents who are ineligible for representation by local, federally-funded legal services programs because of alien status or other restrictions. Offers representation in civil legal matters including housing, immigration, public assistance and discrimination.

Provide legal representation to low income residents who are ineligible for representation by local, federally-funded legal services programs because of alien status or other restrictions. Offers representation in civil legal matters including housing, immigration, public assistance and discrimination.

Provides resettlement and post-resettlement services that help refugee and immigrant families integrate into their new communities. Offers citizenship classes, ESL classes, relocation moving assistance, employment placement services for newly arriving refugees, and case management to assist with obtaining immigration documents. Also provides a support group for refugees who are victims of domestic violence.

Provide legal representation to low income residents who are ineligible for representation by local, federally-funded legal services programs because of alien status or other restrictions. Offers representation in civil legal matters including housing, immigration, public assistance and discrimination.

* Provides immigration information and services.

Provides nationwide assistance by telephone to customers calling from within the United States about immigration services and benefits. Available in English and Spanish.Customers can also submit an e-request, chat with an online virtual assistant, or check their case status through USCIS's website.

Proyecto Faro builds community and organizes Rockland immigrants by providing monthly legal clinics, food program and financial support.

Refugee Resettlement Services provides the following for agency sponsored refugees: housing, food, interpretation, translation, assessment, referral, social adjustment, transportation, cultural transition facilitation, and employment services. Also offers English as a Second Language instruction and employment services for refugees. Immigration Services provides photos, assistance with USCIS applications, and naturalization classes.

Services for immigrants in need of assistance: FREE Citizenship Applications; Family Petitions; Green Card Applications; Work Authorization Applications; Applications for immigrant victims of domestic violence or other crimes. FREE ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) and volunteers assist with language practice and civics lessons to prepare students for citizenship. Many workshops for non-citizens are held quarterly and a few are: Naturalization & Citizenship and Entrepreneurism Support.We offer a support group for Latino mothers in the Northeast Communities of Dutchess to learn about the New York State school system, nutrition and ways to integrate into our society.