Immigration Summits

In the midst of this pandemic, we are working hard to maintain services to refugees and immigrants. Citizenship interviews may be on hold, but staff are busy helping clients (remotely) to prepare applications and tutors are helping them study for their interviews. ESL tutoring pairs continue to meet via Zoom, Skype, and other apps. Our elder clients are more isolated than ever, but staff keep in touch with them regularly and share crucial information about health, financial, and other support. So much has changed in the past few months, but our volunteers and staff are not going to stop working to make the world a better place for all of us, and a place where immigrants are valued, celebrated, and supported. Find out what we are up to in each of our programs. Visit our website for more information including resources for immigrants.

NWIRP's legal services are critical to helping thousands of immigrants in Washington State navigate the complexities of the United States immigration system so they can apply for asylum or other forms of immigration protection. Without appropriate legal assistance, the men, women, and children served by NWIRP may be less likely to obtain legal immigration status, and more likely to be returned to a country where they face ill-treatment, torture, or even death. Access to NWIRP's services can also be a major factor in providing economic and personal security. Without legal support, our clients are often unable to access medical assistance, housing, or other basic services, and many of them are afraid to call the police for protection from domestic violence or other crimes.

Archdiocese of Seattle – Immigrant & Refugee Ministry: Grounded by our belief in Jesus Christ and Catholic teaching, Immigrant & Refugee Ministry fulfills the commitment of the U.S. Catholic bishops to protect the life and dignity of the human person. We serve and advocate for immigrants, refugees, asylees, migrants, unaccompanied children, and victims of human trafficking. 

The Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center's Justice for Women program: 

• https://www.ipjc.org/justiceforwomen/resourcesworkshops/.  Know Your Rights cards, family emergency plans, temporary parental custody consent agreements, etc. Materials available in Spanish. 

WSCC SUPPORTS:

• Just treatment of immigrants and refugees including those detained and waiting for status processing within the United States immigration system.
• Just and fair treatment for young persons under DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) currently in our federal immigration system.

Learn More: https://wacatholics.org/immigration-support