The following is general information and is not intended as legal advice. Every case is different! Please contact Hogar Immigrant Services – Legal or another immigration attorney or DOJ Accredited Representative if you have questions about your individual situation.
Lo siguiente es información general no está destinado a consejos legales. ¡Cada caso es diferente! Favor de contactar a Hogar Immigrant Services – Legal u otro abogado de inmigración o Representante Acreditado por el DOJ si tiene preguntas sobre su situación individua.
Catholic Charities Newcomer Services - Speaker Requests
Hogar Immigrant Services offers the following presentations to community service providers, so that they can better understand the barriers immigrants face and how to best assist and make appropriate referrals. To make a speaker request, download and electronically fill out this form and email to jessica.estrada@ccda.net
Talks are available in-person or virtually via videoconferencing platforms.
Title: Update on Public Charge: What Non-Legal Service Providers Need to Know
Intended Audience: Groups or Faith Communities that work with immigrants
Estimated Time: 30 to 45 minutes
Presented by: Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal
Presentation available in: English
Description: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently made changes to its “public charge” test for immigrants, which has led to much fear and confusion among service providers and clients alike. This presentation aims to explain the new rules to non-legal service providers, clarify who is and is not subject to the public charge test, and demystify this seemingly alarming topic.
Title: Immigration Law 101
Intended Audience: Groups or Faith Communities that work with immigrants
Estimated Time: 45 min or 90 minutes
Presented by: Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal
Presentation available in: English
Description: US Immigration Law can be very confusing! There are many misunderstandings about whether and how individuals can apply for lawful status in the US. This presentation covers the basic categories of immigration status, the family-based immigration process, refugee and asylee processes, humanitarian-based types of status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and how individuals become citizens through naturalization. Bring your questions and curiosities and speak with an immigration expert to learn more about this complex issue.
Title: Know Your Rights
Intended Audience: Immigrants or communities working with immigrants of various status
Estimated Time: 60 to 90 minutes
Presented by: Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal
Presentation available in: English, Spanish
Description: ICE Raids, mistaken deportations, mixed status families. The current events of today bring up many questions for immigrants if they encounter law enforcement and immigration authorities. This presentation is intended to assist immigrants of various statuses to know their rights and plan for unexpected emergencies.
Title: Citizenship and Naturalization
Intended Audience: Lawful permanent residents (“green card” holders) looking to become U.S. citizens or individuals assisting immigrants with naturalization
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
Presented by: Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal
Presentation available in: English
Description: Are you a lawful permanent resident who is interested in becoming a US Citizen? Come and learn about the process and see if you might qualify to apply for citizenship. Learn about local citizenship classes as well as upcoming naturalization workshops. Find out why you should become a US Citizen and the rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship status.
Title: Refugee 101
Intended Audience: Faith communities or groups interested in refugee issues
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
Presented by: Migration and Refugee Services
Presentation available in: English
Description: Have you ever wondered how refugees end up in the United States (or other countries)? What qualifies as a “refugee”? This presentation reviews the international refugee process through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and how refugees transition to other countries for resettlement. You’ll also learn the difference between refugees and asylees and how the US government supports these individuals to gain self-sufficiency. Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services has been helping individuals resettle in Northern Virginia for over 30 years. Come learn about the amazing stories of survival and perseverance that refugees have lived and the contributions they have made to our community.
Title: Opportunities to Serve Newcomers
Intended Audience: Faith Communities interested in service opportunities
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
Presented by: Newcomer Services Volunteer Coordinator
Presentation available in: English
Description: Are you interested in learning how to welcome your neighbor? Come and learn about how Catholic Charities serves our community and how you can get involved! You will hear about Hogar Immigrant Services - Education, Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal and Migration and Refugee Services and the opportunities to volunteer or support each area. From teaching English to driving clients to appointments, there’s a variety of ways that each program can use your help! Find out the requirements to volunteer and how you can make a difference wherever you live in Northern Virginia.
.svg?n=9637){kind=icon}
.svg?n=1962){kind=icon}
