
A video of the important work that activist groups such as The New Sanctuary Coalition, Make The Road New York, The New York Immigration Coalition, Rise And Resist and many other allies did in 2018.
A video of the important work that activist groups such as The New Sanctuary Coalition, Make The Road New York, The New York Immigration Coalition, Rise And Resist and many other allies did in 2018.
The Jackson Heights Immigrant Solidarity Network was mentioned in a recent article in The Washington Post.
A cautious hope emerges among Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s constituents
“One recent weekend on the lower level of a Pakistani restaurant there, a majority-white group of residents gathered in a computer repair shop. They met to figure out what they could do to thwart what they felt was the most immediate threat to pierce their bubble: the crackdown on illegal immigration.” Read more…
On December 8th we held our Public Charge Comment Event, outside the Jackson Heights Post Office. The aim was to help as many people as possible make their comments against the Trump administration’s Public Charge Proposal. The turnout was fantastic, and it was a joy to see so much of our community getting involved. Thank you to everyone who participated, and to Isa Newman-Rodriguez for the pics!
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Update (10/11/19): A Judge in New York has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction which stops the Department of Homeland Security’s “public charge” regulation from going into effect. This is a victory for immigrant families. The legal fight will continue, but for now, the rules in the United States have not changed.
President Trump’s “Public Charge” proposal will force millions of immigrants to choose between public services and seeking permanent residence, by making it harder for those who have used public services to get their Green Card.
Before the rule can be finalized, however, the administration is required by law to review and respond to every unique public comment they receive.
To make your voice heard, follow these instructions:
What should you write in the comment box?
This rule will threaten the health and well-being of my children.
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I disagree with this rule because I have paid my taxes and should be entitled to receive help without jeopardizing my chance for a Green Card.
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This rule could cost our economy $164 billion a year and drive up poverty, hunger & housing needs.
Update (10/11/19): A Judge in New York has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction which stops the Department of Homeland Security’s “public charge” regulation from going into effect. This is a victory for immigrant families. The legal fight will continue, but for now, the rules in the United States have not changed. We will be updating this website in the coming days to reflect this.
This information was presented at a meeting, held at PS 69, Jackson Heights, on Tuesday November 20, by Claudia Calhoun (Senior Director of Immigrant Integration Policy, New York Immigrant Coalition).
The purpose of the meeting, and this post, was to correct the ongoing misinformation about these proposed changes to the Green Card application process, and to encourage people to submit comments to the government during the current comment period.
The Trump administration is proposing changes to the Green Card application process which would take into account whether or not the applicant has previously used certain public benefits. The ‘Public Charge’ rule would mean that any immigrants using these benefits would be considered a Public Charge and therefore less desirable as a potential permanent resident.
Here are the facts about the proposals, and how they will affect future Green Card applications:
It is important to remember that these changes are still only a proposal. They are not final. So you should keep using your current benefits. You will not currently be helping yourself by quitting your benefits at the moment.
There have been changes to the Foreign Affairs Manual, so if you are trying to bring your parents to the US, you should talk to an immigration attorney. Call 1-800-566-7636. Or call 311 and ask for ActionNYC.
Post a comment now and voice your opposition to the Public Charge rule
Make a comment at www.ouramericanstory.us. You can make your comment on your cell phone or on a computer. Comments must be in English. Anyone can make a comment regardless of immigrant status. Citizens can comment too. Explain how these proposed changes will affect your life. The government is obliged to read ALL comments and take them into consideration.
By making a comment
Great article on this past Saturday’s march, featuring one of our members, Barbara Mutnick. Thanks to all JHISN members who attended the march.
“Barbara Mutnick, an organiser with the Jackson Heights [Immigrant] Solidarity Network, said Trump was “trying to divide the American people and trying to scapegoat immigrants”.
“We feel no human being is illegal, and we fight for that,” she said, adding that even progressive Democrats have been silent on the migration caravan issue.”
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