THE BASICS OF IMMIGRATION Presenter: Noemi Guzman Immigration Program Manager

Agenda: I. About Catholic Charities of Central FL II. Basics of Immigration III. Proposed Plan for Immigration Reform

I. About Catholic Charities of Central FL Legal Immigration Services Provides access to affordable immigration related services. Our office has been providing services since The agency is recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Our staff of attorneys and BIA representatives are multilingual. Services include: consultations, family petitions, Naturalization, permanent residency, employment authorizations, consular processing, court representation, political asylum, DACA*, TPS**, etc. Provide outreach and training services. * DACA=Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ** TPS=Temporary Protected Status

What the attorney or BIA accredited representative will do for you  Advise you of the law and your options  Thoroughly review your case facts  Answer your questions  Recommend your best course of action (if any)  Prepare all legal documents  Monitor the status of your case  Obtain Results

II. Basic Immigration Terms ImmigrantNon-ImmigrantVisaStatusOther

Who is an Immigrant? An immigrant, or lawful permanent resident (LPR), is someone who: has intent to reside permanently in the U.S. is authorized to work is authorized to travel abroad and return can Naturalize (become a U.S. citizen)

Who is a Non-Immigrant? A non-immigrant: is admitted to the U.S. for a temporary period of time is limited in length of time in the U.S. is limited in activities s/he can do in the U.S. Common non-immigrants: B (visitor), F (student), R (religious), H (employment), other

What is a Visa? A visa: is issued by the U.S. Consulate abroad (Department of State) is the key to ENTERING the U.S. Shows the last date in which an individual may apply to ENTER the U.S.

What is Status? Status: is the period of time an individual is authorized to stay (remain) in the U.S. is granted either: i. upon admission to the U.S. by an officer at a port of entry, OR ii. upon the approval of a petition filed with the Department of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). is shown on the I-94 card/document.

Other : Individuals that enter the U.S. in different statuses: Refugee Asylee Parolees U.S. Citizens

III. Catholic Charities’ Proposed Plan for Immigration Reform, DACA* & DAPA** Provide immigration application assistance throughout the Diocese of Orlando. Create (3) processing sites to arrange for group processing. Keys to program’s success: i. Parish commitment (space/volunteers) ii. Provide training iii. Charge a nominal fee ($) to support program costs. * DACA = Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ** DAPA = Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents

What should potential applicants do to prepare?

Start Collecting documents Official Birth Certificate Passport/Matricula Consular Identification Cards (school, work, membership, driver’s license) Copy of Tax Records Mortgage/Lease receipts/Contracts Bank Statements Cell Phone Records School Records Church Records Letters (Employer, Business, Agencies) Hospital Records Criminal Records (if any) Save Money for Application fee ($$) Etc….

Consultations at Catholic Charities Stop by our Office, Call or us to Get Information on How to Setup an Appointment Complete an Intake/Screening Form Provide contact information for immigration updates

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Questions?

Contact Information: Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc. Legal Immigration Services 1771 N. Semoran Blvd., Ste. C Orlando, FL Phone Number: Fax Number: Website Page: