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17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

Catholic Legal Immigration Network

Immigration attorneys who specialize in advocacy, worker immigration law, more.
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1-301-565-4800
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1-301-565-4824
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MICA Project (Migrant & Immigrant Community Action)

Provides sliding scale fees for individual legal services for removal defense, family-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and more. www.mica-project.org 314-995-6995 / Toll Free: 855-995-6995 1600 South Kingshighway Blvd. Suite 2N 63110 Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, NACARA, Naturalization/Citizenship, Removal hearings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. Types of legal assistance: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Provides sliding scale fees for individual legal services for removal defense, family-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and more. Now conducting Know Your Rights Presentations and Power of Attorney Workshops. Check website for more information and dates.

St. Francis Community Services - Southside Center

Family law, immigration law, veterans advocacy, Housing Opportunity Project more. (Formerly Catholic Charities Community Services Southside Center). Focuses on immigrant communities, offering case management, bi-lingual mental health counseling, youth programming, and legal services in immigration and family law.
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1-314-773-6100
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1-314-932-3300
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sfcs@ccstl.org

American Red Cross - St. Louis Chapter

International Services provides tracing and messaging for immigrants separated by war or armed conflict.
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1-314-516-2843
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text4refugees

28. Resources for Immigrants & Refugees Citizenship Navigator project The Citizenship Navigator project is funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. Texting Instructions Follow the instructions below to subscribe in the language of your choice: Text 1 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in English. Text 2 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in Arabic. Text 3 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in Nepali. Text 4 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in Somali. Text 5 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in Spanish. Text 6 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in French.

CHRISTIAN FRIENDS OF NEW AMERICANS

Christian Friends of New Americans is an outreach ministry to immigrants and refugees in the greater St. Louis area. Our mission is to be involved in relationships with New Americans with whom we can share the Gospel through caring words and actions. Services include health care support, skill and job training, new citizen support, scholarship assistance, language classes and more.
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1-314-351-1740
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mail@cfna-stl.org

HISPANIC FEDERATION

Hispanic Federation seeks to support Hispanic families and strengthen Latino institutions through work in the areas of education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment, & the environment.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Promotes and supports Hispanic small businesses through programs, services, and legislative advocacy. Offering restaurant training.
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1-314-664-4432
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REFUGEE CENTER ONLINE (RCO)

"Education and resources for refugees and immigrants. Offers online language and GED courses, resume and employment information, legal, health care, rights and laws, college preparation, financial aid, and more. The Refugee Center Online is a free website with many resources and local listings. Offers US Citizenship Test Preparation Class." www.therefugeecenter.org

ST. LOUIS COALITION FOR SANCTUARY

Solidarity actions including welcoming undocumented people, advocating to help stop deportations, assisting with legal clinics, and physically sheltering immigrants in danger of immediate deportation. Their website includes listings of events, resources, actions, and more. www.stlsanctuary.org/

​NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER

Exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income. www.nilc.org 213-639-3900 "National Headquarters 3450 Wilshire Blvd. #108 – 62 Los Angeles, CA 90010"

MISSOURI IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE ADVOCATES (MIRA)

A coalition of more than 30 community, labor, faith, business and direct service organizations that advocates for the basic rights of all immigrants and refugees. www.mira-mo.org 314-669-1288 2725 Clifton Ave. 63139

International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL)

"The International Institute of St. Louis provides opportunities for immigrants and refugees to thrive in order to create a welcoming, prosperous, and healthy region for all. The Institute programs include Intensive social work case management, Behavioral Health Wellness, opportunities for Economic Development (i.e. financial literacy and business classes), Refugee Support Services, Refugee Resettlement, Immigration Services, Federal/State Benefits applications, and much more! Works most with foreign-born clients, including male, transgender and gender non-conforming clients (unlike many other local organizations who work only with cisgender female clients), both adult and adolescent clients Offers many services for new arrivals to the St. Louis area. Services include: English classes for adults, job search, employment training, career advancement program and assistance with licensing, refugee resettlement, immigration application preparation, mental health services, elderly services, counseling, services to victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, translation services, assistance with starting a business, and more. Community Development Corporation This subsidiary of the International Institute helps immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs who want to start or expand small local businesses, but lack access to mainstream capital. IICDC provides business loans ranging from $500 to $35,000. IICDC also provides technical assistance includes help in writing business & marketing plans, obtaining business licenses, addressing credit issues and linking to volunteer professionals. Its goal is to help entrepreneurs become bankable."
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1-314-773-9090
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fostera@iistl.org

Katie Herbert Meyer

Willing to represent indigent aliens in asylum proceedings.
Other websiteWebsite
1 (314) 935-2218
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katiehmeyer@wustl.edu

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