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CCE Resources

For Undocumented:

OrganizationServicesAddress
La CooperativaReading on Immigration Raids: Know Your Rightslacooperativa.org/immigration-raids-know-rights
Immigrant RisingInfo for local hotlines + background info]immigrantsrising.org/support-for-immigrant-families-targeted-for-deportation
Immigrant Legal Resource CenterRed Card to keep printed if ICE agents come to your doorilrc.org/sites/default/files/documents/red_card-self_srv-arabic.pdf
International Rescue CommitteeOffers financial literacy classesrescue.org
Probono.netCan connect you with a nonprofitconnectingjusticecommunities.com/pro-bono-net-service-interruption

Path to Visa:

OrganizationServicesAddress
Rao ImmigrationTourist visas, employment visas, political asylum, EB5 Investmentsraoimmigration.com/about-us
California Attorney GeneralMake sure no one you are working with is scamming you with this checklistoag.ca.gov/consumers/general/immigration_consultants
PassportandVisas.comHelp with visa to los angelespassportsandvisas.com/local-visa/ca/los-angeles-india-visa
Bank Bazaar: visas listContains most common types for Indian immigrantsbankbazaar.com/visa/types-of-us-visa.html
BTWVisas: Brief OverviewDescribes what visas are, how to apply, different types, documents required, fees, and other FAQsconnectingjusticecommunities.com/pro-bono-net-service-interruption
government listContains prerequisite requirementstravel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/all-visa-categories.html
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in IndiaProvides updates (very important to check whether or not currently accepting applications)in.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/

For Visa Holders:

OrganizationServicesAddress
LA County Office of Immigrant AffairsServices they can connect you to: COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, treatment; Landlord/tenant disputes and foreclosure prevention; Medical and mental health care; Wage disputes and small business support; Food security and nutrition; Immigration legal representation and public charge concerns; Consumer fraud and disputesoia.lacounty.gov
UCLA MedschoolLimits+resources for college students and professorsmedschool.ucla.edu/eligibility-categories
CalFreshCalFresh immigrant eligilitycalfresh.guide/immigrant-eligibility-for-calfresh-benefits/

Path to Greencard:

OrganizationServicesAddress
USCISGreen Card Eligibility Categoriesuscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility-categories
USCISReplacing Green Carduscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/replace-your-green-card
USCIS: Green Card Processes and ProceduresLegal terminology and definitionsuscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures
USCIS: How to ApplyConsiderations before applyinguscis.gov/green-card/how-to-apply-for-a-green-card
The American DreamWhat is a Green Card? History?the-american-dream.com/what-is-a-green-card/
BoundlessMarriage Green Cardsboundless.com/immigration-resources/marriage-based-green-cards-explained/
CATO InstituteCurrent backlog (Skilled Indian workers make up 75 percent of the employment‐​based backlog, and recently backlogged Indian workers face an impossible wait of nine decades if they all could remain in the line.)cato.org/publications/immigration-research-policy-brief/backlog-skilled-immigrants-tops-1-million-over
American BazaarCurrent availability (A record 150,000 excess green cards are expected to be made available in fiscal year 2022 as opposed to the 122,000 in FY 2021. This would make available over 290,000 employment-based green cards.)americanbazaaronline.com/2021/12/06/a-record-150000-excess-green-cards-to-be-available-in-2022-447933/
Live MintCurrent event: extra price for green card (According to the committee print released by the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over immigration, an employment-based immigrant applicant with a “priority date that is more than 2 years before” can adjust to permanent residence without numerical limits by paying a “supplemental fee of USD 5,000.”)livemint.com/news/india/green-card-for-a-fee-indians-to-get-benefit-as-us-looks-to-clear-backlog-11631592891395.html
Goldstein Immigration LawyersIncludes lottery infoimmigrationlawyerslosangeles.com/los-angeles-visa-lawyer/diversity/
Darren Silver & Associates LLPFor EB-1darrensilver.com/practice-areas/green-cards/
Law Offices of Victoria J. Suhfor marriage Green Cardssuhimmigration.com/marriage-green-card

Path to Citizenship:

OrganizationServicesAddress
Consulate General of India, SFRenunciation of Indian Citizenship FAQcgisf.gov.in/page/FAQs-R/
NoloEligibilitynolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/applying-for-us-citizenship-naturalization-30218.html
BoundlessNaturalization FAQsboundless.com/immigration-resources/naturalization-explained/
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in IndiaCitizenship servicesin.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/citizenship-services/
USA.govResponsibilities & criteria as a US citizenusa.gov/become-us-citizen

For Citizens:

OrganizationServicesAddress
Artesia Immigration ServicesIndian visas, PIO, OCIartesiaimmigrationservices.com/service/india/
US HistoryYou can lose your citizenshipushistory.org/gov/10d.asp
USTUN Law GroupParaphrased laws/responsibilities under constitutionustunlawgroup.com/rights-and-responsibilities-of-a-naturalized-us-citizens/
Justice departmentGovernment documentjustice.gov/sites/default/files/usao-mn/legacy/2011/09/16/MN%20Civil%20Rights%20FINAL.pdf
Kansas Secretary of State’s OfficeRights provided by Bill of Rightscivics.ks.gov/kansas/citizenship/rights-of-citizens.html

Other/All:

OtherServicesPhoneAddress
NIWAPMaps by benefits: break down available public benefits based on immigrant’s state and immigration statusmap.niwap.org
ASISTAResources for survivors and moreasistahelp.org/resource-library/general-resources/
ACLURights regardless of statusaclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights/
ACLUहिंदी (Hindi) rights regardless of statusaclu.org/sites/default/files/field_document/kyr_hindi_translation_immigrants_rights.pdf
South Bay Family Health Care310-802-3170
St. Johns Well Child & Family Center Clinic323-541-1411808 W. 58th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
To Help Everyone Clinic, Inc.323.730.19201400 S. Grand Ave, Ste 101
Los Angeles, Ca 90015
USC-Eisner Family Medicine Center at California HospitalHelp: pay bills (housing, utilities), find food, healthcare expenses, mental health, and substance abuse213.741.11063834 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
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This AAPI and South Asian Heritage Month, we are h This AAPI and South Asian Heritage Month, we are highlighting significant achievements South Asians have made throughout history. In today's post we are highlighting the voices of Malala Yousafzai, Bhagat Singh Thind, Zar Aslam, and Urvashi Vaid.  If you like this post, let us know in the comments which South Asian or Asian historical figure you'd like us to cover next!
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Join SAN along with faith based leaders to discuss Join SAN along with faith based leaders to discuss issues on community safety, hate crimes, and community connection on May 18, 2023 from 6-8:30 pm at 4915 Alton Pkway Irvine, CA 92604!
Within the South Asian community, mental illness i Within the South Asian community, mental illness is a topic that is often unaddressed and ignored. In order to change the conversation on this, it is important for us to talk more about mental health. Read more to learn about South Asian mental health and ways to break the stigma on mental illnesses.
May is Disability Pride Month. Swipe right to read May is Disability Pride Month. Swipe right to read more information on the Americans with Disabilities Act, the history of Disability Pride Month, and how you can support those in our community who are disabled.
RECAP: Thank you to all of those in the community RECAP: Thank you to all of those in the community who attended our SAN Speaker Series by Thenmozhi and our march and book talk! We had over 160 people come to the event. Shoutout  to @equalitylabs for helping us coordinate this event, and @usc_adaa and @uscaslibaat for their special performances!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, SAN is In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, SAN is appreciating  our lovely EMH therapist Mahtab Javed Siddiqui! Mahtab is a highly skilled trauma therapist who we are grateful for everyday! Along with starting the trend of Meditation Thursdays and this month's wellness challenge, Mahtab has hosted numerous mental health workshops for our community members. We appreciate everything you do Mahtab!
We welcome everyone in the community to celebrate We welcome everyone in the community to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and honor those in the Asian American and South Asian community for their societal and cultural contributions and successes. Since 1992, Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month has been celebrated by many Asian Americans for the entire month of May.
Join SAN in honoring sexual assault survivors worl Join SAN in honoring sexual assault survivors worldwide by wearing denim on April 26, 2023. Read more to learn about the history of Denim Day and why we wear denim on this day.
On April 20, 2023 the House of Representatives pas On April 20, 2023 the House of Representatives passed H.R. 734, also known as the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 . H.R. 734 specifically prohibits transgender, nonbinary, and intersex individuals from participating in female athletic  school programs. Please reach out to your congressional official to oppose H.R. 734 and  to help protect transgender, non-binary, and intersex rights for school sports.
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