CRC's immigration services are the most sought after forms of assistance we provide. Our nation's broken immigration system has left literally millions of families in a state of flux about their ability to stay in the United States, raise their families here, and continue to help drive our economy. While such administrative programs as DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) have provided some relief for our communities, the need for high quality affordable immigration services is as critical as ever. By providing consultations, direct assistance, and informational workshops, and as of 2016 bolstered by our recognition as official BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals) representatives, CRC seeks to meet this essential community need.
Immigration Consultations:
If you have questions about your immigration status or need help with your immigration case, be careful who you see. Only lawyers licensed to practice in state or federal courts can give legal advice. Lawyers or representatives accredited by the immigration court can represent you in immigration court or assist you filling out immigration applications.
Fraudulent immigration providers (so-called "Notarios") can cause you to lose thousands of dollars and harm your immigration status. If you need an immigration attorney/lawyer or immigration consultation, please contact Silvia Falcon, at 914-835-1512 or at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Fraudulent immigration providers (so-called "Notarios") can cause you to lose thousands of dollars and harm your immigration status. If you need an immigration attorney/lawyer or immigration consultation, please contact Silvia Falcon, at 914-835-1512 or at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
BIA Program:
CRC provides assistance with immigration applications at a nominal fee or at no cost based on income eligibility.
Our BIA accredited representative, Janet Rolon, may assist with the following applications:
Family Petitions
Adjustment of status
Consular processing
Replacement of documents
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Referrals for victims of domestic violence and other crimes
Naturalization applications
Certificates of Citizenship
Because of the large number of people we see on a daily basis, we can only take clients by appointments. To schedule a free initial consultation for immigration assistance, please call our office at 914-835-1512.
Our BIA accredited representative, Janet Rolon, may assist with the following applications:
Family Petitions
Adjustment of status
Consular processing
Replacement of documents
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Referrals for victims of domestic violence and other crimes
Naturalization applications
Certificates of Citizenship
Because of the large number of people we see on a daily basis, we can only take clients by appointments. To schedule a free initial consultation for immigration assistance, please call our office at 914-835-1512.
Community Justice Program:
Did you know that most immigrants in immigration court do not have the right, as other defendants do, to government-appointed counsel? For those eligible for government-appointed counsel, language, over-burdened attorneys, and other barriers have clients waiting indefinitely in confinement and under other stressful conditions such as job loss, and displacement.
CRC’s Community Justice Program was launched in 2015 in response to the dearth of access to legal representation for low-income immigrants and long-time permanent residents in Westchester County. As an organization committed to serving our most vulnerable community members, CRC has seen all too closely the tragedy that families experience because they have no, or limited, legal counsel.
Our program began with the generosity of one pro bono attorney who supervised and worked with one CRC staff member to provide services that included legal counsel as well as self-advocacy training. Our small team made considerable efforts and worked diligently to serve as many clients as possible. In 2016, as political tensions surged, CRC continued to collaborate with other community organizations and to create innovative ways to expand its limited capacity. However, it was clear that this model could not meet the growing demand for services.
Thankfully, a recent grant from The Westchester Community Foundation, allowed CRC to hire a part-time attorney and to increase administrative support, delivering much needed legal aid to immigrants at a most particularly devastating time. Subsequently, as the need for legal services grew, local State Senator Shelley Mayer allocated $20,000 towards funding a full-time staff attorney, spurring local long-time supporters, Frank and Nancy Pierson, to donate to fulfill this goal. Recently, the Greg Miesner family has also donated to support the increased need for legal services as we strive for pathways to naturalization in this new administration.
With the Foundation’s support, and that of our local community, the Community Justice Program will continue to proudly serve our neighbors by providing the much-needed legal support that they deserve.
Services provided by the CJP include:
CRC’s Community Justice Program was launched in 2015 in response to the dearth of access to legal representation for low-income immigrants and long-time permanent residents in Westchester County. As an organization committed to serving our most vulnerable community members, CRC has seen all too closely the tragedy that families experience because they have no, or limited, legal counsel.
Our program began with the generosity of one pro bono attorney who supervised and worked with one CRC staff member to provide services that included legal counsel as well as self-advocacy training. Our small team made considerable efforts and worked diligently to serve as many clients as possible. In 2016, as political tensions surged, CRC continued to collaborate with other community organizations and to create innovative ways to expand its limited capacity. However, it was clear that this model could not meet the growing demand for services.
Thankfully, a recent grant from The Westchester Community Foundation, allowed CRC to hire a part-time attorney and to increase administrative support, delivering much needed legal aid to immigrants at a most particularly devastating time. Subsequently, as the need for legal services grew, local State Senator Shelley Mayer allocated $20,000 towards funding a full-time staff attorney, spurring local long-time supporters, Frank and Nancy Pierson, to donate to fulfill this goal. Recently, the Greg Miesner family has also donated to support the increased need for legal services as we strive for pathways to naturalization in this new administration.
With the Foundation’s support, and that of our local community, the Community Justice Program will continue to proudly serve our neighbors by providing the much-needed legal support that they deserve.
Services provided by the CJP include:
- Individualized assistance to clients currently in removal proceedings or eligible for immigration relief, in a broad of categories including SIJS, Asylum, U/T visas and cancellation of removal including representing individuals in immigration, family and federal district court;
- Direct representation of clients before immigration and state courts, and immigration agencies;
- Assisting with immigration clinics, Know-Your-Rights and other informational workshops to educate immigrant communities about immigration issues affecting their lives;
- Matching child clients with pro bono attorneys;
- Recruiting, training, and providing hands-on mentorship to pro bono attorneys representing individuals in immigration matters and related family law matters;
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of guidance materials, sample filings, and legal training presentations.
134 Center Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
914-835-1512 | 914-630-7022
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
914-835-1512 | 914-630-7022