USCIS seeking comments: Fee waivers for low-income clients

USCIS are seeking comments from the public on the newly developed Form I-912 (Request for an Individual Fee Waiver).The 60-day public comment period is open until September 13, 2010.

Please visitregulations.gov to find the form and instructions or click on the link:http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#docketDetail?R=USCIS-2010-0008

What can you do to help immigration reform?

1. Reach out to your local Irish Center to find out what is happening in your community.
2. Go to the We March for America: Change Takes Courage website for more information on the rally in Washington DC on March 21.
3. Send a “Justice for Immigrants” postcard to Congress
4. Join Faith communities who are rallying for a just solution for immigrants via their March for America in Washington DC on March 21st.
5. Endorse the Campaign to Reform Immigration For America.

“We March for America” to rally DC on March 21

There is an ever-narrowing window for Congress to pass fair immigration reform prior to the mid term elections.

In the Senate, conversations continue between Senator Schumer (D-NY) and Graham (R-SC) about the content of legislation, and efforts continue to draw other Republicans in to the conversation.  However, little progress has been made since last fall.

The “We March for America” rally in DC on March 21st is gaining momentum with tens of thousands of immigrants expected from all over the country. Irish immigrants from the Irish Centers/groups in Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and New York are organizing to make sure that the Irish immigrant community is represented. Contact your local Irish Center to see if they are organizing transportation.

Why march? ReformImmigrationforAmerica.org has more.

Be Counted in 2010

Every 10 years the U.S. conducts a census that aims to count everyone who is living in the United States regardless of their legal status or citizenship. The census data is used to inform policy decisions and determine allocation of funding for public projects.

To ensure that funds are allocated where they are needed it is important to ensure that everyone is counted. Non-profit organizations will play an important role in ensuring that immigrants who may be reluctant to come forward are included in 2010. Organizations can keep up with the latest census news and access helpful resources to help them to engage their community in the count by signing up with their Regional Census Office at www.NonprofitsCount.org