Service Categories: Immigration-Citizenship-Legal

Immigration, Citizenship & Legal

Health 4 All Kids

Beginning January 1, 2020, young adults up to age 26, no matter their immigration status, will be eligible for Medi-Cal Unlike restricted-scope Medi-Cal, children with full-scope Medi-Cal are able to get all covered services, including: annual checkups, regular doctor visits, vaccinations, mental health, and dental care. Many of these services are at no cost to the family.
For FREE and confidential legal and health information, like Medi-Cal eligibility rules, visit Health Consumer Alliance or call 888-804-3536 Multi-language:
Spanish
Key Words: Healthcare

Forms of Identification for Undocumented Immigrants

Alternative identification cards can enable immigrants to enjoy great benefits other residents also enjoy and they can help facilitate their abilities to cooperate with local law enforcement in resolving crimes and other safety concerns. Description of various types of ID available and accepted in different cities and states. Provided by the Catholic Legal Immigration Network.

Hmong Americans in the 2013 American Community Survey

The 2014 released American Community Survey (ACS) data do present insights into population growth, demographics, education and socioeconomic progress of Hmong Americans. The data provided in this article are from the Selected Population Profiles for the Hmong Alone Or in Any Combination category in the ACS. The U.S. California and Minnesota Hmong profiles are also included in this brief analysis. Key Words Asian, API, research

ITIN – The Facts about the Individual Tax Identification Number

The Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to ensure that people – including unauthorized immigrants – pay taxes even if they do not have a Social Security number and regardless of their immigration status.
ITINs allow the IRS to bring in billions of dollars the federal government otherwise would have no way of collecting. This fact sheet explains what ITINs are, who has them, and the purposes for which they are used. Key Words:

Detained, Deceived, and Deported: Experiences of Recently Deported Central American Families

May 18, 2016 Between February and May, 2016, the American Immigration Council interviewed eight individuals who were deported (or whose partners were deported) from the US after being detained in family detention facilities, during which time they came into contact with the CARA Pro Bono Project. These women (or in two of the cases, their partners) shared their experiences both describing what has happened to them and their children since returning to their country and recounting the detention and deportation process from the United States.

New American Economy (NAE)

The Partnership for a New American Economy brings together more than 500 Republican, Democratic, and Independent mayors and business leaders united in making the economic case for streamlining, modernizing, and rationalizing our immigration system. This site contains research, reports and multi-media information demonstrating the contributions of Immigrants to the US economy and the need for immigration reform. 2016 report on New Americans in San Jose and Santa Clara County Key Words: OIR, SJ, SCC, demographics, mapping, disaster

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice through defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education. Key Words: Human Rights, Know Your Rights Presentations, class action, unaccompanied children, DACA, Domestic Violence, representation Service Area: Washington State

Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation, Inc. (VIVO)

COVID-19 Update:
Coronavirus emergency relief information in Vietnamese

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VIVO is a nonprofit, community-based organization providing services to over 100,000 residents in Santa Clara and San Joaquin counties in Northern California. Our bilingual/bi-cultural services include: Senior Program, Youth & Family Programs, Health Education, English-as-a-Second Language, Computer Skills Training, Employment Placement, Citizenship Classes, Community Advocacy and more. Key Words: ESL, Asian, CBO, , API Offices in San Jose and Stockton, CA Multi-Language: Vietnamese

ILRC Community Resources for Immigrants

ILRC ‘s main focus is to educate and assist attorneys and legal advocates in their work to help immigrants. Unfortunately, we do not directly represent clients and we are not able to provide individual legal consultations. In an effort to ensure clients receive the assistance and guidance they may be seeking, we have developed this downloadable resource packet, which includes a contact Directory of low fee or free legal services for immigrants in San Francisco and Oakland Bay Area English and Spanish

Bay Area Community Health (prev Foothill Community Health Center)

BACH Medical and Dental Clinics ARE OPEN. Now offering Tele-health services. Drive through testing with referral from Provider.
Medical Services, Women’s Health, Dental, Counseling, Optometry, Mental Health, Vaccinations, Pediatric, Family Planning, Student Wellness. Sliding Fee: Low income, uninsured patients may qualify for subsidized (part-pay) discount fees depending on their income and number of dependents. Key Words: Clinic, Hospital,
No one is refused service because of lack of financial means to pay and offer everyone care based on a sliding fee scale. Multi-language: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Hindi, Farsi

Human Rights First

Asylum is a legal status that the U.S. government can grant to people who are at risk of harm in their home countries because of who they are because of their religion, political opinion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity, for example if the governments in their home countries will not protect them.
Those seeking asylum in the U.S. are more likely to be granted this form of protection if he or she is represented by a lawyer who understands the system. Our pro bono legal program matches good lawyers with asylum-seekers who would not otherwise be able to afford representation. We help people living in the greater Washington D.C., New York City, and Houston metropolitan areas Key Words: Immigration Law, Attorney, NYC

City of San Jose Hosts White House Regional Convening on New Americans

On April 1, 2016, the White House Regional Convening included more than 100 federal, state, and local officials along with service providers, the private sector, and local community leaders. One of several convenings held across the US, San Jose was selected to host the one-day event to help highlight the region’s efforts at welcoming and integrating immigrants from all over the world.

San Francisco Library ESL & Citizenship Resources

7/29/21 COVID-19 Update: LIBRARY RE-OPENINGS:
Due to ongoing staffing shortages, the Library will continue to offer limited library services after June 15. We thank you for your patience and support as we work to restore library services systemwide.

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Lists of local SF providers of ESL and Citizenship Assistance plus links to USCIS and practice materials. Multi-language site translation with explanatory videos. Languages:
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Immigrant Integration Toolkit for Grantmakers

Investing in Our Communities: Strategies for Immigrant Integration, published in 2006, is a succinct, easy-to-understand guide that draws on research and interviews with hundreds of foundation, community, business, and government leaders. It incorporates academic research as well as policy and community-based concerns into a resource that also can inform the work of practitioners in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors. Produced by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants & Refugees (GCIR)

East Bay Naturalization Collaboration (EBNATZ)

The East Bay Naturalization Collaborative is comprised of nine (9) legal services and community-based organizations, who have joined together to provide free and low cost naturalization and other immigration-related services to residents of the East Bay area. Key Words: citizenship, integration, API Languages:
Spanish, Farsi & Dari, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean & Other Asian Languages,

New Americans Campaign (NAC)

The New Americans Campaign is a nonpartisan, national network of legal-service providers, faith-based organizations, businesses, foundations and community leaders. We are streamlining access to naturalization services, so that greater numbers of qualified permanent residents take the critical step to becoming American citizens. The campaign is focused on assisting the 8 million lawful permanent residents who already qualify for citizenship.

Pacifica Institute – Silicon Valley Chapter

Pacifica Institute was established in 2003 as a non-profit organization by a group of Turkish-Americans. Pacifica Institute designs and executes projects covering social welfare, education, poverty, and conflict resolution issues in collaboration with scholars, activists, artists, politicians, and religious leaders-communities. The Pacifica Institute has a proven track record of working within and across communities. Key Words: RIF @Pacifica_Ins

Mexican Consulate in San Jose

The Mexican Consulate provides services, resources and protection for Mexican Citizens. The San Jose Consulate covers the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito. Services might include: help with documents, translation, interpreter, insurance, legal, emergency assistance, communications and more. Language: Spanish, Indigineous languages

Benefits Application – California State

CA e-benefits Website connects you to applications for Medi-Cal, County Medical Services Program (CMSP), CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) and California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) benefits in California.. Key Words: Healthcare, Housing, Employment Assistance, Multi-language: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Hmong, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese

IAmerica

iAmerica is a national campaign driven by diverse organizations, created to offer informational tools and interactive opportunities for immigrants and their families to become full participants in our nation’s democracy.
The website is a centralized platform with accessible and credible essential services and information for immigrant families. Key Words: DACA, Haitian TPS, Collaborative, Immigration Legal, Citizenship, Know Your Rights

Immigration Advocates Network (IAN)

The IAN is a collaborative effort of leading immigrants’ rights organizations designed to increase access to justice for low-income immigrants and strengthen the capacity of organizations serving them. The IAN Non-Profit Resource Center provides an assortment of free, easily accessible and comprehensive online resources and tools. Key Words: Legal Library, Listserv, Podcasts, Professional Training, Calendar, Alerts, Membership

ASISTA

ASISTA seeks to enhance the security, independence, and full participation in society of immigrant and refugee survivors of gender-based violence by promoting integrated holistic approaches and educating those whose actions and attitudes affect women who experience violence. Provides comprehensive, cutting edge technical assistance and resources to those assisting non-citizen survivors of violence in the immigration law arena. Trains lawyers, domestic violence and sexual assault advocates, law enforcement personnel, and civil and criminal court judges. Key Words: U-Visa, T-Visa, Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Workplace Violence, Mental Health Multi-Language: Spanish

Amigos de Guadalupe

Casework, financial assistance, food, safe parking at multiple locations, DACA Renewal. Rental Assistance and Homelessness Prevention System (HPS).
Amigos addresses inequities through community organizing and advocacy, direct social service. and education: including legal clinics, family based petitions, Citizenship applications, DACA Renewals. Know Your Rights workshops, emergency family plans, after-school and summer programming for young children /youth, and college scholarships Call (408) 341-6080 for more information. Immigrant friendly. Safety Net Member Key Words: KYR, Financial Aid, Undocumented, Immigration, RRN Multi-language: Spanish Key Words:

Step Forward Foundation

Services: Low cost immigration representation to families and victims of violence. Our services include legal counseling on eligibility for immigration benefits, as well as full scope representation for social justice and family based petitions. Free legal clinics every Monday and Wednesday in Morgan Hill. Advice to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Appointment Necessary. BIA Accredited Non-Profit Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Legal, VAR

OneJustice Pro-Bono Non-Profit Legal Asst

OneJustice was founded on a belief that lawyers and law students could be heroes by using their skills to bring equal justice to Californians in need. OneJustice continues to build a network, working with law schools and students, the private sector, and legal services nonprofits. OneJustice brings together resources on nonprofit management topics, including articles and sample policies, for the nonprofit legal organizations. Key Words:

AMURT

AMURT’s mission is to help improve the quality of life for the poor and disadvantaged people of the world, and those affected by calamity and conflict. We encourage and enable individuals and communities to harness their own resources for securing the basic necessities of life and for gaining greater economic, social and spiritual fulfillment, while honoring their customs, language, and religious beliefs. Key Words: Refugee

El Concilio

El Concilio is a non-profit community based organization whose goal is to create self-sufficiency through counseling, referrals and education. El Concilio believes that persons empowered to help themselves become significant assets to the community at large. Services are offered to infants, youths, adults, families and seniors. Offices in Lodi, Tracy, Modesto, and Stockton, CA. Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Latino, Mexican, immigrant, farmworker, advocacy, DACA, DAPA

Archive – 2016 California Laws Protecting & Providing Humanitarian Relief for Immigrant Youth

On January 1, 2016 two new California Laws Protecting & Providing Humanitarian Relief for Immigrant Youth took effect. AB 899 is a new law that clarifies that California law does not permit the automatic sharing of confidential information from juvenile court proceedings with any federal official, including immigration officials. AB 900 is a new California law that will provide better support and protection for unaccompanied, undocumented youth between the ages of 18 and 20 in California. Key Words: LEGAL

Voto Latino

Voto Latino is a pioneering civic media organization that seeks to transform America by recognizing Latinos innate leadership. Register to vote on site and also receive e-mail alerts with elections dates. We provide culturally relevant programs that engage, educate and empower Latinos to be agents of change. Together, we aim to build a stronger and more inclusive democracy. Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Vote, voting, :

Citizenship Works

Citizenshipworks provides free on-line assistance that helps you become a U.S. citizen, step-by-step. Citizenshipworks is a collaboration between the Immigration Advocates Network, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, and Pro Bono Net. We aim to make the immigration system accessible everyone through user-friendly technology, plain language legal information, and a national network of nonprofit immigration service providers. Multi-language:
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USA Hello

An online center for information and education for refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants and welcoming communities.
USAHello has free classes in many languages. Our classes prepare you for the GED® tests and for the US citizenship test.
Extensive information on Life in America, US Culture, Diversity, Laws, etc.

PARS Equality Center

Afghan Refugee Update – Use this form to request a consultation for legal assistance: Pars Equality Center Legal Assistance for Afghan Refugees
If you have a family member who needs assistance in Afghanistan, use this form to request help for someone in Afghanistan Legal assistance for individuals in Afghanistan
Please contact our Immigration Services by calling 408-261-6405 (San Jose Office) or emailing immigration@parsequalitycenter.org. You will be given instructions within 24-48 business hours to secure a consultation. Key Words: Iranian, Persian, refugees, asylees, Member of SCC Refugee and Immigrant Forum (RIF) Multi-Language: Armenian, Assyrian, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Pashto, Spanish Key Words: RIF

Bay Area Legal Aid

COVID-19 Update: BAYLEGAL is still helping through remote service with Phased Return to In-Person Office Hours

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Free civil legal services that help overcome legal barriers to life’s basics. Serving children, disadvantaged families, frail seniors, domestic violence survivors and persons with disabilities. Immigration services include SIJS Adjustments and U-Visas. Unaccompanied Minors. BIA Accredited Non-Profit Legal LEGAL ADVICE LINE 800-551-5554 Multi-Language: Cantonese Chinese, English, Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese Serving Santa Clara County|
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SCC OIR List

Welcome to the United States – Updated 9/22/23

9/22/23   USCIS has updated the publication, Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants. The guide contains practical information to help new immigrants settle into everyday life in the United States, including how to find a place to live, how to get a Social Security number and how the U.S. system of government works. Available in 14 languages: | English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese Traditional | Chinese Simplified | French | Haitian Creole | Korean | Portuguese | Russian | Somali | Tagalog | Urdu | Vietnamese |

USCIS Launches Facebook & New Blog in Spanish//

2015. USCIS strengthened its commitment to the Spanish-speaking community by launching USCIS Facebook in Spanish and the new home of the Spanish blog, Previous Spanish postings from the English blog site will be moved to USCIS Spanish Blog Archive
The Spanish Facebook blog will contain new, original content exclusively in Spanish. The goal is to share general USCIS related news and information as well as unique stories and news for our Hispanic community.

Stop Notario Fraud

2015. Resources and information from AILA for victims of dishonest immigration consultants often known as “notarios.” Immigration consultants, notaries public, and notarios cannot represent you in the immigration process.

Modern Language Association (MLA)

2021. The MLA Language Map is for students, teachers, and anyone interested in learning about the linguistic and cultural composition of the United States. The Language Map uses aggregated data from the 2006 & 10 American Community Survey (ACS) to display the locations and numbers of speakers of thirty languages commonly spoken in the United States. The Language Map Data Center provides information about over three hundred languages spoken in the United States.

Citizenship Matters

Jul 25, 2014. Published by Program for Environmental And Regional Equity / Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration – This report released by the Center for American Progress and the Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration at USC details just how important the actions of politicians on these pressing matters are to one of the fastest-growing segments of the electorate: the children of immigrants. Key Words: Vote

What’s at Stake for the State – USC CSII Study

May 2013. CSII report paints a multi-hued picture of the state’s 2.6 million unauthorized Californians, providing data at the state and regional levels on their demographics, their potential income gains, and how to make the most of their authorization. The report also estimated the economic benefit of legalization and naturalization for undocumented Californians by state and region. Key Words: citizenship, integration, demographics

Relief Available to Customers Affected by Disasters or Extreme Situations

When requested, the USCIS may offer immigration relief measures to people affected by natural catastrophes and other extreme situations. These might include Extensions & Changes of Status, document replacement, fee waiver, or Employment Authorization. For more information call the National Customer Service Center at 800-375-5283. Spanish

Archive – More Mexicans Leaving Than Coming to the U.S.

Nov. 2015. A majority of the 1 million who left the U.S. for Mexico between 2009 and 2014 left of their own accord, according to the Mexican government’s ENADID survey data. The Mexican survey also showed that six in ten (61%) return migrants (those who reported they had been living in the U.S. five years earlier but as of 2014 were back in Mexico) cited family reunification as the main reason for their return. By comparison, 14% of Mexico’s return migrants said the reason for their return was deportation from the U.S.

Citizenship-A Wise Investment for Cities.pdf

This 2014 report represents the first stage in what will be an ongoing research effort by C4C (Cities for Citizenship) to analyze the social and economic benefits of increased naturalization to immigrant families and local economies. The initial assessment examines the economic benefits of naturalization for Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York, with the understanding that similar benefits are achievable in other metropolitan areas. Key Words: Immigrant integration,

Receiving Communities Toolkit – Immigrant Integration

The Receiving Communities Toolkit focuses on communities where new immigrants have made their homes, helping neighbors build relationships through trust and understanding. The toolkit draws upon and highlights a growing body of promising yet often little-known efforts that successfully bridge divides between immigrants and longer-term residents in receiving communities across the country, the communities where newcomers settle.

Bridging Borders In Silicon Valley Summit On Immigrant Needs And Contributions

The findings, results, and conclusions in this final report are the product of the hundreds of participants from state, county, and local governments, from educational institutions and schools, from non-profit agencies and religious institutions, from unions and community organizations, from business owners and ethnic chambers of commerce, and from immigrants and US-born citizens. Published In 2001 by the Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations, Key Words: SCC, Research

Knowledge of Immigrant Nationalities (KIN)

From July 1999 to June 2001 Santa Clara County conducted the most extensive assessment of the human needs of immigrants of any County in the US, Over 500 individuals: researchers, community members, university professors, social workers, non-profit agencies, county experts and activists were involved. Results from focus groups from SCC’s 16 largest ethnic populations in 2000 were summarized in two publications: Bridging Borders in Silicon Valley and KIN: Knowledge of Immigrant Nationalities. Key Words: Bosnia, Cambodia, China, El Salvador, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, Philippines, Russia, Somalia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnamese

An Analysis of Unauthorized Immigrants in the United States by Country and Region of Birth

2015. This Migration Policy report describes trends in the origins of the unauthorized population since 1990, offering estimates for top states and counties of residence by country or region of origin. It also provides estimates for how many members of each origin group are potentially eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, finding application rates vary significantly across national origins. Key Word: Research, Demographics

USCIS Multi-language Citizenship and Immigration Information

This page offers information in several languages on a variety of topics such as citizenship, Green Cards, employee verification, biometrics, how to report fraud and avoid immigration scams, and humanitarian programs. Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Chamorro, Chinese, French, German, Haiti Creole, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Palauan, Polish, Russian, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese

Women’sLaw.org

Plain-language legal information for victims of abuse. In 2001, the website was launched to provide state-specific legal information and resources for survivors of domestic violence.  Confidential Email Hotline to offer direct support to survivors, their advocates, friends and family members. WomensLaw is not just for women. We serve and support all survivors, no matter their sex or gender.
Multi-language: Spanish

Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR)

GCIR works with a growing network of member foundations, as well as the greater philanthropic community, on a wide range of immigration and immigrant integration issues, including education, health, employment, civic participation, racial and economic justice, and other concerns affecting immigrant children, youth, and families. Large library of resources and publications.

Disaster Preparedness In Migrant Communities – A Manual for First Responders

This 2013 manual shares the lessons learned from the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS). Newcomers – the collective term for immigrants, refugees, migrants, asylum seekers, and unaccompanied children – are in most ways like everyone else when disaster strikes a community. They need things like shelter and security, food and water, medical care, and an opportunity to quickly get back to earning a living. However, newcomers have unique issues during times of crisis. Some, if not addressed, can have disastrous results.

Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley (AACC-SV) Amaan

2017 the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley (AACC-SV) launched the AMAAN Charitable Foundation to serve Refugees. Arab American Cultural, Artistic and Social programs Community outreach to the 28,000 Americans of Arab decent in Santa Clara County Promoting, conducting and sponsoring Cultural and Artistic events in the service of the Arab American community in SCC. Multi-language: Arabic Member RIF, Refugee & Immigrant Forum, SCC Language Bank

Refugee & Immigrant Transitions (RIT)

We hire qualified teachers, assess students using the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS), and develop our curriculum to meet the needs of the newcomer student population.  The Women’s Initiative
is based on RT’s innovative parent/tot class, which focuses on education for both mothers and their preschool-aged children. The class includes multilingual, culturally sensitive assistance by female community leaders. These leaders, as well as the childcare assistants, are hired from within the communities that we serve, which include forcibly displaced populations from Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen. Office in Oakland, Alameda County. Key Words: ESL, RIF, education

SCC OIR (Office of Immigrant Relations)

The OIR and the Division of Equity & Social Justice (DESJ) continue to help SCC immigrants and refugees access services and resources, obtain the necessary education and training, qualify for employment, integration and civic participation. Programs include the Immigration and Citizenship, advocacy, promotion of diversity and cultural understanding, and community forums. Sponsor of the ImmigrantInfo.org website Key Words: RIF Multi-language: Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog

A New America

COVID-19 Update: During this extraordinary time, AnewAmerica is committed to working with our team, clients, small businesses, partners and supporters to work through the current situation and help our entrepreneurs and small business owners to mitigate the impacts of the COVID 19 virus (Coronavirus). We will be using remote tools during this time to work with clients.

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Working with traditionally challenged communities, which include new Americans (new citizens, refugees and immigrants), women, minorities and low to moderate income households, to empower them to make  their American dream a reality while contributing to the economic growth and social capital of their communities. Offices in Berkeley, San Jose and Oakland, CA Key Words: Education, Immigrant Integration, IDA, Individual Development Accounts,

San Jose Public Library System (SJPL)

All 27 SJPL branches are open again for limited services. Library resources are still available online, 24/7. Free Library Cards for Santa Clara County Residents (any immigration status). Online Application Spanish Vietnamese Chinese Multi-language books, periodicals, videos, ESL Conversation Clubs, Citizenship Resources, Tutoring, Partners in Reading, Literacy, Immigration Legal Asst. Free WiFi Hotspots to borrow Educational Videos in: Spanish | Vietnamese | Chinese | Key Words: Education, Communication

Los Gatos Library

Online services such as e-books through Cloud Library and e-magazines through Flipster are available. If you need a Library account to access these services, please email us at library@losgatosca.gov and we will happily create a new account for you.
Free Library Cards for Santa Clara County Residents (any immigration status). Multi-language books, periodicals, videos, ESL Conversation Clubs, Citizenship Resources, ProCitizen Test Practice Literacy, Immigration Legal Asst.

Sunnyvale Library

Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks, streaming movies, music, and more – the Library’s digital collections are available 24/7 from our Downloads and Streaming and Online Databases webpages.
Ask us – Library staff are available to respond to questions by phone or via email on weekdays. Leave a voicemail at 408-730-7300
Free Library Cards for Santa Clara County Residents (any immigration status). Multi-language books, periodicals, videos, ESL Conversation Clubs, Citizenship Resources, Literacy, Immigration Legal Asst.

Resources for the Hindu American community

Specifically tailored to the issues the Hindu American community may face with regard to religious freedom in schools, workplace, the justice system, housing, Also information on Hate Crimes, Temple security, COVID-19 issues, and basic, introductory information regarding rights, responsibilities and duties as citizens or legal residents of the U.S.
Hindu Holidays
Key Words: KYR, Know Your Rights, Indian

Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley (JFSSV)

JFS SV is a non-profit agency that provides quality social, vocational, senior, counseling, refugee resettlement, immigration and citizenship services. Clients are served without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, or ability to pay. Vocaational ESL classes and multi-language services are available in: Assyrian, Farsi, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Turkish and Ukranian. Member RIF, Refugee & Immigrant Forum Key Words: Ethnic, immigrant integration, Afghan

DCARA Deaf Multicultural Program

COVID-19 Update Videos
with Information on current county guidelines, COVID-19 testing sites, curfews, unemployment benefits, community resources, and more, DCARA will remain open to the public.
Communication Aid Card for the Deaf
Call our office (510-343-6670) for immediate services. Check our website and social media for updates
If there are any further questions, please email hotline@dcara.org
It is DCARA’s goal to enhance Deaf Culture within the Deaf ethnic communities by offering services that emphasize community education, and provide socialization opportunities that will enrich the quality of life for these individuals and their families. ASL Classes for Deaf Immigrants, Immigration Advocacy, Education, Counseling, Information & Referral Key Words: American Sign Language

Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC)

FBANC provides mentoring and scholarships for Filipino law students, social events, legal clinics for immigrants, job postings, networking and more for members.
FBANC hotline for help completing EDD forms including Unemployment, State Disability and Paid Family Leave (415) 484-2209. Options for Undocumented.
Facebook
Multi-Language: Tagalog, Spanish, Illocano, Cebuano, Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean,
Key Words: Asian, API, Education, Scholarships, Financial Aid, KYR, Know Your Rights, Tenants

Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA)

IRUSA conducts numerous humanitarian programs in the US and around the world, including food aid, women’s programs, education, disaster relief, health, and more. In partnership with the American Red Cross,, IRUSA offers free training to disaster volunteers and assists refugees in local communities. As a member of NVOAD, IRUSA responds to major disasters sending volunteers and resources. Key Words: Muslim, FBO, INTERNATIONAL

National Alzheimers Association

Alzheimers Association 24-hour helpline 1.800.272.3900 info@alz.org Multi-Language: Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese , English, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, , Nepali, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese

Refugee Health Information Network (rhin)

RHIN is a national collaborative partnership that has created a database of quality multilingual, public health resources for those providing care to resettled refugees and asylees. Resources include Health education materials in various languages and formats (brochures, fact sheets, videos), Provider tools (including information on refugee populations and cultures), and information on Emergency Preparedness and Response for vulnerable populations.

Tools to Avoid Scammers

The USCIS wants to combat immigration services scams by equipping applicants, legal service providers and community-based organizations with the knowledge and tools they need to detect and protect themselves from dishonest practices. Links to information about how to find authorized legal immigration help, common scams and where to report them. | Spanish |

University of Houston Center for Immigration Research

Research from UH and other local institutions, focused on the examination of immigration trends and related international and national immigration policy. The Center serves as a resource for immigration data for local institutions, organizations and policy-makers involved with the settlement and incorporation of America’s “new immigrants” into their communities. Key Words: Collaboration, Immigrant Integration,

Korean American Community Services – Silicon Valley

Even through this challenging time, KACS is still open to provide essential services including Social Services, our Senior Nutrition Program, and other vital services for our vulnerable community. If you can help our community and families who a re in the greatest needs, please contact Eunice Chun, echun012@kacssv.org to find ways to help the most vulnerable during this time.
KACS of Silicon Valley provides social, educational, and cultural services for the Korean American community. KACS is dedicated to assisting the elderly, low-income individuals and families, recent immigrants and youth. Information & Referral, Citizenship Assistance in English and Korean, Translation, Counseling, Senior transportation, youth tutoring, Senior lunch Monday – Friday. Multi-language: Korean Key Words: Immigrant integration, Asian, food, nutrition, API

Immigrants Rising (previously Educators For Fair Consideration (E4FC)

Immigrants Rising works to empower undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal scholarships, outreach presentations, educational guides and resource links. Immigrants Rising also provides resources, knowledge and financial support for immigrant entrepreneurs, regardless of legal status, at any stage of their journey. Key Words: DACA, Dreamers, undocumented, financial aid, SF Bay Area, SCC,
Educational resources that don’t require proof of citizenship or immigration status:
2022 Undergraduate Scholarships |
2022 Undergraduate Fellowships |
2022 Graduate Scholarships |
2022 Graduate Fellowships

Upwardly Global

Highly qualified immigrant professionals want to rebuild their careers here in the U.S., but they’re not familiar with the American way to job search. We are a nonprofit organization that helps highly-skilled immigrants, refugees and asylees reclaim their careers here in the United States and helps American employers discover and understand this hidden talent pool. Professional Licensing Guides |
Offices in San Francisco and San Jose, CA English Flyer | Spanish Flyer | Russian Flyer | Chinese Flyer | Portuguese Flyer | Key Words: Employment, Career, Professional, RIF

Boat People SOS (BPSOS)

From the boat people exodus to Hurricane Katrina to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill, BPSOS has earned the trust and respect of the people and among stakeholders for its ability to respond in times of crisis and to provide long-term solutions to social issues. Today BPSOS focuses its domestic operation in: direct services, Immigration/Citizenship, Domestic Violence, Seniors, Survivors, anti-trafficking, youth, occupational safety, advocacy, community development and organizing, research, and media. Offices in: Southern California, TX, VA, GE, DE and Southeast Asia. Multi-Language: Vietnamese, Asian International Key Words: Disaster Relief

Red Cross / Red Crescent Family Reunification

The ICRC, American Red Cross (ARC) and Red Crescent Societies work together around the world to locate people and put them back into contact with their relatives. This work includes looking for family members, restoring contact, reuniting families and seeking to clarify the fate of those who remain missing.
The help line (1-844-782-9441) was activated and ready to receive calls from across the US.

Momentum’s Immigrant Women Program (IWP )

IWP is a national leader in understanding and addressing the unique challenges confronting immigrant women. IWP trains advocates, service providers, and law enforcement personnel working with immigrant women on the rights of immigrant victims of violence, domestic abuse, exploitation and sexual assault.
Eradicating Longstanding Disparities: A Gender Equality Agenda for Lawmakers for the Post-COVID-19 World

Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services (LIRS)

LIRS works with migrants and refugees and many partners in service to resettle refugees through a network of 28 local organizations in 26 states. 16 of those organizations also provide immigration legal services. Asylum seekers, survivors of torture and other migrants impacted by detention are served through 23 partners providing legal and social services including visitation ministry. In addition, we work directly with eight foster care programs at the state level to provide family reunification and foster care services for unaccompanied refugee and immigrant children.

Migration Information

Provides data from numerous global organizations and governments and global analysis of international migration and refugee trends. A unique, online resource, the Source offers useful tools, vital data, and essential facts on the movement of people worldwide.

211 National Directory

National 211 provides links to free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more. You can call or search on line for resources in hundreds of counties across the country. Multi-language: Key Words: I&R, Info

La Raza Centro Legal

A nonprofit organization established in 1968 to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life opportunities for Latinos. Site features information on Resources in Immigration Law, Housing Law, Senior Law and Workers Rights, Member of e-immigrate.us Office in San Francisco serving Bay Area Spanish