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JFI Week in Review 5/25/20 - 5/29/20
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stice for Immigrants Colleagues,
Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.
¡Nuevo! Sección en español de la Semana en Revisión
Caridades Católicas de la Diócesis de Arlington organizó un seminario web Zoom para
más de 170 clientes de habla hispana, feligreses e individuos interesados para abordar
problemas críticos que afectan a la comunidad hispana durante la pandemia de coronavirus
el martes 19 de mayo. Por favor, vea nuestros recursos a continuación para ver la
video grabación del seminario web y obtener más información sobre la información
proporcionada durante el seminario web.
El seminario web cubrirá estos temas: ¿Qué es COVID-19? Los síntomas, tratamiento,
prevención; salud mental durante la pandemia; salud espiritual durante la pandemia;
preguntas sobre beneficios y ley de inmigración; preguntas y respuestas.
Recursos

* Presentaci [[link removed]]ó
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* Comunicado de Prensa sobre el Seminario Web [[link removed]]
* Video del Seminario Web [[link removed]]
Fondo de ayuda para inmigrantes
Si usted es un inmigrante que vive en California, puede haber asistencia especial
disponible para personas sin estatus legal que no califican para otros programas
federales. El proceso de inscripción comienza el 18 de mayo, y los fondos son limitados.
Es importante ponerse en contacto con una de las siguientes organizaciones de inmediato
para solicitar ayuda.
¿Qué es DRAI?
El proyecto de Asistencia para el Alivio de Desastres para Inmigrantes (DRAI) es
una ayuda de socorro de desastres financiada por el estado para inmigrantes adultos
indocumentados afectados por COVID-19. Un adulto indocumentado que califica puede
recibir $500 en asistencia directa, con un máximo de $1000 en asistencia por hogar.
¿Cómo empiezo la solicitud para el Programa DRAI?
Si usted es elegible para solicitar esta asistencia, debe comunicarse con una de
las agencias a continuación para llenar una solicitud.
¿Cómo sé si soy elegible para recibir DRAI?
Para aplicar usted debe de proporcionar información de que usted (1) e un adulto
indocumentado (persona mayor de 18 años); (2) demostrar que no son elegibles para
la asistencia federal COVID-19, como los pagos de estímulo fiscal de la Ley CARES
o los beneficios de desempleo por la pandemia; y, (3) han tenido dificultades por
causa del COVID-19.
¿Qué documentos necesito para solicitar DRAI?
Debe proporcionar información y documentos para verificar su identidad, domicilio
o dirección postal, y demostrar que han sido afectados por el COVID-19.
¿Recibir esta asistencia me hará un cargo público y afectará mi capacidad para solicitar
una tarjeta verde (es decir, estatus de residente permanente legal)?
Esta asistencia de socorro en caso de desastre no es una asistencia pública. El
gobierno federal no ha anunciado esta asistencia como un beneficio para la consideración
de cargos públicos. Sin embargo, el USCIS no ha emitido orientaciones específicas
relacionadas con esta asistencia. Si tiene preguntas sobre su estatus migratorio
y este proyecto de asistencia, consulte a un abogado de inmigración.
Estas organizaciones pueden proporcionar asistencia financiera para los inmigrantes
afectados por la crisis COVID-19:
CARECEN
(213) 315-2659
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Inglés y español
CHIRLA
(213) 201-8700
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inglés y español
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
(213) 241-8880
[link removed] [[link removed]]
Chinese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese, y ingles
San Bernardino Community Service Center
para Riverside y San Bernardino
(888) 444-0170
[link removed] [[link removed]]
inglés y español
TODEC Legal Center
para Riverside y San Bernardino
(888) 863-3291
[link removed] [[link removed]]
inglés y español
Para otras organizaciones que sirven a otros condados en California, por favor visite
[link removed] [[link removed]]
La Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigración puede ayudarle a dirigirlo a alimentos o recursos
de atención médica. Para obtener ayuda o preguntas, envíe un correo electr [mailto:[email protected]]ó
[mailto:[email protected]]nico [mailto:[email protected]].
Inmigración Y Su Parroquia: El Boletín Mensual de Mayo
En este enlace puede leer el boletín de mayo 2020 de Inmigraci [[link removed]]ó
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y su Parroquia [[link removed]]
envía por Pastoral Migratoria Nacional. La edición de mayo incluye materiales y
kits de herramientas en varios idiomas conectados a COVID-19. Además, el boletín
le ofrece recursos para para seguir reforzando su fe, como oraciones, videos, y
noticias sobre el apoyo de la iglesia a los inmigrantes. Para recibir Inmigración
y su Parroquia favor de registrarse usando este enlace [[link removed]].
¿Tiene actualizaciones o recursos en español que desea compartir? Favor de enviarlos
a Sarah Hoff [mailto:[email protected]] y nosotros los promovemos.
COVID-19 Policy Updates
Bishop Notes Contributions of All Immigrants and Refugees in the COVID-19 Response
Auxiliary Bishop Dorsonville of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. and the chairman
of the USCCB's Committee on Migration wrote in America Magazine [[link removed]]
on May 21st, about the important role that immigrants play as essential workers
by sustaining services during the pandemic. In the article, Bishop Dorsonville makes
the case for these workers to be recognized for their contributions and deemed essential
enough to remain in the country. Bishop Dorsonville's op-ed notes the work of the
#AllofUs [[link removed]]
campaign, of which USCCB/MRS is a founding member.
U.S. Bishops' Domestic Chairman Urges Care for the Poor and Vulnerable in Further
Consideration of COVID-19 Relief Legislation
On May 22nd, Archbishop Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the USCCB Committee
on Domestic Justice and Human Development, released a statement urging lawmakers
to remember the needs of the poor and vulnerable as they consider additional relief
packages related to the COVID-19 crisis. In his statement [[link removed]],
the Archbishop reminded lawmakers that "In this time of trial, it is important to
remember 'the reason for our hope.'"
Available on the JFI website is Our Migration-Related Asks for a possible COVID-19
Package #4 backgrounder [[link removed]]
and a backgrounder on the migration provisions in the
House HEROES Act [[link removed]].
U.S. Catholic Leaders Express Solidarity with Immigrant Detainees and those Incarcerated
Five USCCB committee chairmen and numerous other national Catholic leaders representing
Catholic organizations released a joint letter in response to the devastating impacts
of COVID-19 within U.S. prisons, jails, and detention centers. The May 19th Statement
of Solidarity: A Catholic Response to COVID-19 Behind Bars [[link removed]]
conveys a message of unity with "currently and formerly incarcerated and detained
individuals, their loved ones."
Appropriations Update
Congress had some hearings in February and March regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2021
appropriations for the migration-related bills of Commerce, Justice and Science;
Homeland Security; Labor, Health and Human Services and Education; and State and
Foreign Operations. Since then, it has focused largely on supplemental funding
to respond to COVID-19, with the House most recently passing the HEROES Act. The
Senate will hopefully soon develop its own COVID-19-related bill proposing further
funding. Congress will possibly be able to negotiate a compromise bill sometime
in June or late July.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that processes visas and adjudicates refugee
resettlement and asylum cases is reportedly [[link removed]]
facing a $1.2 billion shortfall for FY 2021, with a potential pending furlough of
up to 10,800 USCIS staff by mid-July. Ordinarily, USCIS is fee funded through immigration
application fees. With COVID-19 and other Administration policy and operational
decisions, fees have precipitously dropped off. The June COVID-19 bill will hopefully
provide an opportunity to judiciously address the USCIS shortfall. JFI will update
you as more information becomes available.
Census 2020 Update
The Census Bureau restarted operations on May 25th. The latest Census Bureau update
[[link removed]]
is available on their website. There is also a dedicated webpage to COVID-19 and
Get Out The Count [[link removed]].
Be sure to check out the main resource page [[link removed]]
for translated factsheets including customizable templates for each language that
you can edit and tailor for your audiences. There is also a page of compiled resources
for community partners [[link removed]].
Finally, learn more with our JFI resource on What You Need to Know about Information
and Data Sharing [[link removed]]
in the Census (en Espa [[link removed]]ñ
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[[link removed]]).
Please remember to complete your Census 2020 form!
Binary Choice
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has recently introduced a new policy that
would force detained migrant parents to choose between (1) separating from their
children by allowing them be released to family, sponsors or the custody of Department
of Health and Human Services as an unaccompanied child or (2) continue to face indefinite
detention together. To learn more about this new policy and some of the concerns
that we have with it, we have created a backgrounder [[link removed]]
that you can find at the JFI Website.
Novena for Migrants to Our Lady of Guadalupe
In a newly published Novena for Migrants to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bishop Vásquez
of the Diocese of Austin, Texas and Dr. Todd Scribner remind us that Catholics are
called to recognize the inherent dignity of all persons, especially those who most
need our help such as migrants, immigrants and refugees. The Novena is available
in both English and in Spanish. Please see the flyer below for more information
on ordering copies for your parish, local community, or for personal use.
Reminder on DACA
The Supreme Court decision on the DACA program may be issued any day. When the decision
is announced, we will have a JFI webinar at 2 PM Eastern on the day after the SCOTUS
decision is issued as well as resources ready for your use to advocate to protect
Dreamers. Please look for an email from us on the day of the decision.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities

* Monday Morning DACA Prayers - June 1, 2020 at 9:30 AM Eastern - This is a spiritual
space where folks share educational information about DACA and encourage people
to get engaged. This recurring event was co-created by Giovana Oaxaca of Network,
a JFI core member organization. Please RSVP [[link removed]]
to join the prayer.
* Diocese of Charleston: Bilingual Rosary to Pray for Dreamers - June 1, 2020 at
7 PM Eastern - With SCOTUS poised to rule on DACA, we pray for our young men and
women whose future will be touched by this decision. Please join us [[link removed]]
for this video rosary. Call Estela Landaverde, 571-723-7793, for more information.
* Refugee Council USA (RCUSA) Grassroots Advocacy Webinar - June 5, 2020 at Noon
Eastern - The next RCUSA grassroots advocacy webinar will include policy updates
on COVID-19 and refugees, World Refugee Day (WRD) actions and the forthcoming toolkit,
scheduling virtual in-district meetings, and the bipartisan resolution marking 40
years of the refugee program for WRD. Advanced registration required [[link removed]].
* Catholic Health Association (CHA) Virtual Assembly 2020 - June 8, 2020 at 2:30
PM Eastern - CHA members and supporters can register [[link removed]]to
attend this live stream gathering that will bring together our Catholic health ministry
in faith, hope and community.

* RCUSA Live Online Panel Discussion on Civic Engagement with Refugee Leaders from
Across the Country: Civic Engagement 2020 - June 8, 2020 at 1 PM Eastern - Refugee
leaders who are engaged in their communities at many different levels will share
their experiences and answer questions. Please register to attend [[link removed]]
by June 4th.

* Webinar for Refugee and Asylee Service Providers: Refugees' and Asylees' Right
to Work - June 11, 2020 at Noon Eastern - This free webinar will educate refugees,
asylees and the professionals working with them about workers' rights under the
anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and special
issues facing refugees and asylees. Representatives from the Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section will describe the
office's work when employers discriminate against people based on their national
origin or citizenship status. Attendees also will learn how to identify possible
discrimination. Registration required [[link removed]].
*
Pastoral Care Providers in Other Languages Needed (Seattle, WA) -
St. James Cathedral Immigrant Assistance helps immigrants in ESL and citizenship
tutoring, and are looking for people who are fluent in various languages to help
make monthly check-in phone calls to see how they are doing. They currently need
people fluent in Cambodian, Laotian, or Portuguese to call 1-2 people each. These
calls are informal, personal, and probably quite short. Contact Chris Koehler [mailto:[email protected]]
if you are interested.
In Solidarity,
Tony Cube
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