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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
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:
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 electrónico.
Inmigración Y Su Parroquia: El Boletín Mensual de Mayo
En este enlace puede leer el boletín de mayo 2020 de Inmigración y su Parroquia 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.
¿Tiene actualizaciones o recursos en español que desea compartir? Favor de enviarlos a Sarah Hoff 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 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 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, 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 and a backgrounder on the migration provisions in the
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 conveys a message of unity with "currently and formerly incarcerated and detained individuals, their loved ones."
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 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
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 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 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 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.
- Catholic Health Association (CHA) Virtual Assembly 2020 - June 8, 2020 at 2:30 PM Eastern - CHA members and supporters can register 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 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.
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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 if you are interested.
In Solidarity,
Tony Cube
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3211 Fourth Street, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 541-3165 Fax: (202) 722-8711
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