Catholic Charities Legal Services Archdiocese of Miami Inc
Programs
Cuban/Haitian Entrant Services
Cuban/Haitian Entrant Program - CCLS provides services to Cuban/ Haitian nationals to gain work authorization, legal residency and utltimately put them on a path towards citizenship. The purpose of the program is to assist refugees to achieve economic self-sufficiency and social adjustment within the shortest possible time after their arrival in the United States. In 2021, we provided 884 services for 639 new clients under this program.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$446.9KLegal Orientation/Detention Program
Legal Orientation/Detention Program - CCLS educates detainees in their immigration and legal rights. The program strives to educate immigrants that are detained so they can be prepared to represent themselves should the need arise. CCLS provides 1)US immigration laws orientation to detainees both individually and in small groups, 2)workshops which assist unrepresented detainees in helping themselves in pursuing legal relief, including collecting legal documents and preparing papers, and 3) recruitment, training and mentoring to pro bono attorneys to represent detainees. Building on the expertise of program, CCLS provides pro bono representation to detainees found to be mentally incompetent to represent themselves in removal proceedings.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$620.1KNaturalization Program
Naturalization Program - Presentations are presented at adult education centers on the naturalization application process. Application workshops and referrals to probono attorneys are provided. Additionally, CCLS provides a computer lab where naturalization applicants are able to complete their own naturalization applications using an online software product. CCLS worked collaboratively with partners to host a virtual citizenship clinic to assist eligible lawful permanent residents apply for naturalization.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$172.7K
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