After fleeing Cameroon for her personal safety, Claris sought asylum in the U.S. HIAS helped her win her asylum case and get a green card, but Claris’ children were still back in Cameroon. After 6 years, she finally got approval for them to come and join her, at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
HIAS’ Legal Services for Asylum Seekers in the U.S.
As refugees’ access to protection is increasingly restricted, HIAS’ U.S. legal program seeks to safeguard and increase rights for asylum seekers and other displaced people upon their arrival to the U.S. and throughout their journey to citizenship.
Guided by our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides services to all income-eligible immigrants in need of assistance, regardless of their national, ethnic, or religious background.
Resources
Resource Guide for Asylum Seekers in the DMV
(French / Spanish / Russian / Ukrainian)
DMV Resource Guide (French / Spanish / Russian / Ukrainian [NEED])
Benefits Available in NYC — RIF Asylum Support
Family Care Affordable Healthcare Coverage
New Jersey Emergency Rental Assistance Programs: COVID-19 Rent Relief Resources
Mayor Adams Gives New Yorkers Ability To Use City-Funded Rental Assistance Vouchers Across New York
New York State Department of Labor Workforce Development Team
The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) Workforce Development Team is connecting New Yorkers withjob opportunities. Here are the key highlights:
-The DOL helps New Yorkers prepare for and connect to jobs across New York City, in every sector of the economy. Many jobs require minimal (or no) English skills and are in sectors (construction, food service, and home health care) that hire large numbers of immigrants.
-Career services, such as resume preparation and vocational training, are offered virtually and at 95 Career Centers state-wide including 2 in Manhattan one downtown (199 Church Street, 3rd Floor) and one in Harlem (215 West 125th Street 6th Floor).
-All services offered by the DOL are free of charge, with translation services available for those in need.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Melissa regarding Career Services or Kelly regarding business partnerships.
If you have authorization to work in the United States and are interested in having a career counselor from the New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) get in touch with you about job opportunities, please complete this form.
Looking for information on other ways the NYSDOL can help you find work? Use the links below:
-Visit a Career Center –English/Spanish
-Access Career Info Online –English
-Attend a Virtual Career Fair –English
-April Recruiting Events –English/Spanish
Are you interested in hiring employees who have work authorization? The NYS Department of Labor will do the recruiting for you – for free! Take the first step by filling out this form.
Scholarships for Immigrants and Refugees
Transfer School Credits to the US
Asylum Seeker Employment Efforts
DMV Resource Guide (French / Spanish / Russian / Ukrainian)
A Guide To Money In the USA For Immigrants
Navigating Personal Finance and Avoiding Scams: Tips for Refugee Service Providers
Cultural Orientation Financial Literacy Unit
Financial Assistance, Education, & Empowerment
Financial Literacy for Immigrants & Refugees
Financial Literacy Resource Guide
Financial Literacy for New Americans
Supplemental Lesson Plan on Money Management
Resource Collection: Financial Empowerment for Refugees and Newcomers
