Immigrant Services Network of Austin

2nd Annual Citizenship Event to be held in October 2011!

isnaustin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:30:21 +0000

The Immigrant Services Network is proud to present the Second Annual Citizenship Event!

On October 2011, join us at the ACC Riverside Campus to learn about the process of obtaining citizenship, watch a live swearing-in ceremony, and find resources at an Immigrant Services Fair!

To see event details, download flyers, and view the press release, visit the Events page.

Family Safety Planning Toolkit for Enforcement Preparedness (Spanish)

isnaustin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:00:55 +0000

Formulario de Planificacion de Seguridad de Familia.

PDF file for the Family Safe Planning Toolkit for Enforcement Preparedness (Spanish Version). Click here to download.

Travis County Commissioners Court Resolution

isnaustin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:07:31 +0000

WHEREAS, between 1990 and 2008, Travis County has experienced a 305% increase in its foreign-born population;

WHEREAS, approximately 182,700 foreign-born individuals live in Travis County, comprising 18% of the county population, and only a little over one-quarter (27%) have United States citizenship status,

WHEREAS. United States citizenship has many tangible benefits for our neighbors and community;

WHEREAS, immigrants face a number of challenges with the Federal System of applying for citizenship, including overcoming language barriers and difficulty with the paperwork process, financial cost, lack of access to legal services, and adminstrative backlogs;

WHEREAS, the Immigrant Services Network of Austin (ISNA) is holding the first ever Citizenship Awareness and Screening Event (CASE) on September 18, 2010 to screen, educate and inform 600 Travis County residents about citizenship, and

WHEREAS, Travis County encourages those who are not citizenships to complete their quest for the American dream by becoming a citizenship of the United States of America.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010 AS

“CITIZENSHIP AWARENESS MONTH”

IN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND ENCOURAGE ALL OUR RESIDENTS TO INCREASE THEIR AWARENESS OF CITIZENSHIP BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE THE APPRECIATION OF AND APPLICATION FOR CITIZENSHIP IN OUR COMMUNITY.

SIGNED AND ENTERED THIS 7th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2010.

CLICK HERE FOR PDF

Free Citizenship Screening a Success

isnaustin — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:11:41 +0000

News 8 Austin Article:

Citizenship seekers get help in becoming Americans

By: Bonnie Gonzalez

A large graphic of the United States is projected onto a screen. Over the intercom, a narrator’s voice said “Every year many people come to the United States from all over the world. Most of you can apply to become U.S. citizens after living in the United States for five years.”

During the first session, a crowd of at least 100 had their eyes fixed on the screen. They watched inside a room at the Austin Community College Eastview Campus and learned about the citizenship process. It was a screening event put on by the Immigrant Services Network of Austin.

“Here we not only have the information for how to obtain citizenship, but they can have immediate referrals to organizations that can help them,” Event co-chair Anna Paola Ferate-Soto said.

It was a one stop shop to help immigrants cut through the red tape of becoming a citizen. They even got study material for the naturalization test.

Shaila Abdullah wished she had a seminar like this when she went down the road to becoming an American. She came here from Pakistan more than 10 years ago.

“It’s a great country to be in. You know, you can practice both of your cultures, and we are trying to give our both Pakistani and American culture to our daughter,” Abdullah said.

Abdullah said that was the reason she attended the event. Her daughter Aanyah was recognized for her interpretation of America through a painting and short essay.

“It’s amazing to watch her development unfold in this culture. It is amazing because you can do anything here,” Abdullah said.

It’s a culture others hope to be a part of as well.

This was the first time the Immigrant Services Network of Austin brought agencies together for the event.

It was a pilot project but organizers hope to host another one next year.

Source: http://www.news8austin.com/content/headlines/274167/citizenship-seekers-get-help-in-becoming-americans

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Family Safety Planning Toolkit for Enforcement Preparedness (English)

isnaustin — Tue, 18 May 2010 16:18:22 +0000

PDF file for the Family Safe Planning Toolkit for Enforcement Preparedness (English Version). Click here to download.

A Community Profile

isnaustin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:36:22 +0000

Spring 2010.
An Updated Demographic Profile of Immigrants in Travis County

A brief document providing a current update to some of the
demographic information examined and analyzed in the Travis County
Immigrant Assessment completed in 2006 – 2007.

Right click here and Save Target As to download the pdf for print.

Immigration Legal Services Capacity Inventory

isnaustin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:06:43 +0000

Immigration Legal Services Capacity Inventory
Right click here and Save Target As to download the pdf for print.

April 7th, 2010 Agenda

isnaustin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:02:08 +0000

MEETING AGENDA
Immigrant Services Network of Austin
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Palm Square

10:30 Welcome and Steering Committee Updates
1. Travis County Commissioners Court informational presentation – Afternoon of April 22nd (Granger Building, 314 W. 11th Street). ISNA members are invited to attend to show support.
2. Steering Committee Elections next month – three spots are open. If you are interested, give your name to Chris.
3. Reminder about published Immigrant Services Directory. Take one today, and PDF will be posted shortly on www.isnaustin.org

10:45 Agency Spotlight: Saheli

11:00 Retreat Follow-Up
1. Refresher on new format for project workgroups
2. Briefly revisit “workplan” display for continued and new projects
3. Small group project planning (use worksheets)
4. Record key group info (lead, contact, first meeting) on the display document at front

12:00 Announcements & Adjourn

Immigrant Services Directory

isnaustin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:44:05 +0000

The 2010 Austin Texas Immigrant Services Directory.

Click here to view directory
or
Right click here and Save Target As to download the pdf for print.

New ISNA Logo

isnaustin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:37:49 +0000

To download the new logos, you can select a large color pdf or a black and white image jpegs.