Citizenship/ESL:

Through this program, we see participants through the entire process of naturalization.  We assist the participants with citizenship eligibility, preparation of the application for citizenship, and preparation for the citizenship or naturalization exam.  Courses for the Citizenship Exam and ESL are offered as well for those who are in process of naturalization or simply wish to learn the English language. 

NYS Defenders Association-Immigrant Defense Project

The Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) lawyers are available to answer questions related to the deportation cases that NMCIR handles on a weekly basis.  The anti-deportation community organizer calls the IDP hotline, analyzes cases with the lawyers, and is then able to offer NMCIR participants affected by deportation valuable advice.  For more information on IDP, visit www.nysda.org/idp or call (212-) 754-6422.

Community Outreach

Presentations, workshops, informationals, community forums and street fairs are the mediums NMCIR uses to educate the community on issues affecting immigrants today as well as the services our office provides. 

For more information or to schedule a form of outreach, please contact Almirca Santiago at (212) 781-0355 ext. 306 or at asantiago@nmcir.org.