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Resources for Immigrant Women

The Immigration Advocates Network (IAN) and We Belong Together, in partnership with the National Domestic Workers Alliance and Pro Bono Net, are pleased to announce the launch of Step Forward, a new mobile-responsive website for immigrant women and their families that provides tools, trusted resources, and the latest information needed to understand their immigration options and rights.

To explore the English site, visit http://www.womenstepforward.org. For the Spanish version, visit http://www.mujereshaciadelante.org/.

Today, there are approximately 5.2 million undocumented women living in and contributing to the United States, many of whom may qualify for immigration relief now or in the near future. The Migration Policy Institute predicts that women may be more likely to be eligible for DAPA, and many women who are crime victims or survivors of abuse and gender based violence may already qualify for immigration benefits. Nevertheless, many immigrant women continue to face significant barriers to accessing vital information and legal services related their immigration options.

Step Forward provides immigrant women with the first step towards understanding their immigration options and accessing legal assistance, including:

– Plain language legal resources to help undocumented women assess whether they might qualify for various forms of immigration relief;
– Targeted referrals to trusted nonprofit legal service providers, so individuals can access help and avoid fraud or misinformation;
– News and updates on Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and the expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA);
– Information on what to do in case of immigration raids or other encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE);
– Know your rights information for immigrant workers; and
– Resources for crime victims and survivors of abuse.

Please take a moment to share this resource with your networks and the communities that you serve. An outreach toolkit in English and Spanish is available at https://goo.gl/iW6RFT.

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BIA Accredited

Since February 2014 the Berkshire Immigrant Center (BIC) has been accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). This designation enables BIC case workers to provide legal representation and make direct inquiries to USCIS on behalf of our clients. We are grateful to the following law firms for continuously supporting the Center as it implements BIA best practices to provide a high level of quality service and representation for our clients.

The Law Office of S. Michele Sisselman
Pittsfield & Chelsea MA
Tel. (617)-926-4898

Campoli & Monteleone

Best & Associates

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

Contact Us:

The Berkshire Immigrant Center
67 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Tel: (413) 445-4881
Fax: (413) 445-4802
info@berkshireic.com

Parking:
Free parking is available on non-metered streets surrounding downtown and in front of our office on Allen st. for 1 to 3 hours or more as indicated by street signs. The streets near the court house (on the opposite side of the traffic circle from our office) provide up to 3 hours of free parking.
Metered parking by the hour is available on downtown streets and in city parking lots - many of which are close to our office.

Where to find us:
We are located on the 2nd floor of St. Stephen's Church, easily identifiable as the big brown church by the traffic circle in downtown Pittsfield. The Church's address is 67 East st., but our entrance is on Allen st. through the big red doors.

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