Brooklyn Defender Services
ATTENTION HAITIAN COMMUNITY RESIDENTS
- BROOKLYN DEFENDER SERVICES WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS AND HELP YOU APPLY FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS
- THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE AT ALL
- EVERYONE WILL SEE AN ATTORNEY
- WE DO NOT WORK FOR THE GOVERNMENT
IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW, BRING THEM. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE
THEM, COME ANYWAY, WE CAN STILL HELP YOU.
- Proof of Haitian nationality
- Information about your immigration history, including the date you first came to the U.S.
- Documents that can show when you entered the United States and any documents that show you were in the United States on or before January 12, 2010
- Any immigration documents you filed or received
- If you can afford to pay for a TPS application, bring a check or money order made out to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security” to mail with your application (NO CASH)! The fees are as follows:
- TPS application + work permit = $470
- TPS only (no work permit) = $130
- Kids under 14 = $50
- Over 65 = $130
- If you cannot afford to pay, we will file a request to waive the fee–bring documents that show:
- Any benefits you are receiving
- Anything to prove your income
- Anything showing you have large expenses, such as high medical bills
This legal clinic is being run by Brooklyn Defender Services, Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Brooklyn Bar Association, Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BDS.ORG
- FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 888-898-0700
- 123 Linden Blvd, between Rogers and Bedford
- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010 4:00-8:00 P.M.
- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010 4:00-8:00 P.M.
- FRIDAY, FEBRARY 12, 2010 11:00 AM–5:00 P.M.
Calling All Attorneys To Assist Haitian Nationals With Temporary Immigration Status
The City Bar Justice Center and the American Immigration Lawyers Association need your assistance! Please read the following information from the Metropolitan Black Bar Association:
The City Bar Justice Center and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) are seeking volunteers to assist Haitian nationals in their application for TPS, Temporary Protected Status. Below is the formal request for attorney and non-attorney volunteers:
As you may know, Haitian nationals who entered the U.S. before the earthquake may be eligible to apply for TPS, Temporary Protected Status. Haitians have only a window of 180 days to apply for TPS. With a large number of Haitians residing in New York, your assistance is greatly needed.
The City Bar Justice Center will be holding a clinic in conjunction with AILA (the American Immigration Lawyers Association) on Thursday, January 28th from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at the City Bar Association to help Haitians fill out the TPS application and fee waiver request. We are looking for attorneys to volunteer at this clinic. Please have interested attorneys and other volunteers contact Laura Kolesar at lkolesar@nycbar.org as soon as possible. No specific immigration experience is required. If you have employees who are not lawyers but are either notaries or Haitian Creole speakers, we have a need for both at the clinic.
Interested attorneys need to be trained before volunteering, and should register for the free webinar offered by the Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service, “Applying for Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.” The webinar will take place on Friday, January 22nd from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST. Registration can be completed at the link below. We are hopeful that other trainings will become available in the coming days, and will let you know if they do.
https://www323.livemeeting.com/lrs/8001993965/Registration.aspx?pageName=n8lmc68ljl7ck3t0
We will also be asking firms to provide resources for the clinic, including copies of applications to be completed. If your firm is interested in helping in this way, please let us know.
Thank you in advance for helping us to quickly pull together the necessary people and resources to make this possible. As always, we are grateful for your commitment to pro bono. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Carol Bockner
Director, Pro Bono Initiatives
City Bar Justice Center
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-382-4714
Laura Kolesar
Coordinator, Public Service Network
City Bar Justice Center
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Pink & Black Tie Gala
Where will you be on May 6th? The correct answer is at the American Cancer Society’s Pink & Black Tie Gala. This is sure to be a FAB event hosted by TLC’s “What Not To Wear” Stacy London, with great entertainment and a live auction of great items. If you would like to take part in this event by either attending and/or sponsoring please check out the Pink & Black Gala site or contact me further details.
The Gala Committee hopes to raise $225,000 to support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving efforts in research, education, advocacy, and patient and family services. The Brooklyn Office will meet the needs of 3,400 families facing cancer this year by providing free, comprehensive services and referrals. Please assist us in this great cause and to reach our goal.
Hope to see you there!
I Pray For The People Of Haiti
My prayers go out to the people of Haiti. I pray for my friends and their families during this devastating time. Be sure to aid the people of Haiti! The American Red Cross Pledges Initial $1 Million to Haiti Relief. You too can help send a $10 Donation by Texting ‘Haiti’ to 90999. You can also call 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish).
Who Knew…
That Tiger could be sexy! Never saw him in that light. But, all of a sudden he is a bad ass! Ok, devil’s advocate for a minute…could all of this be a publicity stunt to change his reputation??? Crazy thought, huh! But, everything seems to be happening all at the right time. Being bombarded with the constant Tiger news has driven me to random thoughts lol!
What Is Your Daily Worth???
In time, work, when it comes to cash what is your worth! How do you measure your daily worth no matter the circumstances. The Daily Worth is a great website for women (men you can check it out as well) for figuring out your finances. They send you tips on a daily basis on how to budget your money and how to be more financial savvy. I think this is a great website and you the Fashionista/Frugalista should check it out!
Happy 2010!
Can you believe it? I can’t, but I welcome this year with open arms. There is so much to talk about this year and we are only five days in. We still have drama from 2009 to dish about. We’ll get into it all in a few…
Happy New Year Fashionistas!
What Should I Wear To A Football Game???
I am sooooo super duper excited that I’m going to a Giants Football game!!! Yippy! I am not being sarcastic. This Fashionista loves football thanks to my big brother and this is his Christmas gift to me. Awww, so sweet since all he’s getting this year is LOVE 
(refer to my last post).
We are going to tailgate with some of his friends. I never been tailgating before. Can you tell I’m excited. Oh my goodness I need a snuggie!!!! Ok, calm down…so what do I wear? Comfort and warm clothing right?! No heels lol! Ok, I’ll let you know how it goes. Perhaps I’ll share a pic or two.
Thanks big brother, love your baby sis! Muah! P.S. Giants can we win this game. Thanks!
Picture Credit: AP
Oh my goodness…
I have not posted in a couple of weeks! Craziness! Such is life. So, many different things to tend to with the Holiday Season and just life in general. Hope all has been well with you! All is well with me, sorry no juicy details for you. 
So, I have a few tips for this Holiday Season that you can take into this New Year:
1) If you haven’t already done so, don’t go crazy with the last-minute shopping. Not worth it! It drives a person insane and for what. Stay calm, in all seriousness, the best gift is LOVE! That’s what everyone will be getting this year, so you better like it lol! Or should I say LOVE IT!
2) Don’t make any resolutions. You’ll most likely break them. Just be decisive in your actions with each individual situation that arises. Take it as you go.
3) Oh, I said this on my fanpage already, but its worth repeating: Patience, Preparation and Persistence are the key components to staying in this journey of life. If you’re lacking in one of these areas then you know what you need to tackle. What are you waiting for…hop to it!
4) Make every moment count! Even when you don’t want to. Stay present, don’t continue to live in the past nor live for the future, how about living in the present and now. I know it’s hard right, but doable!
Ok, well that wraps up my Sunday Fashionista Bible Class! Hope you enjoyed today’s sermon…we shall reconvene next week Sunday lol!
Ciao!
Amanda Knox Convicted
Do you all remember that American College student that was charged with murder of her roommate in Italy? The trial lasted a very long year. They convicted her of murder, sentencing her to 26 yrs in prison. Her ex-boyfriend was sentenced to 25 years. It was a very strange case from the start with allegations of a twisted sex game that ended in the death of Meredith Kercher. Read more about her story at WSJ.
Picture Credit : CNN
