Catholic Charities News
An Update from CLINIC and the Supreme Court
Friday, January 31, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will implement the final public charge rule to adjustment of status applicants who submit a Form I-485 postmarked on or after Feb. 24, 2020. For applications that are sent by commercial courier (e.g., UPS/FedEx/DHL), the postmark date is the date reflected on the courier receipt. Applicants who reside in Illinois are currently exempted from this final rule due to an injunction in that state prohibiting implementation of the rule.
Catholic Charities Boston Supports CCUSA
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
We here at Catholic Charities in Boston stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners at CCUSA. Please read their most recent statement on the January 27th Supreme Court Ruling:
Catholic Charities USA Reacts with Extreme Disappointment to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on "Public Charge"
January is Poverty Awareness Month
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
January is Poverty Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to call attention to poverty in our country. According to www.povertyusa.org, there are currently over 40 million individuals living in poverty in the United States. For those living in poverty, it can often be difficult to access basic necessities- including food, shelter, clothing, etc.
Community Interpreter Services Launches New Website
Friday, January 10, 2020
We are excited to share that our Interpreter Services program has launched a brand new website to better serve their clients. You can view it here: https://communityinterpreterservices.org.
