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COVID-19 Aid for Undocumented Immigrants
The Archdiocese of San Francisco's Catholic Charities is the source for dispersal of California's aid for undocumented immigrants, beginning May 18.
Information is here
And below:CA Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants / Proyecto de Asistencia para Inmigrantes Afectados por la Pandemia de COVID-19 (DRAI)
To apply for CA Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI) call the toll-free number 866-490-3899 from 8 AM - 8 PM, Mondays through Saturdays, beginning Monday, May 18, 2020. To facilitate the application process an email account is vital to send the required documentation to Catholic Charities.
Para aplicar por la ayuda financiera del Proyecto de Asistencia para Inmigrantes Afectados por la Pandemia de COVID-19 (DRAI), llame al número gratuito 866-490-3899 de lunes a sábado de 8 AM a 8 PM. Esta línea está abierta a partir del lunes 18 de mayo de 2020. Para facilitar este proceso tener una cuenta de correo electrónico es vital para enviar la documentación requerida a Caridades Católicas.
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Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone on 5 Principles of Immigration Reform
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Resources on Immigration
"Strangers No Longer: Together On A Journey of Hope" is the guiding document on immigration reform of the U.S. and Mexican bishops, released in 2003. It states five principles that guide Catholic Church teaching and the U.S. bishops' statements and actions on immigration. More here.
"Welcoming and Integrating Immigrants: Everyone Wins,” Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone's March 13, 2019 address at the Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative Conference, Santa Clara, California.
What is the law regarding immigration to the United States?
* U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services -- Green Card Eligibility
* Fact Sheet: How the U.S. Immigration System Works
Information and Resources for Immigrant Families- Catholic Charities Center for Immigration & Legal Support Services
- “Know Your Rights” "Conozca sus derechos"
- Guía básica para familias
- Plan de protección familiar
- Lista de recursos legales y abogados y cuidado de menores
Archdiocese of San Francisco Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services: 415-972-1238
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Statements by Pope Francis and Catholic bishops
- Christmas 2019:Pope Francis prays for migrants facing "walls of indifference."
- Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the Sept. 29, 2019 World Day of Migrants and Refugees
- Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the celebration of the 51st World day of Peace January 1, 2018 English | Spanish
- Archbishop Cordileone's statement on the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) September 5, 2017 English | Spanish
- Ash Wednesday 2017 Statement on Immigration from the California Conference of Catholic Bishops English | Spanish
- Statement of Archbishop Cordileone to U.S. House and Senate Judiciary committee hearings on immigration July, 2015
More Practical Resources
- Catholic Charities San Francisco/Marin/San Mateo Refugee & Immigrant Services
- California Catholic Conference of Bishops (CCC) on Immigration
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on Immigration
- Justice for Immigrants USCCB website
- National Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Position Statement and Frequently Asked Questions on Immigration
- Acoger al Forastero: Consejos Prácticos para las Personas Indocumentadas," CCC Porque nosotros somos Católicos