Citizenship Information Meeting – Beardstown

Posted on 9th February 2012 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Fliers & Posters, Meeting, Workshop

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The Immigration Project is a small, not-for-profit legal immigration services agency that provides services to Central and Southern Illinois at no or low cost to immigrants and their families. 

On Friday, February 10th, in the morning, we will hold a “Citizenship Information Meeting” at Lincoln Land Community College, Room B110.  It will begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m. (noon).   Please arrive by 10:20 a.m. This meeting is for current green card holders who are interested in applying for citizenship.  (There will be no lawyer present for any other types of immigration issues.)

 

THIS IS OUR FIRST-EVER MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH!

 

If you are a legal green card holder and are interested in now applying for citizenship, come to this meeting to learn what you need and how we can help you through the process, including preparing for the test.

 

There is no need to take anything, or to call us to register – just come!  Please note that space is limited.

Lincoln Land Community College, Room B110
109 White Pine Lane, Beardstown IL 62618

Latinos United for Change Meeting – BN

Posted on 1st February 2012 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Meeting

 When: Monday February 6, 2012
Time: 6:00pm
Location: 510 E. Washington St. Ste 309, Bloomington, IL

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Salsa Dancing – Peoria

Posted on 1st February 2012 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events

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Join us for Salsa Dancing on February 3rd from 8:30PM til 12:30AM at the Contemporary Art Center.

Live performance from Peoria Latin Vibe!

Admission: $3.00 CAC members, $6.00 members.

Thanks for all the support!

Parent Expo 2012 – B/N

Posted on 24th January 2012 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Workshop

Parents and caregivers of kids from birth to age 12 are invited to attend the FREE Parent Expo on Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 8:30am to 1:15pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (801 S. Madison St., Bloomington, IL). You can attend one or more FREE parent education sessions and learn about community resources during this family-centered day, just for parents.                  -

There is absolutely no cost to attend! Free lunch for those attending the last session will be provided. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. Call (309) 834-5266 for more information or click here for a flyer with more information, map and schedule of events: 2012 Parent Expo Flyer

Cultural Competence: Discourse & Dialogue

Posted on 24th January 2012 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Fliers & Posters, Information, Student Opportunities

Cultural Competence: Discourse & Dialogue

Presented and Facilitated By:
Waubonsee Community College and the Kendall County Health Department 

Deepening discourse through understanding cultural constructs and cultural experience.

Date:  February 3, 2012
Time:  9:00am-12:00pm
Location:  Kendall County Health Department, 811 W John St, Yorkville, IL

This enriching experience is free to all service providers and community members.

See attached flyer for more information.  Thank you!

Peoria Hispanics Meeting – Peoria

Posted on 9th January 2012 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Meeting

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Please join Peoria Hispanics for the monthly meeting to be held Monday, January 9th at 5:30 p.m. at the American Red Cross (Caterpillar Room) 311 W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Avenue, Peoria, IL 61605.

Our guest speaker this month will be Melissa Eaton of the Tri County Regional Planning Commission. She will be working on a Peoria-area planning project and would like to include the Latino community’s input.

Latinos United for Change Meeting – BN

Posted on 9th January 2012 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Meeting

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 When: Monday January 9, 2012
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location: 510 E. Washington St. Ste 309, Bloomington, IL

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Salsa Dancing – Peoria

Posted on 4th January 2012 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events

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Salsa Dancing will resume on January 20th from 8:30PM till 12:30AM at the Contemporary Art Center.

Beginners & intermediate Salsa classes start on January 25th for the Peoria Park District.  You must call them to register. Wednesday evenings.

Thanks for all the support for the Contemporary Art Center and the Latin Dances in 2011!

Charlas en Español – Peoria

Posted on 4th January 2012 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Student Opportunities, Workshop

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Come brush up on your Spanish, or help someone else improve theirs, by joining Peoria Hispanics at their weekly Charlas en Español (a.k.a. Spanish Conversation Hour) cohosted by the Peoria Public Library. People at all levels are encouraged to come and practice Spanish. We will have light refreshments and will be showing guests how to use the Library’s Language Learning Program called MANGO.

We will be meeting at the following:

Sunday, January 15th @ 3-5 p.m.
North Branch – 3001 W. Grand Parkway (Near Allen Rd.)
Peoria, IL 61615

Tuesday, January 24th and Thursday, February 2nd @ 6-8 p.m.
Lincoln Branch – 1312 W. Lincoln Ave. (South Side)
Peoria, IL 61605

Citizenship Information Meeting tomorrow

Posted on 2nd December 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Meeting, Workshop

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The Immigration Project‘s monthly Citizenship Information Meeting (CIM) will be held Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, at the home office in Bloomington.

There is NO obligation, and our citizenship services, backed by immigration attorneys, are at no charge to the applicant, thanks to grants we receive from the New Americans Initiative (Illinois Department of Human Services).  The only cost to the applicant is $10.00 to cover postage costs.

Those interested will learn what is required to apply, including ongoing legal obligations required of Legal Permanent Residents, how long the process takes, what exemptions are available, including the Fee Waiver.

No need to call for an appointment – just come!

The next CIM will be Saturday, January 14th, 2:00 – 3:15.

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