by all means, avoid actually reading what you comment onLSC-Kingwood to host annual Immigration Forum
Monday, July 28, 2014
Legal permanent residents interested in becoming a U.S. citizens are
invited to attend the fifth annual Immigration and Citizenship Workshop
at Lone Star College-Kingwood Aug. 23 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. in the
Performing Arts Center.This workshop is coordinated through a
partnership with the college and the City of Houston’s Office of
International Communities, Department of Neighborhoods; Neighborhood
Centers Inc. and the National Association of Latino Elected and
Appointed Officials Educational Fund.“These forums connect the
community to important resources that will lead them to the path of
citizenship and can provide significant social, economic and civic
benefits participation,” said Marisol Valero, immigration program
manager for Neighborhood Centers Inc.At the workshop, local
attorneys and immigration specialists will speak on the rights and
responsibilities of citizens, the Houston Police Department policies,
current issues affecting immigrant families and more. Participants will
receive free one-on-one legal and citizenship assistance and
information will be available from local service providers. All
applications will be done on the computer.“U.S. citizenship offers
immigrants the opportunity to become full stakeholders in their
communities. Immigration and citizenship forums, like the one we are
hosting at Lone Star College-Kingwood, are important because they
provide free assistance and information about the process of applying
for naturalization,” said Claudia Ortega-Hogue, Texas director of Civic
Engagement for NALEO Educational Fund.This year, participants can
complete their application online. To sign up as a volunteer or for more
information contact Workshop, contact Valero at 713-669-5231.For general information about Lone Star College-Kingwood call 281.312.1600 or visit lonestar.edu/kingwoodhtm. 4951