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During the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims fast—that is, refrain from eating or drinking—from sunrise until sundown. This year, Ramadan occurs from March 11 to April 10, 2024. But many newly arrived Muslims are still learning to navigate the food resources available to them, and some are living in temporary accommodation with limited cooking appliances, […]
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Adjustment of status (AOS) is the process by which noncitizens in the United States obtain lawful permanent residence, informally known as “getting a green card.” There are multiple categories of eligibility by which a noncitizen may adjust status, with specific requirements for each category. This resource, developed by Switchboard and VECINA, is intended for attorneys […]
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Hosted on February 6, 2024, the training was delivered by Harriet Amelia Wessel, pro bono attorney volunteer with VECINA; Mary Ann McLean, passionate immigrant advocate and a Department of Justice Accredited Representative with VECINA; and, Kristen Nilsen, VECINA attorney. When representing a newcomer client, you will need them to provide you with basic biographical data […]
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This resource, developed by Immigration Legal Services for Afghan Arrivals (ILSAA), provides information on traveling outside the United States based on the current immigration status and the status of a client’s application. This guide provides detailed information about what newcomers can expect regarding international travel depending on their status. Please consult the State Department’s travel […]
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Welcome to the Switchboard Podcast! Switchboard is a one-stop resource hub for organizations in the United States that provide services to Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible newcomers. Switchboard offers a library of learning resources, an online evidence database, on-demand self-paced e-learning courses, regular live learning opportunities, and customized technical assistance. This episode features a conversation […]
This info sheet, created by the Multilingual Health Education Alliance (M-HEAL) in collaboration with the Afghan Working Group and NRC-RIM, provides information on the process of developing a safe vaccination. This resource is a part of a toolkit that can be found here.
These vaccination schedules, created by the Multilingual Health Education Alliance (M-HEAL) in collaboration with the Afghan Working Group and NRC-RIM, provide parents with a resource to track their child’s vaccinations. There are two available schedules for ages 0-6 and 7-18. This resource is a part of a toolkit that can be found here.
This brochure, created by the Multilingual Health Education Alliance (M-HEAL) in collaboration with the Afghan Working Group and NRC-RIM, provides valuable information on vaccines for parents. It also includes a checklist for parents to track their children’s vaccinations. This resource is a part of a toolkit that can be found here.
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This video tutorial, developed by Refugee Welcome Collective, explains what Form AR-11 is, why it is important to complete, and shows step-by-step how to complete and submit the form online or by mail. This video is provided in Swahili, Spanish, Pashto, Dari, Burmese, and Arabic.
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This video tutorial, developed by Refugee Welcome Collective, provides an overview of Medicaid, who is eligible, what Medicaid helps pay for, and guidance on how to apply. This video is provided in Swahili, Spanish, Pashto, Dari, Burmese, and Arabic.
