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Body of Irish immigrant tossed in medical examiner's van alongside trash (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:27:03 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Irish community in New York are mourning the loss of Kevin Bell, a young Irish immigrant who died in a tragic hit-and-run accident early Sunday morning in the Bronx.

IIIC launches J-1 Summer Facebook Page (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:45 PDT

Are you a J-1 summer student up at 3am and needing help searching for a job? Now the IIIC has a Facebook page dedicated to the J-1 summer students in Boston titled “IIIC J1 Summer Guide to Boston"We are excited to be able to expand these resources this year to the online presence on Facebook This page was introduced in order to provide J-1 students with around-the-clock access to information on jobs, housing, safety, and general information about BostonEvery summer, the IIIC provides access to its Cyber Café and to job and housing resources for the J-1’ers, and this Facebook page should help to reach and assist an even greater number of students READ MORE

Volunteers at the IIIC Make the Difference (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:45 PDT

Neil Hurley and Attorney Dan Harrington, two of the IIIC's legal volunteersEach week, dozens of immigrant families and individuals lineup at the IIIC’s free, weekly immigration legal clinics At the clinic, they are able to consult with immigration attorneys in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole on a wide range of immigration issues This would not be possible without our volunteer attorneys, interpreters, and note takersVolunteers usually attend at least one clinic a month READ MORE

Keep your USCIS employment authorization current (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:44 PDT

Q: I have an application pending with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to adjust my status to that of legal permanent resident I received a work card based on a form I filed back when I applied for permanent residence It’s now looking like my work card will expire before I get my green card What should I do?A: Your work card (what USCIS refers to as an “Employment Authorization Document” or EAD) allows you to obtain a Social Security number and work legally in the United States pending the processing of your application to adjust status READ MORE

Immigration News from the IPC (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:42 PDT

US Citizenship - the interviewOur recent US citizenship applicants were interviewed within a few months of applying for citizenship At the interview, the officer goes over the entire N400 application with an applicant and administers the English and civics examination While the process can vary around the country and changes from time to time, usually one of three things happen at the conclusion of the interview:If granted USCIS may tell you of the date/time of you’re swearing in ceremony If you are not told at the interview, you will receive a notice telling you when and where your oath ceremony READ MORE

Young Irish immigrant dies tragically in hit-and-run in the Bronx (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:31:27 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A young Irish immigrant in New York to play football with the Co. Armagh team was killed in a hit-and-run accident in the early hours of the morning on Father’s Day.

Paul Ryan recites 1850 Irish famine era poster to make case for immigration reform (IrishCentral)

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:42:31 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Paul Ryan has emerged as an unexpected ally in the push for immigration reform. Appearing at a forum to push the bill forward on Monday Ryan provided a context for his interest in the issue.

Hollywood company seeks Irish immigrant working in U.S to star in new TV series - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:26:08 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A major production company based in LA is searching for Irish immigrants who work in physically demanding jobs to star in an upcoming series.

Understanding the electoral process as an immigrant (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:41 PDT

Q: I have a green card and am very interested in the issues and candidates in the upcoming elections for US Senator, Mayor of Boston, City Council, etc Am I allowed to take part in any way, or will I get into trouble with the government?A: First, it is crucial to remember that no one who is not a US citizen may legally vote (or run for office) in US elections Registering and attempting to do so would be viewed by US immigration authorities as a false claim to US citizenship, which can have dire consequencesFederal election laws prohibit all financial contributions and expenditures in connection with elections by “foreign nationals,” which includes individuals, governments, corporations, and other organizations READ MORE

'Grief after Suicide: Finding Hope & Healing' (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:40 PDT

You may have seen the disturbing report written by Dr Noel Richardson and published earlier this year indicating that Ireland has the highest suicide rate in Europe, with over 260 people taking their own lives on the island of Ireland in 2011 aloneIn Boston, 553 people took their own lives in 2011 We here in WES believe that suicide can be prevented and continue to work hard to prevent it READ MORE

IIIC welcomes J1 summer students to Boston! (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:39 PDT

J1 students at the IIICWe have seen lots of new faces around the IIIC office in the last few weeks and that can only mean one thing, that the summer has arrived and so too have the Irish students on J1 Summer Visas in BostonThe J1 Summer work and travel program allows full time third level students to enter the US on a J1 exchange visitor program to work and travel anywhere in the US for up to four months READ MORE

Citizenship Initiative at the IIIC (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:19:38 PDT

Are you interested in becoming a US Citizen? If you have been a Legal Permanent Resident for the past 4 years and 9 months or longer, or are married to a US citizen for the past 2 years and 9 months or longer, you may be eligible to apply for US citizenshipYou may also have a lot of questions about U READ MORE

IPC to create 'Phone Bank' for immigration reform (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:04:27 PDT

The Irish Pastoral Center is planning to organize a phone bank to flood the Senate and House of Representatives with calls in support of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform BillThe IPC, which has a long history of working with the undocumented Irish, are hoping to do their part in the attempt to pass the reform bill which could provide a pathway to citizenship for thousands of working immigrantsThe Immigration Reform Bill includes reform of the E3 Visa that would level the field for the Irish in terms of the quota of visas provided for each country If the Reform Bill passes the Senate and subsequently the House of Representatives in it’s current state, a minimum of 10,000 visas would be available to the Irish on an annual basis READ MORE

Wider Horizons Profile: Gemma Harte (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:13 PDT

Gemma Harte“Beyonce hasn’t got a patch on them,” says Gemma, reflecting on the singers she heard during a trip to Morningstar Baptist Church in Mattapan “It was brilliant, so exciting for a service” The Dubliner was here in Boston on the Springboard Wider Horizons programThe Wider Horizons Program brings young adults between the ages of 18 and 28 to Boston and places them in six week community service internships READ MORE

Congratulations Spring 2013 Home Health Aide Graduates, Teachers and Musicians (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:12 PDT

We had a wonderful Graduation Party on Tuesday at our Quincy venue, Hancock Park, in Quincy Center This was our 15th Course to graduate with over 460 home health aides being trained since 2009 and over 83% of these all getting work as a result!We had a wonderful evening celebrating, presenting certificates, eating delicious food while enjoying great music of some Irish classic ballads and rousing crowd pleasers played by Maureen McNally and Max Courtney Check out our party pictures on our Facebook page!We are so grateful for all the continued support from the office of the Consulate General of Ireland in Boston as well as the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland!Many thanks to all of our students for your hard work, humor, great food and generous donations! Good luck in the job hunt and keep an eye out for our employment updates via our HHA Facebook page and Employer and Education Open day eventOur wonderful teachers Maureen, Bridget and Norah (helped by Judy!), thank you all so much, again, for your continued hard work and dedication each and every week on each and every course! A special thanks to Richard Welch and Richard Coughlin and their team at Hancock Park for being our wonderful hosts for the last two courses! We are always made to feel very much at home!It was a night of goodbyes as it was the last course Ann Marie Cugno and Kielan O'Boyle would be working directly on for Wellness and Education Services READ MORE

Immigration News from the Irish Pastoral Centre (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:10 PDT

Selective Service Registration – Are you under 26?At a recent clinic, an applicant for US citizenship admitted he had not registered with Selective Service and this brought up naturalization eligibility issuesSelective Service Registration is the government’s way of keeping a database of young men who may be called on in case of draft or a national emergency You are required to register with Selective Service if you are between the age of 18 and 26 Young men convicted of failure to register may be fined up to $25,000 imprisoned for up to five years, or both READ MORE

A weapon of war plays romance - how a police pipe band helped me find my wife and belong (IrishCentral)

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:17:44 PDT

The Union County Police and Fire Pipes and DrumsWe run into each other socially often, but Arthur Hynes knows he will usually see me in his shop near three set dates each yearThe gentleman from the County Down owns a fine jewelry store in downtown Cranford and looks after his customers well Artie’s also brilliant for a chat about almost anything, especially music and the artsHe knows he will see me in December, most likely on Christmas Eve, when I am shopping for Honey Badger’s gift READ MORE

Watching the GAA All Ireland final over breakfast - a constant celebration of Ireland in Jersey (IrishCentral)

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:17:39 PDT

Fixed intensity - sipping coffee and watching the All-Ireland (Photo: Jim Lowney)It’s still halfway to St Patrick’s Day I suppose it truly never ends We are always having some sort of Irish celebration in these parts which is a good thing READ MORE

Pubs and patrons, the rights and responsibilities – New York barmen could be held responsible for drunk people’s actions or injuries (IrishCentral)

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:01:59 PDT

Barmen should know the law when itcomes to drunk peopleAfter reading reports this week on IrishCentral, about a lot of Irish J1 Visa students being arrested over the summer for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct, I decided to address the issue of alcohol consumption and the sale of alcohol in New YorkFirst and foremost, New York State takes a tough stance on the sale of alcohol to minors An establishment selling alcohol to a minor can be held both criminally and civilly liable for such an offense This is common sense and everyone should know that it’s illegal to serve alcohol to a minor READ MORE

Undocumented Irish workers in New York- what are your legal rights if you’re injured on the job (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:31:48 PDT

Legal or illegal workers in New York have rights under state lawNew York has a rich history of immigration and the Irish community makes up a large portion of the working immigrant population here – both documented and undocumented Immigration reform is, of course, a divisive political issue at the moment and how it is ultimately resolved by the current (or subsequent) administration remains to be seen However, while the politicians debate and cajole each other, the everyday immigrant worker just wants to earn a living I have spoken to many undocumented workers in New York and they share many of the same questions and concerns about their situation READ MORE