In a series of articles, we provide information for New Yorkers about the city’s programs to help newcomers. The City of New York supports all its residents, regardless of immigration status. Access to help is available in over 200 languages, including Polish, via telephone or online connections. PROTECTION AND HELP FOR FAMILIES HEALTH CARE Everyone needs sometimes help, no one…
In the case of Poles, the most common reasons for their deportation are drug and alcohol driving offenses and outstanding alimony payments. Can a green card holder be deported? Isn’t any of us immigrants in the US at risk of deportation in a country that is drastically changing its attitude towards even legal immigration? It is worth reading the information…
Divorce, All Family Matters, Changed Names and Surnames When a woman or man, or both, decide that divorce is the best solution, they need to realize from the fact that this stage in their lives will be one of the most difficult and stressful they have ever experienced, not only for their husband and wife, but also for their children.…
The program of vocational education and lifelong learning at the CUNY university offers courses for: specialists who want to improve their qualifications and obtain current certificates; people seeking retraining; new immigrants willing to confirm their skills for the needs of the American labor market; adults broadening their knowledge of English and math for the equivalent of a high school diploma;…
Some time ago I appeared in court at a pre-trial conference in the case of our client, who had suffered a pulmonary embolism (“pulmonary embolism”) due to the negligence of doctors at one of the major Manhattan hospitals. This condition is caused by a blood clot in the deep veins of the legs. The embolism travels to the lungs causing…