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Immigrant Proud
Know Your Rights
AMICA
Contact Amica Center for Immigrant Rights at:
https://amicacenter.org/get-help/
Detention hotline: (202) 331-3329 or code 1686
Detention referral voicemail: (202)-331-3320
Community Legal Services
Phone: 240-391-6370
Email: INFO@CLSPGC.ORG
Website: WWW.CLSPGC.ORG
Power of Attorney vs Standby Guardianship / Poder Legal v. Tutela de Reserva Presentation
Mil Migrantes
Phone: 301.613.6321 301.333.3672
Email: ed.milinmigrantes@gmail.com
Website: https://www.milinmigrantes.org/
Know Your Rights, Safety Plan Presentation
Pro Bono Resources
- List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
- Immigration Advocates Network
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración
- Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project
- Proyecto de Abogacía del Solicitante de Asilo (ASAP)
- US Department of Justice
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center
Citizenship Books in Our Collections
- US Immigration Made Easy (21th edition)
- How to Get a Green Card (15th edition; the 16th edition is tentatively scheduled for sometime in 2024)
External Citizenship Resources
- Study To Be a U.S. Citizen: USA Learns
Top 10 Refugee Resources
- Ayuda
- CASA (Multicultural Center)
- Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area
- Prince George's Community College, Adult Education ESL Program and Refugee and Asylee Program
- Homes Not Borders
- Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence & PG County Sheriff’s Office VAWA Project
- Employ Prince George
- Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington Immigration Legal Services (4 locations)
- Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Baltimore Immigration Legal Services, Esperanza Center
- U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
* Dari and Pashto translations are available as well as the full list of resources. See folder here.
Family Support Center Prince George's
English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)
Community Happenings
PGCMLS Online Resources for Citizenship
Live tutors are available to help with citizenship preparation. Help is available in English and Spanish.
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Practice tests and exam preparation for US citizenship. Includes a guide to getting your Green Card.
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Online English language courses for speakers of 15 different languages! Learn on the go with the Mango Mobile app for iPhone and Android.
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Get access to The New York Times, The Baltimore Sun and over 3,000 newspapers from 120 countries in 62 languages. To log in on a browser, click Sign In > Library Group > Prince George's County Memorial Library System > Enter Card Info > Login. PressReader is also available on mobile devices with the iOS app or the Android app. Funding for PressReader provided by the PGCMLS Foundation and those who support its work.
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An easy-to-use interface that integrates real-life language use by native speakers. With over 100 languages to choose from, every language learner will find something to interest them.
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PGCMLS Programs
Passport Services
Visit select branches to assist in obtaining or renewing your passport. By appointment only.
Learn MoreLocal Resources
Provides linguistically accessible and culturally appropriate legal services to low-income Asian immigrants in Metro-DC who have limited English proficiency. Call or visit website to schedule appointment
Provides support for immigrants, workers, and families through various programs like legal support, ESL classes, citizenship, and vocational training.
Silver Spring location. Assists community members with legal services such as Legal Permanent Residence applications, U.S. citizenship applications, and employment services.
La clínica del pueblo provides primary medical services and insurance application support. Please apply online or call for services.
MILAP is a project within Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland that assists immigrants in Maryland that currently have a case before immigrant court. They are not affiliated with nor do they ever share your confidential information with any immigration agency.
Silver Spring location. Assists community members with legal services such as Legal Permanent Residence applications, U.S. citizenship applications, and employment services.
Free and low-cost English, GED, and workforce certification classes.
Organization that provides ESL classes, citizenship classes, early childhood programs, welcoming information, and many more services for refugees with a focus on women and families.
Official Green Card and Citizenship applications, study materials, and citizenship & immigration-related news.
Upcoming Events
Technology Access and Support
All of our branches have computers available for use by library card holders. You can also use printers/scanners to print and copy documents or study materials.