San José Office of Immigrant Affairs

Looks like we're back, finally FB!Looks like we're back, finally FB!

The #ToImmigrantsWithLove campaign honors each of our families’ sacrifices, struggles, and successes because America’s strength is reflected in our diversity bu...ilt over generations. #ToImmigrantsWithLove is an online and in-person letter-writing campaign to show positivity and support for all immigrants across the United States. The celebration began on February 14 Valentine’s Day and will continue throughout the year. Join in by writing a note of encouragement and appreciation. Share your message on social media with the hashtag #ToImmigrantsWithLove. Join here https://www.toimmigrantswithlove.com/ See more

Join us this Saturday! "The Census decides how 800 billion dollars in federal funding is distributedmoney for our schools, hospitals, and other important resources. That is why we must ensure we reach hard-to-count areas, including low-income communities, communities of color, and rural communities. Join me on Saturday morning for my Census Town Hall in San Jose so we can get everyone counted this year." - Rep. Ro Khanna

#PresidentsDay was established to honor George Washington and evolved to celebrate all presidents. In this important election year, please reflect on the kind of person you would want to celebrate as president and what you will do to get them elected. Thanks to the #VotersChoiceAct in CA, there are more days and more ways to vote this Primary Election. If you are registered to vote plan to vote early and skip the lines by voting now. ... If you haven't registered to vote, tomorrow, Tues Feb 18th is the last day to do so. https://registertovote.ca.gov/

"Even though you’re reading this article in English, there’s a good chance it might not be your mother tongue. Of the billion-strong English speakers in the world, only 33% consider it their native language." https://www.visualcapitalist.com/100-most-spoken-languages/

The Rapid Response Network stands together to ensure that everyone has access to due process and justice. We commit to show up when we are called.

The City’s work2future program in partnership with the Bay Area Council will host a job fair Feb. 20 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. More than 25 employers from Government, Finance, Manufacturing, Construction, and other industries will be onsite recruiting for over a hundred open positions. Free online pre-registration is encouraged, and a complete list of participating employers and open positions can be found at https://bit.ly/2S0r04J. For more information, contact Huong Tran, Business Services Program Manager, at 408-794-1163.

Love your neighbor. No exceptions.Love your neighbor. No exceptions.

After months of technical FB issues, we're back in business! Stay tuned for important upcoming events.After months of technical FB issues, we're back in business! Stay tuned for important upcoming events.

The Supreme Court today decided they would hear arguments on three DACA cases in late 2019 or in 2020. What does this decision mean for DACA recipients? Visit our DACA Renewal Guide for more information. https://www.informedimmigrant.com/guides/daca-renewals-2019/

USCIS is still accepting #DACA renewals. If you have DACA, or have had it in the past, it’s critical that you stay informed. For information on local legal services look here: https://www.immigrantinfo.org/

U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks the Citizenship Question in the 2020 Census: The ruling in the U.S. Department of Commerce v New York represents a temporary victory for the City of San Jose, and other municipal govts, that have been fighting to prevent the inclusion of the citizenship question on the census survey because of serious concerns that it would suppress participation, and consequently the accuracy of the census count. The City will continue to monitor this case and take all necessary legal means to protect the rights and privacy of San Jose residents to ensure that everyone living in San Jose is counted. #2020Census #WelcomingSJ

We applaud the Supreme Court’s decision today, which we expect will result in prohibiting the inclusion of an untested citizenship question - a policy designed... to limit the freedom of all Americans to be counted. This important decision protects our democracy and reaffirms the foundational role of an accurate, inclusive census in our representational government. Our work is just beginning. Let’s roll up our sleeves and make sure all our neighbors count, belong and thrive in Census 2020. A Complete Count starts in communities, where leaders can reinforce the key facts: census data are protected by the strictest confidentiality protections under federal law, and will help the government allocate $800 billion in federal resources that support essential services, like schools and hospitals. An accurate census will help ensure the community is accurately represented at every level of government. See action that you can take below.