A GUIDE FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS IN AMERICA

Useful Resources for Immigrants New to America

USEFUL INFORMATION AND CONTACTS

INS/Immigration & Naturalization Service
To find the closest INS office near you there is a toll free number at:
1-800-375-5283.

INS Hotline: 1-800-755-0777
INS Forms Request Line: 1-800-870-3676
Website: www.uscis.gov

SS/Social Security
Your social security office can be contacted through a toll free number

For SS information at: 1-800-772-1213.

IRS/Internal Revenue Service

Tax Forms: 800-829-3676
Checking a Refund: 800-829-4477
Website: www.irs.gov

DMV/Department of Motor Vehicles

www.dmv.org

Emergency Services You should dial : 911 in case of any life-threatening emergency.

American Red Cross: www.redcross.org

Healthcare Services

WIC Nutrition Program: www.redcross.org
Department Of Health Services: www.hhs.gov

Youth Services

YMCA: www.ymca.net

Refugee Services Center

www.dhs.state.ia.us/refugee/bureau

DISTRIBUTION & SUBSCRIPTION

IMPORTANT DATES


Jan. 15th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February
African-American History

Feb. 14
Valentine's Day

Feb. 19
President’s Day

March
Irish-American Heritage

March 17
St. Patrick's Day

May
Asian Pacific American Heritage

May 13
Mother's Day

May 28
Memorial Day

June 17
Father's Day

July 4
Independence Day

Sept. 3
Labor Day

Sept. 15-Oct. 15
Hispanic Heritage

Oct. 8
Columbus Day

Oct. 31
Halloween

November
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

November 6
Election Day

Nov. 11
Veterans Day

Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Day

December
The Holiday Season

 

 

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