MARTHA’S VINEYARD – A resource center for immigrants located on Martha’s Vineyard is expanding its operating hours.
The Island Wide Youth Collaborative (IWYC) has expanded its Immigration Resource Center from once a month to twice a month.
On the first and third Friday of every month, the IWYC, in partnership with the Immigration Resource Center of the Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and the Islands will bring free and expert legal advice to those on-Island needing help with immigration issues.
The program began in the fall of 2016 after IWYC staff had worked closely with the Immigration Resource Center in Hyannis. Rather than have clients call the Hyannis office, or make trips off-Island, the IWYC brought the Immigration Resource Center to Martha’s Vineyard.
When the center opens on the first and third Friday of each month, an immigration attorney will be available at the IWYC Building on the MVCS Campus, located at 111 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road. The attorney will be available from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. to answer questions, provide assistance with forms, and give advice. Appointments are required to meet with the immigration attorney.
Since its inception, over 185 individuals have utilized the Immigration Resource Center and as the number continues to rise with the need for expansion.
“There is a clearly a need for us to collaborate with the Immigration Resource Center and expand our hours. Our hope is that by adding an extra day we will be able to better serve the community,” said Susan Mercier, Island Wide Youth Collaborative Program Director.
The next Immigration Resource Center will take place Friday, February 1st, 2019. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 508-693-7900, ext. 410.
By TIM DUNN, CapeCod.com News Center
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