Congressmember Velázquez holds immigration rights forum in Sunset
Congressmember Nydia Velázquez hosted a forum in Sunset Park on Sunday, February 11 that provided information regarding immigrant families and their rights.
The informative event, held at P.S. 516, 4222 Fourth Avenue, also featured guests such as Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, and local immigration experts and advocates who discussed family-based petitions, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), immigration fraud family reunification; deportation; citizenship; passports and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) programs.
In addition, different community based organizations set up tables to provide information, such as legal advice.