A.L.I.V.E. (Advocacy, Leadership, Immigration, & Voter Engagement)

A.L.I.V.E. (Advocacy, Leadership, Immigration, & Voter Engagement) – is a program designed to empower new Americans by providing the tools and resources needed to become active, informed members of their communities, while also supporting them on their path to citizenship and beyond.

The program provides legal services, advocacy, leadership development, and civic engagement opportunities, fostering civic engagement by offering chances to build leadership skills, participate in community advocacy, and develop a deeper understanding of their rights and responsibilities as citizens.

Through A.L.I.V.E., new Americans are encouraged to actively shape their communities, advocate for change, and become leaders who make a lasting impact.

In collaboration with our partners in the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies (CRSA), our national partners at CWS, and other immigrant rights advocacy organizations, we advocate for more welcoming policies at both the federal and state levels of government. We also promote community organizing efforts to connect refugees and new Americans to opportunities to share their stories with legislators and advocate on behalf of themselves and their communities.

Civic Pathways is an 8-month leadership program for emerging New American leaders, focused on civic engagement and community organizing. Participants attend monthly sessions to build leadership skills, explore advocacy and activism, understand government and policy, and connect with peers and community leaders. Graduates are equipped to lead ongoing civic efforts and drive positive change in their communities.

The New American Pathways immigration team provides immigration consultations, advice, form filling, and representation before USCIS and the Immigration Court system. Our program is licensed through the Department of Justice, and we have three partially accredited staff and one fully accredited representative on staff. The department can assist with green cards (including removal of conditions), work permits, naturalization, family reunification, document correction and renewal, consular processing, asylum, and certificates of citizenship.